Welcome, Distributors!

Thank you for visiting ARCH Engraving. We're proud to be a SAGE supplier and look forward to helping you deliver exceptional products to your clients.

Since 1968, ARCH Engraving has been providing high-quality personalization, awards, signage, industrial identification products, and promotional items. As a family-owned and veteran-owned company based in the St. Louis area, we combine decades of craftsmanship with modern production equipment to help distributors meet demanding deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality.

Whether you need a single custom award, hundreds of employee name badges, ADA signage, industrial data plates, or a large promotional product order, our experienced team is ready to support your success.

SAGE Supplier Number: 53845

We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and become your trusted production partner.

Standard Production

~5 Days after artwork approval*

*Subject to change, contact sales representative. Timeline may adjust based on quantity, or other factors.

Ship Methods: UPS (Primary) USPS FedEx FedEx available for an additional charge.

Additional Charges

PMS Charge
$75 (F)
Less Than Minimum
$15
Proof Charge
2 Complimentary, then $10/per
Artwork Vectorize
$70/hour
F Coded Products
The products below are assigned Industry Price Code "F". Pricing shown on this website reflects retail pricing. Distributor coded pricing is available through industry platforms.
SAGE Supplier FAQs
General

Arch Engraving is a family-owned, veteran-owned personalization company founded in 1968. We manufacture and personalize awards, promotional products, signage, industrial identification products, and custom engraved items from our production facility in Fenton, Missouri.

Our SAGE Supplier Number is 53845.

Yes. However, we are committed to providing professional service to distributors and promotional products professionals. Orders placed through SAGE distributors receive distributor pricing and support.

Our production facility is located in Fenton, Missouri, about 19 miles from Downtown St. Louis, allowing us to efficiently ship throughout the United States.

Ordering

You can place orders through SAGE, email us, or contact our team directly. Please include:

Industry ID, PO Number, product information, quantity, personalization details, artwork, in-hand date, and shipping information.

Absolutely. We are happy to provide quotes for standard or custom products.

Minimums vary by product. Many items have no minimum, while others may require minimum quantities due to manufacturing processes.

Yes. We specialize in custom manufacturing and personalized products.

Artwork

Preferred formats include:

AI
EPS
PDF
SVG
CDR

We can also work with high-resolution PNG or JPG files when appropriate.

Simple production-ready artwork is generally included. Artwork cleanup, recreation, or extensive modifications may incur an art charge. We will always notify you before proceeding.

Yes. We provide digital proofs on most custom orders before production begins.

You must have permission to reproduce any trademarked or copyrighted artwork submitted for production.

Production

Most orders ship within 7-10 business days after artwork approval. Production time may vary depending on quantity and product type.

Often, yes. Contact us before ordering so we can verify production capacity.

Production begins after:

Artwork approval
Order approval
Payment or approved terms (when applicable)

Personalization

Depending on the product, we offer:

Laser engraving
Rotary engraving
UV printing
Full-color printing
Sandcarving
Fiber laser marking
CO2 laser engraving
Direct part marking

Not every product supports every decoration method. We'll recommend the best process for your application.

Shipping

Orders ship factory FOB from our Fenton, Missouri production facility. Origin ZIP code is 63026.

We primarily ship via UPS.

Yes. We can ship using your UPS or FedEx account if requested.

Yes. Blind shipping is available upon request.

Yes. Additional shipping charges may apply depending on the order.

Pricing

Prices are displayed on our website as retail/MSRP pricing. Coded pricing can be found on industry platforms like SAGE.

Yes. Many products qualify for volume pricing.

Setup charges vary by product. Any applicable charges will be shown on your quote.

Products

In many cases, yes. Sample availability depends on the product.

Many of our products are personalized, assembled, or manufactured in-house. We also source quality products from trusted industry suppliers.

While a good majority of our products are listed on SAGE, many are not. If you see something on our website, feel free to inquire about industry pricing.

Support

Contact sales ASAP by phone call. Production may have already started, which can delay or change available options.

Contact us immediately. We will work quickly to resolve any production or shipping issues.

Absolutely. We encourage distributors to call or email us with any questions before placing an order.

Industrial Products

Yes. We manufacture:

Asset tags
Equipment tags
Data plates
Valve tags
Instructional panels
Logo plates
Safety signage
UID and serialized identification products

SAGE-Specific

Our goal is to respond to most quote requests within one business day, and often much sooner during normal business hours.

Yes. We can create digital mockups to help your customer visualize the finished product before ordering.

In many cases, yes. If you provide a previous PO number, artwork, or order details, we'll do our best to match the original product and personalization.

Yes. Whenever possible, we can combine multiple products into a single order to simplify purchasing and reduce shipping costs.

Family-owned since 1968
Veteran-owned business
U.S.-based production
Fast, responsive customer service
Custom manufacturing capabilities
One-off to large production runs
Wide range of personalization methods
Dedicated support for promotional product distributors

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