Family-Owned Since 1946

Custom Nameplates Built to Last

Third-generation manufacturer of nameplates, panels, tags, and labels across aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and more. Chemical etching, screen printing, laser engraving, and digital printing — all under one roof. Two-time Baldrige Award recipient. 100% defect-free, guaranteed.

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80+

Years in Business

Baldrige Awards

100%

Defect-Free

99%

On-Time Delivery

Who We Are

Three generations. One standard.

Texas Nameplate Co. is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer in Lancaster, Texas. We produce etched metal nameplates, panels, signs, asset tags, and screen-printed labels for industries across America.

We’re one of the smallest companies to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award — and we’ve won it twice. Quality isn’t a department. It’s who we are.

Baldrige Award

1998 & 2004

ISO Certified

9001 & 14001

UL Authorized

Label Supplier

1946

Founded

Texas Nameplate Co. established in Lancaster, Texas by the Crownover family.

1960s

Chemical Etching Pioneers

Expanded into chemical etching, building the foundation of today’s core capabilities.

1998

First Baldrige Award

Received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award — one of the smallest companies ever honored.

2004

Second Baldrige Award

Won the Baldrige Award a second time, cementing TNC’s reputation for quality excellence.

Today

Three Generations Strong

Still family-owned, still in Lancaster — now serving industries from aerospace to oil & gas with Green™ manufacturing.

Our Products

Precision manufacturing for every application

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Aluminum Nameplates

Anodized, durable, and lightweight. Resistant to oxidation, rust, and corrosion.

Stainless Steel

Retains sheen in all environments. Built for harsh indoor and outdoor conditions.

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Brass Nameplates

High-end commercial finish with sharp cosmetic appeal and corrosion resistance.

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Control Panels

Custom equipment faceplates with tight tolerances meeting exact specifications.

Metal Photo®

High-resolution photographic imaging on metal for demanding longevity applications.

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Labels & Decals

Chemically resistant labels and tags for extreme outdoor industrial applications.

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Signage

Durable wayfinding, safety, and informational signage for industrial environments.

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Phenolic & Plastic Tags

Lightweight engraved phenolic and plastic identification for indoor applications.

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Blank & Serialized Tags

Pre-cut blank tags and custom serialized numbering across all materials.

Our Core Process

Chemical Etching Specialists

At the heart of everything we build is chemical etching — a precision manufacturing process that uses controlled chemical reactions to selectively remove metal, creating permanent markings with extraordinary detail and durability.

With nearly 80 years of etching expertise, TNC has refined this process to an art. Our chemical etching capabilities are why the most demanding industries trust us with their identification and labeling needs.

Learn About Our Process

Chemical etching is our specialty — but we also offer screen printing, laser engraving, CNC & laser cutting, digital printing, punching & forming, and finishing. Explore all capabilities →