Event Support & Promotional Products

Most promotional products get thrown away before the attendee reaches the parking lot. The ones that don't have something in common: they're useful, they're solid in the hand, and the branding is part of the object rather than printed on top of it.

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Laser engraving does that. The mark is cut into the material – it doesn't scratch off, fade, or peel after a month in someone's bag. A branded bottle opener stays in a kitchen drawer for years, which is a longer impression than any printed tote is going to make.

We engrave in-house here in Charlotte and stock our blanks locally, which is why we can quote timelines other suppliers can't.​

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What we make

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Booth handouts – under $5 each

High-volume items for anyone who walks past. The goal here is useful enough to keep, cheap enough to hand out freely.

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• Bottle openers

• Keychains and bag tags

• Engraved wood coins and tokens

• Pens

• Coasters

• Magnets

• Luggage tags

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Lead and demo gifts – $8 to $20

The step up for people who stop, talk, and leave contact details. Substantial enough that they feel like a thank-you rather than a handout.

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• Tumblers and drinkware

• Bamboo cutting boards, small

• Multi-tools and pocket knives

• Notebooks with engraved covers

• Desk organizers and phone stands

• Engraved glassware

• Leather patch hats

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Speaker, VIP and sponsor gifts – $25 and up

For keynote speakers, sponsors, tournament winners, and the people you actually want to remember you.

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• Crystal and glass pieces

• Engraved decanters and whiskey sets

• Large bamboo boards and serving pieces

• Premium drinkware sets

• Custom pieces – tell us the idea and we'll price it

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Who we work with

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• Trade shows and conferences — booth giveaways, badge scanners' gifts, sponsor packages

• Golf tournaments – tee gifts, prize packages, sponsor recognition

• Charity galas and fundraisers – auction items, donor gifts, table favors

• Company retreats and offsites – welcome bags, team gifts

• Product launches and grand openings – branded items for guests and press

• Employee events – holiday parties, service celebrations, family days

• Church and school events – volunteer gifts, fundraiser merchandise

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Materials that engrave well

 

A short honest note here saves everyone a round of emails.

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Anodized aluminum — Crisp white mark on a colored surface. Excellent for keychains, bottle openers, and luggage tags. Our default for small metal items.

Bamboo and hardwood — Rich dark burn, very high perceived value for the cost. Cutting boards, coasters, coins, pen barrels.

Leather and leatherette — Deep tonal engraving. Patches, luggage tags, notebook covers, valet trays.

Glass and crystal — Frosted white etch. Drinkware and premium pieces.

Acrylic — Clean edges, good for shaped items and signage-style pieces.

 

Some stainless steel items need a specialty process to mark. Send us the item or the SKU and we'll tell you straight away whether it'll engrave well – before you commit to 300 of them.

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Pricing

 

Minimum order: 50 pieces.

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Per-piece cost depends on the item, the size of the engraving, and the quantity. Pricing drops meaningfully at 100, 250, and 500.

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Setup is included. We don't charge a separate art or die fee for standard logo work.

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Typical turnaround: 10–14 business days from art approval. Rush available – ask, and tell us your date.

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Not sure what quantity you need? Tell us the expected attendance and we'll suggest a split across the tiers. Most events do best with roughly 70% booth handouts, 25% lead gifts, and 5% VIP pieces.

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How it works

 

1. Tell us about the event. Date, expected attendance, and roughly what you want to spend per person.

2. We suggest options. Usually three or four items at different price points, with photos and per-piece pricing.

3. Send your logo. Vector is ideal; we'll work with what you have.

4. Approve the proof. Digital proof by email – and a physical engraved sample for larger runs, so you can hold it before we cut 400.

5. Pick up or we deliver. Local delivery across the Charlotte area, or we'll ship.

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Planning an event?

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Tell us the date and the headcount and we'll come back with options at a few price points.