Welcome to Aran Awards & Engraving, your trusted source for custom engraving and UV printing services in Hamilton, Halton, Niagara, and the Greater Toronto Area. With over 50 years of experience, we offer unparalleled expertise in engraving a variety of materials, including wood, glass, metal, and acrylic. Whether you’re looking to personalize gifts, create custom awards, or need industrial marking on equipment and parts, we’ve got you covered. Our state-of-the-art on-site equipment and dedicated team of full-time professionals ensure that your project is completed to the highest standards. Read on to discover how we can make your vision come to life.

Custom Wood Engraving: Transforming Charcuterie Boards to Artwork in Hamilton
With over 50 years of experience serving Hamilton, Halton, Niagara, and the Greater Toronto Area, we specialize in custom wood engraving for any occasion. Our state-of-the-art laser engraving technology allows us to personalize a wide range of wood items, from charcuterie boards and musical instruments to unique pieces of artwork. Whether it’s a gift or a business promotional item, our expert team ensures high-quality, detailed engravings every time.
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Personalized Wood Gifts: Making Milestones Memorable
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Laser Etching: Transforming Glass and Crystal into Art

Laser-Engraved Wineglasses: Elevate Your Barware in the GTA
Personalize your drinking experience with our laser engraving service for wine glasses, barware, and insulated drinkware. Looking to elevate your drinking experience or gift someone special? Our laser-engraved wine glasses and barware are the perfect solution. Serving the GTA, we use cutting-edge laser technology to etch intricate designs, logos, and personalized messages onto high-quality glassware, making each piece a unique and unforgettable keepsake.
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Quality Glassware Engraving: Making Every Sip Special
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Personalized Insulated Drinkware

Metal Engraving & Marking: Stainless Steel Equipment, Parts, Tags
From industrial machinery to medical equipment, our laser metal marking services cater to a diverse range of needs. We can handle 3D objects up to 300mm in height and offer expert guidance on product suitability. Our fiber laser engraver efficiently marks various metal objects, ensuring durability and precision
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Efficient Marking for Machine Parts
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Medical Instruments and Tools Engraving

Acrylic Laser Cutting & Engraving in Hamilton and GTA
Need precise and consistent cuts for your project? Our top-quality European-made laser engravers ensure exceptional precision when cutting materials like plywood, wood veneers, and acrylic. Serving Hamilton and the surrounding areas, we offer custom acrylic cutting up to 12mm in various colours and thicknesses.
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Precision Cutting for Various Materials”
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Custom Acrylic Designs and Services

Metal Engraving in Hamilton: Diamond Drag to CNC
From trophy plates to cake knives, our metal engraving services in Hamilton offer a wide range of customization options. Using techniques from Diamond Drag to CNC engraving, we personalize various metal items, ensuring each piece is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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Diamond-Tipped Engraving
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Personalizing Metal Items

Decals and Banners: Your Go-To Source in Hamilton, Halton, Niagara & GTA
Looking for high-quality decals or banners in Hamilton and the GTA? Look no further. At Aran Awards & Engraving, we specialize in creating custom decals and banners that make an impact. Whether it’s a hanging banner for your next event, an outdoor banner to attract customers, or a pop-up banner for a trade show, we’ve got you covered. Our state-of-the-art printing technology ensures vibrant colours and sharp details, making your message stand out.

UV Printing: Customization at Its Best
Unlock endless customization possibilities with our UV printing services. We can print on a wide range of materials, including wood, glass, metal, and acrylic, making it perfect for custom awards, plaques, and equipment identification. Our UV printing technology ensures long-lasting, fade-resistant prints that capture every detail.

Sublimation
Dye Sublimation employs heat and pressure to transfer images onto substrates like slate, metal, ceramics, and polyester. With its unique ink converting directly from solid to gas, it’s perfect for slate plaques, nameplates, lapel pins, medallions, sports towels, mousepads, drinkware, and coasters.
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FAQs – Custom Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario, and serving the neighbouring regions of Halton, Niagara, and the GTA, Aran Awards & Engraving is proud to be one of the highest-rated engraving services in Canada. With over 50 years of experience, we utilize the industry’s most advanced equipment to deliver top-notch results for every project, from custom wood engraving to intricate metal marking.
What sets Aran Awards & Engraving apart from other engraving services?
With over half a century of experience, Aran Awards & Engraving has become a trusted name in Hamilton, Halton, Niagara, and the Greater Toronto Area. Our high customer ratings reflect our commitment to quality and satisfaction. We employ a team of full-time experts who utilize the industry's most advanced equipment to deliver top-notch results for every project.
What types of wood items can you engrave?
Our state-of-the-art Trotec Speedy 400 CO2 Laser allows us to engrave a wide range of wood objects with unparalleled precision. From charcuterie boards and wooden signs to intricate artwork, we can handle it all.
How durable is the engraving on glassware?
Our laser engraving technique ensures that the designs are not only beautiful but also long-lasting. The engravings are dishwasher safe and resistant to wear, making them a perfect gift or keepsake.
Is laser metal marking suitable for industrial applications?
Absolutely. Our Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx is capable of marking a variety of metals, including stainless steel, brass, and aluminum. This makes it an ideal choice for industrial applications, such as machine parts, medical instruments, and other specialized equipment.
What thickness of acrylic can you cut?
With the industry's best equipment, we offer custom acrylic cutting up to 12mm in various colors and thicknesses.
What is diamond drag engraving?
Diamond drag engraving is a specialized technique that uses a non-rotating diamond-tipped cutter. This method is particularly effective for engraving metal items like Trophy Plates, medals, and ornaments. Our experienced team and top-of-the-line equipment ensure the highest quality results.
How can I get a quote for my engraving project?
Contact us to get a personalized quote and experience our highly-rated customer service firsthand.


Custom UV Printed Pucks

Mirror Engraving

Custom Engraving

Acrylic Engraving

Brick Engraving

Custom Wine Glasses

Laser Cut Acrylic Parts

Glassware and Barware Engraving

Rotary Engraving Aluminium Nameplate

Printed Banners

UV Printing on ABS Prototypes
