Photoengraving is a global industry with a variety of applications. In recent years demand for metal foil-stamping and embossing dies – produced by chemical etching and computer numerical control (CNC) engraving – has grown significantly, primarily in luxury packaging and labeling. Greeting cards continue to be a major market for foiling and embossing. Our magnesium, zinc and brass plates are also used in the following products or processes: awards and plaques, architectural signage, equipment nameplates, textile embossing, membrane switch dies, molds for jewelry, rubber stamps, shoe soles and intaglio printing for invitations and letterhead.