Graphic Electronics, Inc. Custom Recognition Since 1961. Home of the Citation® engraver.

Family-owned in Spring Valley, Illinois, since 1961, when John Barron and his son Bill started the company that developed the Citation®. The legacy continues with Bill’s son Mark and his wife, Maureen, who run the shop together today.




18 Citation® engravers the world’s largest fleet, for engraving into metal.
60W laser for wood, acrylic, glass, metal and plastic, including items you send us.
Full-color sublimation for photos and logos on plaques, badges and plates.
Find what you need
Catalogs and prices, everything we make, and a look inside our shop.

Catalogs & prices
Our 2026 plaque and name badge catalogs, art guidelines and price lists (PDF).

What we make
Name badges, plaques, trophies, crystal, memorials, gifts and office items.

More products
Hundreds more awards and gifts from our partner catalogs, personalized by us.

How we engrave
Citation® engraving, laser etching and full-color sublimation.

Gallery
117 real pieces from our shop, from badges to one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Our story
Family-owned since 1961, and home of the Citation® engraver.
Start an order
1-800-435-5341- Tell us what you need and how many.
- Email your logo, photo or artwork. If it can be printed, we can engrave it.
- Approve your proof, and we’ll make it.
- sales@graphicelectronics.com
- Phone
- 1-800-435-5341 (toll-free)
(815) 664-2371 (local) - Address
- 430 W 1st Street
Spring Valley, IL 61362 - Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Walk-ins welcome - Serving
- Schools, businesses, organizations, clubs and families
Graphic Electronics