Plaques to mark a building opening, a dedication, a donation or a milestone. We help you get the wording and layout right, send a proof for everyone to sign off, then make a plaque that will still look good decades from now.
Building opening plaques for councils, schools and businesses
Dedication and donor plaques
Honour and recognition plaques
Anniversary and milestone plaques
Heritage and interpretive plaques
Three finishes to choose from
Laser engraved stainless steel is crisp, modern and handles logos and photos. Brass gives a warm, traditional look. Embossed plaques have raised lettering for the classic cast-plaque style.
Getting the wording signed off
Opening plaques usually need the names, titles and date approved by more than one person. We send a clear proof you can forward to your committee or council, and we'll make changes until it's right.
Mounting
Concealed studs for stone and masonry, countersunk screws for timber, or a stand for garden settings. Tell us where it's going and we'll suggest the best option.
Based in Rutherford, NSW, since 1989Pick up locally or express post to Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane and anywhere in Australia
Updated October 2026 by the Planet Engraving team
Built for industry
Why businesses choose Planet Engraving
One supplier for plates, labels, tags and the laser cut parts they mount to. Send a drawing, a label schedule or a spreadsheet and we’ll match it exactly, then keep your artwork on file for reorders.
1989Engraving for industry since
1200 × 900Largest plate or sheet (mm)
24 hrTypical turnaround
3Processes: fibre, CO₂ & rotary
1 – 1000sOne-offs to serialised batches
AU-wideExpress delivery to site
Recent industrial work for Komatsu Mining Division · Allquip Water Trucks · Interpump Hydraulics · PIR Precision Instrumentation & Radiation · Port Stephens Council
Ideas for your design
Some of our recent work
Click any photo to see it larger. Many customers start their design from one of these.
Kind words
What our customers say
5.0 from over 200 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“...they had the plaque we ordered made and despatched the day we ordered it, arriving here two days later! We are amazed and thrilled with the results. This plaque will honour our ancestors on the family farm for years and years to come.”
MCMelanie C.Google review · 2022
★★★★★
“We contacted Planet Engraving from Tasmania, in search of advice and a product to meet our need for plaques to be installed with some outdoor sculptures. We received good advice; a lot of patience as we worked with a local committee on wording and design; and plaques we have been very happy to install with the sculptures along a seaside walk.”
BTBBGH, TasmaniaGoogle review · 2022
★★★★★
“...I have had this company make over 50 plaques to date for Marine Rescue Brisbane Water, the quality is first class ... If you are looking for a plaque for any occasion the art work and design will exceed your expectation you can not get a more professional job.”
“They were extremely informative about options they could offer and what would be best for the product we were purchasing. They ensured clear proofs of the work were correct prior to commencement of the plaque. The plaque was a beautiful piece of work...”
KDKarina D.Google review · Apr 2026
Questions we often get
How long does a commemorative plaque take?
Laser engraved stainless and brass plaques are usually ready within a few days of approval. Embossed plaques take longer; ask us for a lead time when you're working to an opening date.
Can you include our logo or crest?
Yes. Send it in any format and we'll redraw it if needed.
Will I see a proof before you make it?
Yes. We send a layout proof for approval before anything is engraved or cut, so you can check every word, number and dimension first.
Do you deliver Australia-wide?
Yes. We're based in Rutherford, NSW, and express post to every state and territory, including regional areas, as well as New Zealand. Local customers are welcome to pick up from our showroom.
