# Grimes Engravers Ltd

> Family-run engravers in Cardiff, Wales, established in 1947 and now in its third generation. Supplies and produces engraved glass and crystal awards for companies and organisations, with a minimum order of 10 items. Also engraves memorial bench plaques in brass and stainless steel, with no minimum. Contact by email only; no visits or collections, and every order is delivered. Does not supply trophies or medals, or engrave personal items.

## Key facts

- Established: 1947, Cardiff, Wales. Family-run, third generation.
- Contact: by email only, info@grimesengravers.com · https://grimesengravers.com. No telephone enquiries.
- Working days: Monday to Friday. Quotes within 24 hours (working days).
- Lead time: 10–14 working days from approval of your proof.
- Visiting: no visits, appointments or collections. All orders are delivered.
- Areas: Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Newport, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Bridgend, and UK-wide by post.
- Minimum order: Glass awards: 10 items or more in total (different awards and sizes can be mixed). Bench plaques: no minimum.
- Languages: engraving in English, Welsh or both.
- Does not offer: trophies or medals; memorial, wall or opening plaques other than bench plaques; nameplates, signs or labels; engraving of personal items (watches, jewellery, gifts); wooden items; while-you-wait engraving; council or trade supply. Glass awards need a minimum of 10 items.
- Glass award pricing: "from" prices per award are listed at https://grimesengravers.com/glass-awards/; engraving is quoted separately.
- To get a quote: https://grimesengravers.com/quote/ (choose award, quantity of 10 or more, wording, date).
- How to order: email info@grimesengravers.com or use the quote form (https://grimesengravers.com/contact/). Every order gets a proof before engraving.

## Services

- [Engraved glass and crystal awards](https://grimesengravers.com/corporate-glass-awards/): Engraved glass and crystal awards for staff awards, long service and events. Minimum order 10 items. Catalogue prices are per award, with engraving charged on top. Minimum 10 items.
- [Memorial bench plaques](https://grimesengravers.com/memorial-bench-plaques/): Engraved solid brass and stainless steel plaques for park, garden, club and memorial benches. Welsh and English. Free proof, stainless screws included, typically 10 to 14 working days from proof approval. Logos in colour or black and white.

## Guides and tools

- [Can I Put a Plaque on a Bench?](https://grimesengravers.com/can-i-put-a-plaque-on-a-bench/): Council park, cemetery, club or your own garden? Find out whether you can put a memorial plaque on a bench or dedicate a bench, and what to do next.
- [Bench Plaque Wording Ideas](https://grimesengravers.com/bench-plaque-wording-ideas/): Ideas for memorial bench plaque wording, including Welsh and bilingual phrases, celebration plaques and tips for clear, readable plaques.
- [Plaque Fonts & Wording Preview](https://grimesengravers.com/plaque-fonts/): Preview your plaque wording in our engraving fonts on brass or stainless steel. See our font card and tips on choosing a font.

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- [About Grimes Engravers and key facts](https://grimesengravers.com/about/)
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- [Contact and quote form](https://grimesengravers.com/contact/)