What Identification Specialist Llc does

Identification Specialists, LLC is a privately held, Oregon-based custom embossing company founded in 2001 by acquiring the assets of DataMakers of Roanoke, Virginia. The company produces custom identification tags, nameplates, and plates in stainless steel, aluminum, nylon, brass, and plastic using Addressograph and CIM computerized embossing machines. Each order is individually typed into the machines, with no online ordering or listed pricing; quotes are provided via phone or email.

The product portfolio spans heavy-duty industrial identification items (valve tags, cable tags, machinery tags, nameplates, military-style dog tags, plant/tree tags) and personal identification jewelry. The industrial line serves enterprise and government customers including marine equipment companies, power companies, water companies, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The company also operates two sister sites, Schoolidents.com and Medicalidents.com, which target school fundraising programs and medical identification needs respectively.

The business operates on a quote-based, direct-to-customer model with no e-commerce checkout on the main site, no public pricing, and no disclosed revenue. Distribution is direct (phone/email) and concentrated in the Northwest United States. The company is founder-owned and operated, with no institutional investment, no app presence, and no API or software platform. GTM motion is hybrid: a content/website top-of-funnel feeding into direct phone or email order conversion.

Name

Identification Specialist Llc

Legal name

Identification Specialists, LLC

Website

https://idspec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Identification Specialists, LLC is a small Oregon-based custom embossing company founded in 2001 that produces custom identification tags, nameplates, and plates in metal and plastic for industrial, government, marine, power, and water utility customers, primarily in the Northwest United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Industrial Identification Tags and Plates

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Custom identification tags
• Embossed nameplates
• Industrial cable tags
• Valve identification tags
• Metal ID plates

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Identification Tags and Plates Sales: One-time product sales of custom embossed identification tags, plates, and related products. Prices vary depending on product type, material, size, and quantity ordered. No online pricing listed - quote-based system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Identification Specialists, LLC manufactures custom embossed identification tags, nameplates, and identification plates from stainless steel, aluminum, nylon, brass, and plastic for industrial equipment, machinery, valves, cables, and personal identification uses. Using Addressograph and CIM computerized embossing machines, the company types each individual order into its machines to produce customized plates with logos and embossed writing, with order completion typically within one week.

Product overview

Identification Specialists, LLC is a small Oregon-based company specializing in custom identification tags and plates for industrial and commercial applications. The company operates as a single-product portfolio business offering embossed metal and plastic identification products manufactured using Addressograph and CIM computerized machines. The product line includes stainless steel plates, aluminum tags, brass plates, nylon cable tags, and plastic cards/tags available in various styles (rectangular, round, cable, valve, dog tags, address plates). All products feature custom embossing capabilities where text and logos are individually typed into machines for production. The company also offers related identification jewelry products through its sister sites Schoolidents.com and Medicalidents.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schoolidents.com: Custom ID Jewelry for schools and school fundraisers
• Medicalidents.com

Products and services

• Stainless Steel Plates and Tags Heavy-duty identification tags and plates made from stainless steel (304 and 430 grades), used for equipment, marine applications, and USACE operations. Available in various sizes with custom lettering options.
• Aluminum Plates and Tags Identification plates and tags manufactured from aluminum (3003 and 5005 grades), including mill finish, clear anodized, and color anodized options in multiple colors.
• Nylon Cable Tags Embossed Thomas & Betts nylon cable tags ranging from 1.25" to 2.50" in length, secured with TY-RAP ties, composed of 0.010" and 0.015" thick nylon.
• Brass Tags and Plates Mill Finish 260 Cartridge Brass identification tags and plates available in various styles and sizes for industrial applications.
• Plastic Cards and Tags Plastic identification cards and tags in various sizes (3.370" x 2.125", 3.50" x 1.75", 3.50" x 1.50"), with different thicknesses (.012" to .030") and finishes (polished, matte).
• Heavy Duty Nameplates Heavy-duty identification nameplates for equipment, manufactured from various metals including stainless steel, aluminum, and brass with embossed or stamped information.
• Valve Tags Heavy-duty valve identification tags available in multiple sizes and materials for industrial valve marking applications.
• Military Dog Tags Heavy-duty military-style dog tags manufactured from stainless steel and brass, suitable for military and security identification applications.
• Wire and Cable Tags Heavy-duty identification tags for wires and cables, including nylon cable tags and stainless steel cable tags, designed for secure attachment using cable ties.
• Machinery Tags Heavy-duty identification tags for machinery equipment, available in various sizes and materials to withstand industrial environments.
• Address Plates Address plates used for stamping, available in multiple sizes for various identification and addressing applications.
• Custom Embossing Services Custom embossing services using Addressograph and CIM computerized machines, allowing for personalized tags with custom logos and embossed text for various industrial applications.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CIM (Computerized Information Machine)coreTechnology or IntegrationCIM computerized machines are used as the primary embossing technology. The company is described as a CIM Dealer for the Northwest region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ID Label Inc. Custom manufacturer of industrial labels, tags, and nameplates for equipment, cables, and asset marking, including durable materials suited to harsh environments. Comparable custom B2B identification product focus.
• ImageTek Labels: Custom industrial label manufacturer producing durable identification labels and tags for equipment, cables, and outdoor/industrial use. Comparable custom identification products with similar material durability focus.
• Tech Products Inc. Manufacturer of metal nameplates, serial plates, and custom identification tags, often embossed or stamped, serving industrial and government customers. Closely comparable embossed metal identification product offering.
• Metalcraft Inc. Manufacturer of custom and stock metal nameplates, tags, and labels (including embossed and anodized options) for industrial asset identification. Closely comparable product line and material set (aluminum, stainless steel, brass) to Identification Specialists' core offering.
• Almetek Industries: Producer of metal identification tags, nameplates, valve tags, and cable markers for utility, industrial, and military customers. Overlaps directly with Identification Specialists' heavy-duty identification tag product line and customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Brady Corporation: Public, multi-billion-dollar identification and safety solutions company offering industrial labels, tags, nameplates, and printers across far more verticals and geographies than Identification Specialists. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in the same industrial identification category.
• Seton (Brady): Catalog/online distributor of identification products including tags, labels, valve tags, and nameplates for industrial buyers. Comparable product set and customer base, though distribution-focused rather than custom-embossing-focused.
• Accuform Signs (MSI): Broad-line manufacturer of safety signs, tags, labels, and identification products for industrial facilities. Larger incumbent with overlapping industrial identification products targeting utilities and manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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