C.H. Hanson Named Top Steel Stamp Tool Manufacturer 2025 by Manufacturing Outlook Magazine

We’re honored to share that C.H. Hanson has been recognized by Manufacturing Outlook Magazine as the Top Steel Stamp Tool Manufacturer of 2025.

Read the full feature in Manufacturing Outlook (September 2025 Edition)

For more than 160 years, C.H. Hanson has been the mark of American craftsmanship and now, this recognition shines a spotlight on the precision, heritage, and innovation that continue to define our name in the stamping and marking industry.

Forged in Tradition, Built on Precision:

Every steel stamp we manufacture carries more than just a letter or number, it carries generations of experience. Since 1866, C.H. Hanson has been producing marking tools that embody the perfect blend of craftsmanship and modern engineering.

What sets our stamps apart is not just how they perform, but how they’re made:

1. Steel Selection

It starts with premium-grade tool steel, chosen for its balance of strength, machinability, and long-term wear resistance. We use high-carbon and alloy steels that can withstand the repeated force of industrial marking without distortion.

2. Precision Cutting & Engraving

Each stamp is cut, engraved, and machined in-house by skilled technicians using both traditional and CNC-controlled methods. This ensures every character from A to Z, and every logo or symbol, is perfectly formed for crisp, repeatable impressions.

3. Heat Treating for Hardness and Durability

Our heat-treat process is the defining step that transforms steel into a true marking tool. By carefully hardening and tempering each piece, we achieve optimal hardness that resists wear while maintaining impact strength. This guarantees our stamps deliver clean marks, every time, for a lifetime.

4. Finishing and Inspection

After heat treatment, each stamp is ground, polished, and inspected for consistency, alignment, and surface finish. Every C.H. Hanson stamp is a product of zero shortcuts and complete quality control, a process we’ve refined for over a century and a half.

Custom Steel Stamps: Your Mark, Your Way:

In addition to our renowned standard letter and number sets, C.H. Hanson now offers custom steel stamp processing to meet specialized needs across industries:

• Logos, serial numbers, or custom text for branding and traceability

• OEM identification and compliance marks for manufacturing and fabrication

• Custom hardness levels for stamping on unique materials

• Rapid turnaround with all engraving, treating, and finishing done in-house

No matter the challenge, our custom stamps are engineered to make your mark last as long as your reputation.

Why This Award Matters:

Being named Top Steel Stamp Tool Manufacturer of 2025 reaffirms what our customers have known for generations that C.H. Hanson’s commitment to excellence never wavers.

In an industry where many have outsourced production or cut corners, we continue to:

• Manufacture with integrity in the U.S.

• Uphold our standards for material quality and precision machining

• Support every product with service and trust that only time-tested experience can provide

This award is a recognition of the craftsmanship behind every stamp and the people behind every mark.

Looking Ahead:

As we celebrate this milestone, we’re not slowing down. C.H. Hanson is investing in new technologies to advance custom stamp production, expand our marking solutions portfolio, and continue leading the industry with innovation built on heritage.

Our goal remains simple: to help makers, builders, and manufacturers leave a mark that lasts.

Thank You:

We thank Manufacturing Outlook Magazine for this prestigious honor, and extend our gratitude to our loyal customers, distributors, and partners. Your trust drives us to keep perfecting the craft.

C.H. Hanson — The Mark of Quality Since 1866.

 

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