From One Printer in a Garage to America's Most Advanced Print Powerhouse: The Epic NameBadge.com Origin Story
What started with a single printer in a Davie, Florida garage has transformed into a 100+ machine operation spanning two states, featuring cutting-edge Mimaki flatbeds, Trotec laser systems, and a family culture that's kept employees loyal for 15+ years
100+ Machines
29K Sq Ft Total
20+ Years Family Owned
15+ Year Veterans
Most printing companies tell you what they can do—we're going to show you exactly how we built America's most advanced custom printing operation, one machine at a time. This is the complete origin story of how a family business became an industry powerhouse with over 100 cutting-edge machines, two state-of-the-art facilities, and a team culture so strong that employees have stayed with us for over 15 years. From that first printer in a Florida garage to Mimaki flatbeds, Trotec laser systems, and Kongsberg routers, this is how we built the future of custom printing.
The Evolution Timeline: From Garage to Glory
START
2002
Netrave Design
Started as a web design company operating from home in Davie, Florida. One man, one vision, building websites and learning the foundation of what would become an empire.
1 Person
Home Office
GROW
2006
FoxPromos Launch
EXPANSION: Moved to 1,000 sq ft office, added promotional items while continuing web design. Still outsourcing printing but learning the industry inside and out.
1K Sq Ft
Outsourced
BUILD
2006-2009
Equipment Investment Phase
THE GARAGE CHAPTER: Started with 1 printer in the garage, then 1 laser engraver. Gradually acquiring small equipment, learning production, preparing for the manufacturing revolution.
First Printer
First Laser
BOOM
2009
NameBadgesInc.com
BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT: First time producing in-house! Complete control over quality and timing. This was the pivotal moment we became a real manufacturing company instead of just resellers.
In-House Production
Quality Control
RISE
2013
NameBadge.com Era
PREMIUM DOMAIN: Saved enough to purchase NameBadge.com flagship domain and moved to 3,000 sq ft facility. National growth and brand recognition exploded.
3K Sq Ft
National Brand
SCALE
2016
Storage Mastery
Added 4,000 sq ft dedicated storage facility. Florida operations totaled 9,000 sq ft with raw materials inventory management and optimized workflows.
9K Sq Ft FL
Inventory Hub
EPIC
2024
Greenville HQ
EPIC FINALE: 20,000 sq ft South Carolina headquarters with 100+ machines and $2+ million investment! America's most advanced custom printing facility is born.
20K Sq Ft
100+ Machines
$2M+ Investment
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29K
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40+
Team
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States
The Garage That Started It All
Every empire begins with a single step, and ours began in a garage in Davie, Florida. This wasn't just any garage startup—this was the birthplace of what would become America's most advanced custom printing operation.
The Origin Story: One Printer, Unlimited Vision
- The humble beginning: Started with just 1 printer in the garage
- The first expansion: Added 1 laser engraver, opening new possibilities
- Family business foundation: Built on family values and personal relationships
- Quality obsession: Even with one machine, every job had to be perfect
- Learning phase: Understanding production, materials, and what customers really needed
- Gradual growth: Each new piece of equipment was carefully chosen and mastered
What made the difference wasn't just having equipment—it was the obsession with quality and the family culture that demanded excellence from day one. That single printer in the garage had to produce work that competed with the biggest operations in the country.
Our state-of-the-art 20,000 sq ft headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina - the culmination of 20+ years of growth
Our Equipment Arsenal: 100+ Machines of Pure Power
From that first printer to over 100 cutting-edge machines across two facilities—here's the complete arsenal that makes us America's most advanced custom printing operation.
Mimaki Flatbed Fleet
Mimaki JFX200-2513
High-performance large-format UV flatbed printer for rigid materials. Industry-leading quality with precision registration.
UV Printing
Large Format
Mimaki UJF-3042 MkII
Compact UV flatbed printer for direct-to-object printing. Perfect for small format precision work.
Compact
Direct Print
Mimaki UJF-6042 MkII
Versatile UV flatbed printer for larger object printing with advanced color capabilities.
Versatile
Advanced Color
Trotec Laser Systems
6 Trotec Laser Engraver/Cutters
Top-of-the-line laser systems with camera positioning for perfect registration. Dual capabilities for engraving and cutting multiple materials.
Camera Systems
Dual Function
Volume Production
Production Powerhouses
Epson SureColor S9170
11-color printing system for vinyl and roll-to-roll jobs. Top-of-the-line color accuracy and production speed.
11 Colors
Roll-to-Roll
Kongsberg X24
CNC routing and cutting table for precision fabrication of multiple materials including plastics and metals.
CNC Routing
Multi-Material
Summa F1612
Professional vinyl cutting system for precise decals, vehicle graphics, and signage applications.
Vinyl Cutting
Precision
Specialized Systems
XID ID Card Printers
1200 DPI ID card printing system for professional identification cards with superior image quality.
1200 DPI
ID Cards
Lamination Tables
Professional lamination systems for protective coating and finishing of various materials.
Protective
Finishing
Materials We Master In-House
- Plastic cutting and engraving: Custom shapes, multiple layers, ADA compliant
- Metal fabrication: precision cutting, engraving, and finishing
- Vinyl production: Vehicle wraps, window decals, signage graphics
- Multi-layer assembly: Complex signs with multiple materials
- ADA Braille signage: Compliant tactile and visual systems
- Custom die-cutting: Unique shapes and specialized applications
Our Complete Product Universe
While name badges brought customers to us, 70% discover they need much more. We've evolved into America's complete signage and identification solution.
NameBadge.com
Our flagship brand for professional name badges, office signage, and identification solutions.
- Professional name badges with magnetic fasteners
- ADA compliant office signage
- Executive door plates and nameplates
- Complete wayfinding systems
Shop Name Badges
Stickerine.com
Our newest brand for custom die-cut stickers and labels - like a precision cutting machine for adhesive solutions!
- Custom die-cut stickers in any shape
- Professional label sheets
- Weather-resistant outdoor decals
- Promotional sticker campaigns
Shop Custom Stickers
CanvasCreator.com
Premium canvas prints and wall art for businesses and personal spaces.
- Large format canvas printing
- Corporate wall art and branding
- Custom photography reproduction
- Gallery-quality mounting systems
Shop Canvas Prints
Family Culture That Powers Everything
What makes us different isn't just our equipment—it's our people. We've built a family culture so strong that employees have stayed with us for 15+ years as we've grown.
Our Team Culture
- 15+ year veterans: Employees who have grown with us from the early days
- Still family owned: Same values and personal attention that started in that garage
- Fast-paced but fun: High-energy work environment with serious dedication to quality
- Continuous hiring: Growing team to support expanding operations
- Employee investment: Long-term relationships built on mutual growth
Team Building and Events
Annual Christmas Events
Company-wide celebrations that bring our extended family together each year.
Quarterly Team Building
TopGolf tournaments, Hard Rock Casino nights, bowling leagues, and more.
Custom Transit Van
Our dedicated team building vehicle for escape rooms, events, and group activities.
Work-Life Balance
Fast-paced work environment balanced with fun, recognition, and personal growth.
Ready to Experience 20+ Years of Innovation?
From one printer in a garage to 100+ machines across two states—we've built something incredible, and we can't wait to show you what it can do for your project.
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