Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
Metal Magic was founded in 1988 by Charlie and Donna Brown with the simple mission of creating premium quality dies, offered at affordable prices, and manufactured in a dependable and rapid turn around time. Many years have passed, and over a million dies have been successfully crafted, yet the focus on quality dies with unmatched service, which defines Metal Magic, is still alive and thriving.
In 1988, Metal Magic proudly opened its doors with Charlie etching the dies and Donna taking orders and managing the books. The small operation was moved from its temporary location to a leased shop space in 1989. With the help of a fork lift and a midnight moving crew, Metal Magic established its first solely occupied plant and officially became a corporation in the state of Arizona.
Metal Magic quickly became known throughout the country as a leader in copper die manufacturing. The nationwide reputation rapidly increased our demand for quality copper dies, and just five years after setting up shop in our first location Metal Magic purchased a new manufacturing plant to enable future growth.
Changing the Game
Copper die orders continued to grow at a staggering rate, and Metal Magic believed technology was the key to continued success in the future. Therefore, in 2001 the company created a CNC department and introduced one of the industries first computer driven milling machines for engraving dies. The investment in technology was so successful, a year later Metal Magic created an entire brass engraving department with multiple CNC machines and hand engravers. This rapid expansion was augmented by the acquisition of Metal Magic’s first company.
Within the first 5 years of the 21st Century, Metal Magic’s growth was rapidly accelerated with the acquisition of 2 additional engraving companies. This growth by acquisition as well as organic growth saw the need for Metal Magic to expand yet again and in to our new, large, modern manufacturing facility with copper, brass, duplicate dies and counters all under one roof.
Although our company has grown rapidly to become a global leader in copper and brass die manufacturing, the same mission applies to every die today as it did when Charlie and Donna first opened the doors for business. The culture created at Metal Magic through our employees has allowed our company to grow rapidly while maintaining exceptional quality at affordable prices. As you can see, our history is rich with rapid growth and a solid reputation…we are excited to see what magic will be created in the future!
Promoting a Green Future
Metal Magic is committed to promoting a greener future. When you order dies from Metal Magic, you are ordering from a Green supplier!
Metal Magic is powered by clean solar and wind energy
All production waste is recycled to encourage sustainable resources
Our facility is classified as a Zero Discharge manufacturing plant
