Company stamps are small devices used by companies, in which documents are placed to be embossed. The word “stamp” also refers to the impression made with an individual design on a material such as paper, which shows or proves that it comes from a person/company that claims to have issued it. In other words, the document is certified by the company/issuer. This imprint may include features such as company name, logo, official address, and other text where necessary.
Company stamps are also commonly known as embossed stamps, corporate stamps, embossers, embossed stamps, and much more. What they all do is create a visible footprint. You can even feel the imprint when you run your hands over the material you’ve embossed. That’s how different they are from regular ink stamps.
Are company stamps necessary?
In some countries like Uganda, company stamps are required. But in other countries, they are optional. However, most companies choose to use them on legal documents for authentication purposes.
Companies use company seals on documents such as agreements, board meeting minutes, employment contracts, loan documents, bank account openings, membership certificates, and other legal documents or company commitments.
Stock companies adopt the company seals and modify them according to their needs and with the approval of the directors of the company. These stamps are kept in secure locations to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands, which can lead to legal repercussions and loss of money.
Who uses the company stamps?
Limited companies use them to stamp documents with their name and logo. Professionals such as lawyers and notaries use them to seal documents that they have signed with their name. Anyone can use a company seal.
Recently, in Uganda, there is an increasing number of schools embossing students’ examination reports. They do this mainly to prevent forgery by students.
What should you consider important when buying company stamps?
♦ Shape
Company stamps vary in design. The most common design that people use for stamps is round. But there are square and rectangular designs. It all depends on what you prefer according to your taste.
♦ Font Type
It is important to select a font style that prints clearly on the paper. It should be a style that does not cut paper due to the sharpness of the characters.
♦ The price
Company stamps are expensive. But the prices vary depending on the brand of the device and the size. Prices also vary depending on where you buy it. Bail! You have to be careful not to make mistakes just because the price is low.
♦ The size
There are stamps of small and large companies. For example, under the Shiny brand, there are pocket stamps, desktop stamps, and heavy-duty stamps.
When using pocket stamps, you hold the paper in one hand and the stamp in the other to produce an impression on the paper. They are practical and portable. They usually come with a plastic box that makes it convenient to store and compact to transport. They are good for companies without a lot of stamping work.
Desktop stamps are relatively larger than pocket stamps. To record a document, you place it on the desk. They are good for companies with a lot of stamping work.
Heavy duty seals are the largest. These, like desk stamps, you put on a desk to engrave a document. They are more durable than all other sizes and good for too much stamping work.
♦ Security
Since people often use company seals on legal documents, agreements, and contracts, you should take precautionary measures so you don’t get into legal trouble that can lead to loss of money. This is very important.
What should you do then?
Make your stamp with a recognized stamp maker. This is an established business that cares about its reputation. It is a business that will never reproduce your stamp without your approval. It is a business that will design you with features that are difficult for others to reproduce.
But most people make this big mistake. In Uganda, street boys catch customers and claim they are cutting seals. They get jobs from you, they run to the stamp maker who cuts it out. They come back to you with a finished product. When you pay them, they get a commission. Where will you find such a person again? In case of anything, he is not responsible.
♦ Quality
Good company stamps are those that produce clear impressions. This depends on several factors. First, it depends on the quality of the cut, which depends on the equipment used to cut. Good cutting machines are computerized laser engravers.
Second, the quality depends on the material that is used to cut the die. I have seen stamps with die cut acrylic. This material is for other purposes, such as cutting labels. The best material for making stamps is Delrin. But one can easily give it die cut acrylic. You will use those dies for a year. Thereafter, they stop producing good impressions.
Third, the quality depends on the design. It is the professionals who produce good designs. It’s not just cutting. It is cutting to make a stamp that will stay the same over and over again.
Also, the quality depends on durability and rigidity. The steel-reinforced seals in its construction are durable.
conclusion
If you plan to make a stamp for your business, get a stamp maker that gives you value for money. Generally, company stamps are expensive all over the world. You should spend money on quality products. Also, safety is crucial!