About Us

A reputation etched in history

Baron Engraving is the premiere custom engraving and finishing company. For nearly 40 years Baron Artisans have blended old-world craftsmanship with leading engraving technologies to transform ordinary surfaces into distinguished works of art. With customers ranging from individuals, conservation groups, military and law enforcement agencies, and firearm distributors and manufacturers Baron has forged its reputation of creatively elevating products and building lasting value with every product it makes. The staff of artists, gunsmiths, and finishing specialists at Baron pride themselves in providing outstanding quality and service daily from its 22,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Milford, CT.

Yesterday meets tomorrow

Everyday, we merge hand-engraving techniques used for centuries with today’s ever-expanding engraving technologies. We’re excited to embrace the ultra-new while respecting the age-old. It’s how we transform a wide range of products into personalized works of art.

We’re in this together

Both Baron Engraving and the Baron Art Studio partner with customers to help determine project needs, timeline, budget, and the very best engraving processes possible. This creative collaboration is why the vast majority of Baron customers are repeat customers.

1982

Baron Technology, Inc. was founded by Frank Baron, with a core mission, “the application of science to the arts.” True to this mission, Frank successfully applied the science of acid etching to 3-dimensional objects, with a focus on the fine art of firearm engraving. Baron Technology was incorporated on May 20, 1982. His son, David Baron, joined Baron Technology in August of the same year.

1983

Baron Technology moves to its current home Spring Hill Road in Trumbull, CT.

1989

Creative Director, Scott Jeffrey, joins the Baron Team to expand the company’s capabilities in precious metal plating, and continues to lead in the development and oversight of the company's processes and artwork development.

1993

Baron is chosen by Winchester to develop designs and to engrave a series of rifles to celebrate the Model 1894's 100th Anniversary. The success of this anniversary project plays a key role in elevating the company’s position in the industry and becomes a launch pad for other limited-edition projects with major manufacturers, including the Marlin Firearms Company, Browning and Remington.

1994

Baron Technology adds laser engraving to its capabilities, which further expands the company’s ability to engrave metals, wood, plastic, ceramics and glass.

1996

Baron adds old world craftsmanship to its growing list of capabilities by hiring the company’s first full-time hand engraver, Jim O’Reilly.

1997

Baron refines the classic roll-engraving processes with the addition of its sculpted engraving technique that allows the company to reproduce hand-engraved looks in a production setting.

David Baron assumes the role of company President.

2000

Baron refines its capabilities and creates stunning new looks on wood by using CO2 laser engraving that is combined hand painting.

2007

Baron absorbs the Ruger Custom Shop and gains the seasoned skills of two outstanding engravers, Rob Bunting and Heidi Roos.

2012

Frank Baron celebrates his retirement, and Dave Baron assumes the role of CEO and president, as well as ownership of the company.

2017

Baron is recognized by the Hunting Heritage Trust for exemplary contributions to shooting sports, raising over $500,000 through the SHOT Show auction.

Dave Miles rejoins the company assuming the role of company president.

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