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Blockshop produces chemically etched magnesium and zinc plates and related tooling for the letterpress, hot foiling, embossing, and packaging sectors. The company manufactures fine-detailed metal printing plates in multiple gauges and etch depths to suit both light and heavy industrial printing applications. Its range includes magnesium and zinc
plates for letterpress printing, debossing, and hot foiling, as well as embossing dies, counterforces, and Braille embossing combinations for packaging. Blockshop supplies bookbinders, artists, universities, restorers, leather goods manufacturers, packaging and tinplate printers, and other commercial and graphic arts customers. It also offers block mounting to type height and provides artwork preparation guidance to ensure blocks are produced to required specifications.