Phillips Engraving History

Phillips Engraving was founded by Mark Phillips. In 1945 he
purchased Lotus Engraving and Photographic in Atchison,
Kansas, which he renamed Phillips Engraving and moved to
Springfield, Missouri in April of 1948. Some of the early
customers were Sweetheart Cup Company, Gospel Publishing
House and Rock Tenn Company along with many of the local
printing companies that are still customers today.

J.C. Porterfield began working for Phillips in 1959 bringing
with him four years of experience as a photoengraver from
Box Engraving in Paducah, Kentucky. In 1981, after 22 years
of service, J.C. purchased the business from the retiring
Phillips. He carried on the tradition by offering quality
engraving and exceptional service at an affordable price.

In 1981, his son, David Porterfield, joined the Phillips team
and became President in 1995 when his father went into
semi-retirement. In 2001 he purchased the business from
Angie Porterfield after the passing of J.C. Porterfield.

Over the years we have expanded our services to meet an
ever-changing industry. In the early 1980's we began making
large Offset Plates (50 x 60) and grew into the flexographic
plate industry with the addition of Rubber Plate Molding
Equipment. In 1987, Phillips Engraving moved to a new 4,600
square foot facility located at 2103 E. McDaniel in Springfield,
Missouri after 40 years on historic Commercial Street.
Another expansion came in 1986 with the addition of large
format Photo Polymer Equipment (30 x 40). In 1988 Precise
Typesetting was purchased adding a Service Bureau complete
with Typesetting, UPC codes, Film Output from Computer
Disks, and Artwork. Next was the addition of Steel Rule Die
Production Equipment in 2000.

We are proud of our heritage and the tradition of customer
service that has been and will continue to be Phillips
Engraving.