Technique: Mixed Media Designs

Metal & Crystal Sewer Cover Deal Tombstone

Custom deal tombstone, incorporating metal and crystal components, marking the acquisition of two companies specializing in pipeline rehabilitation services for wastewater and stormwater sewer applications. (25AKL103)

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Side view showing metal and crystal components of a sewer cover-inspired financial tombstone.

Gorilla-Themed Deal Tombstone

Gorilla-themed deal tombstone marking the merger of heavy-equipment rental companies Opifex Enterprises and Synergy Equipment. (24AKL356)

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Side view of custom financial tombstone commemorating the merger of two heavy-equipment rental companies: Austin-based Opifex and Tampa-based Synergy Equipment.

Prepared Foods Deal Toy

Custom deal toy, featuring a replica hamburger and plate of meatballs, commemorating the sale of Abbelen. The German company is a leading provider of convenience foods, such as ready-made hamburgers and meatballs, along with some vegan options. (24LJW078)

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Top view of deal toy commeorating the sale of German meat producer Abbelen to Netherlands-based Group of Butchers. Side view of deal toy marking the acquisition of the Abbelen Group, a provider of meat products sold under private-label brands to supermarket chains.

Credit Card-Inspired Deal Tombstone

Wood and Lucite deal toy marking the acquisition of 20 cardlock, automated fueling stations for commercial fleets. The stations were acquired by Flyers/Quick Fuel. (23ALJ279)

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Side view of ood and Lucite deal toy marking the acquisition o automated cardlock fueling stations. Wood and Lucite deal toy commemorating the acquisition of 20 cardlock fueling stations, mostly in Michigan.

Crystal and Metal Shipping Container Deal Toy

Custom crystal deal toy celebrating Series D funding for SkyCell. The Zug, Switzerland-based company provides temperature-controlled smart air freight containers for shipping pharmaceutical goods, including vaccines. (24LNL090)

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Side view of deal tombstone marking funding for Swiss pharmaceutical company SkyCell.

Employee Continuous Improvement Training Award

Custom Lucite and wood award recognizing the successful completion of an employee continuous improvement training program. (24ALJ162)

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Fire Pit-Themed Deal Toy

Custom deal toy, incorporating an Adirondack lawn chair, marking the acquisition of Starfire Direct. The Temecula, California-based company produces fireplaces, fire pits, and other outdoor patio furniture. (22AKL621)

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Top view of fire pit-themed deal toy.

Pike’s Peak-Themed Deal Toy

Mountain-themed wood and crystal deal toy celebrating the issue of asset-backed bonds secured by auto loan receivables. The bonds were issued by Colorado Springs-based Ent Credit Union. (23ALJ269)

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Magnet-Themed Financial Tombstone

Lucite financial tombstone celebrating Series B funding for Texas-based Noveon Magnetics. The company has developed a patented magnet-to-magnet recycling process. (23AJH076)

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Financial tombstone commemorating a funding round for Noveon Magnetics. The company manufactures sustainable rare earth magnets for use in sectors ranging from automotive and medical to defense and consumer goods.