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 and  CNC cut dieboards in 2006.

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

Phone: 417-869-4811

Toll Free: 1-888-369-6906

Fax: 417-869-5504