1933-2023
Celebrating 90 Years of Business
Take a trip through the history of our company
With a rich legacy spanning over nine decades, MarkMaster Inc. stands as an industry pioneer, leveraging its extensive experience to craft unparalleled signage solutions. Our enduring commitment to excellence, coupled with a deep understanding of diverse business needs, has positioned us as the premier choice for signage across multiple industries, making us the epitome of quality and reliability.
1930's
1933 — From humble beginnings, Armand and Virginia Govin launched a small rubber stamp company from their Tampa, Florida home, laying the foundation for what would become MarkMaster Inc.
1940's
The decade marked growth for both the business and the Govin family with the birth of Ronald “Ron” Govin.
1950's
Armand broadened the company’s offerings by adding engraved signs, award ribbons, and other specialty marking products.
1960's
As demand surged, the Govins expanded by acquiring nearby properties to accommodate the company’s rapid growth.
1970's
Under the leadership of Ron Govin, Armand’s son, the company continued to grow and evolve, expanding its capabilities and strengthening its presence in the industry.
1980's
The company continued its expansion and officially adopted the name MarkMaster Inc.
1990's
The 1990s marked a continued commitment to family ownership as Armand’s son, Ron Govin continued to lead the company forward with the involvement of his sons, Mark and Kevin Govin, ushering in the third generation of the Govin family.
2000's
MarkMaster Inc. marked its growth into the new millennium by relocating to its current 30,000+ sq. ft. office and manufacturing facility, expanding its capabilities nationwide and beyond.
2005
AWARD
Honeywell
Supplier of the Year
2006
AWARD
FMSDC
Minority Vendor of the Year
Class III
2007
AWARD
Marking Industry
Supplier of the Year
2008
AWARD
Minority Enterprises Development Week
Exporter of the Year
2009
AWARD
NMSDC
Supplier of the Year
Class III
2010
AWARD
Ariba Excellence Award
Business Commerce Innovator
2011
AWARD
Marking Industry Magazine
Gold MFG. of the Year
2012
AWARD
MBDA
Exporter & Manufacturer of the Year
2013
AWARD
diversitybusiness.com
Top US Diversity Business
2014
AWARD
diversitybusiness.com
Top US Diversity Business
TBBJ
Top Minority Owned Company
2015
AWARD
Bank of America Corp
Supplier of the Year
Walt Disney Company
Costuming Service Award
2017
AWARD
diversitybusiness.com
Top US Diversity Business
2018
AWARD
diversitybusiness.com
Top US Diversity Business
TBBJ
Top Minority Owned Company
2019
AWARD
Bank of America Corp
Supplier of the Year
2020
AWARD
Honeywell
Supplier of the Year
2023
AWARD
MED WEEK
Vendor of the Year
2024
AWARD
diversitybusiness.com
Top US Diversity Business
TBBJ
Top Minority Owned Company