Abstract: A method facilitating the production of an identification plate comprising a rigid backing plate having a peripheral upstanding rim bounding a flat area to receive a carrier sheet, one surface of which is printed with indicia and the other surface of which has a contact adhesive. In the method an edge of the carrier sheet is aligned in registration with the plate and the adhesive surface at said edge contacted therewith; the sheet then being progressively pressed into contact with the plate over the flat area using a pressure roller. The pressure roller has a recess, channel or depression to receive the upstanding rim. The apparatus used includes a housing 10 mounted on a base 11 which has an elongate extension platform 12. The housing contains a roller 13 turned by means of a motor and drive unit 14. The roller has a surface formed by a layer of rubber material 15 which includes a transverse recess or slot 16.