The traceability needs of many manufacturers today require deep part marking, which requires the right marking process for the application. This can include dot-peen marking, low-stress dot-peen marking, impact marking, roll marking, laser marking and, now, CMT's Silent Scribe marking.

Columbia Marking Tools impact markers have continued to evolve with improved types of alloys, steels, including high-strength low-alloy steel (HSLA) and different formulations of casting materials to provide more versatility in the range of marking pressure capability. Columbia's most recent development is the S.A.S. (Sound Abatement System) for 8 and 12-ton Slide-A-Mark air-powered impact marker