The Story 

When Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) sold its global metals business to NCCL and WRI, the commemorative design paid direct tribute to the commodities at the core of the transaction.

The tombstone features a stack of metallic cubes, each engraved with elemental symbols—Aluminum (Al), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), and Nickel (Ni)—styled like entries from the periodic table. The polished silver finish and precise cube forms represent strength, durability, and the tangible value of raw materials in global trade.

Set on a sleek angled base with engraved deal details, the design balances scientific clarity with industrial power, making the transaction’s subject matter instantly clear. This tombstone transforms a complex international sale into a striking, tactile object that embodies the very assets at stake.