Printed materials should do more than communicate
— they should resonate.
At The Kennickell Group, our bindery and finishing department plays a critical role in bringing every project to life. From precise trimming and folding to high-end laminating, foiling, and custom embellishments, our skilled team ensures that every piece leaving our facility meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. The details matter and our finishing experts make sure your printed materials look as exceptional as the message they carry.
The Kennickell Group is at the forefront of printing embellishments technology, and is ready to use our expertise to take your project to the next level.
Higher perceived value
luxury embellishments signal importance and quality
Increased engagement
tactile elements grab attention longer than flat print
Better recall and response rates
printed pieces with texture and shine are more likely to be remembered and acted upon
A Seamless Precision Process
A dedicated production specialist modifies your design using embellishments, ensuring perfect finish placement.
Fast, reliable fulfillment and delivery
Digital proofs for exacting accuracy and color expectation
High-quality stocks selected for tactile richness
Digital Foil Stamping
Add luminous metallic accents without the setup costs and turnaround times of traditional foil dies. Our digital foil stamping delivers fine metallic detail — ideal for logos, headlines, and design accents that catch the eye and the light.
Variable Data Foil Stamping
Take premium personalization to the next level. With variable data foil stamping, each mailer or card can have foil elements customized per recipient like names, codes, or design variants without slowing production.
Raised UV Varnish
Create depth and contrast with raised UV varnish that sits above the paper surface. Spot UV highlights key design elements like logos, headlines, and graphic elements with a gloss that jumps off the page.
Equipment
Folding & Scoring
Die Cutting
Shrink Wrapping
Perfect Binding
Saddle Stitching
Nobelus Model: Laminating, Hot Foil Stamping
Wire-O-Binding
Laminating (gloss, matte, soft touch, scuff resistant, etc.)
MGI Jet Varnish 3D One Spot UV Varnish
FAQ’s
1. What is the difference between bindery and finishing in printing?
Bindery refers to the physical assembly of printed materials, such as folding, stitching, trimming, and binding. Finishing includes specialty enhancements like coatings, laminates, embossing, foil, and soft-touch treatments that improve the appearance, durability, and tactile experience of the final printed piece.
2. What is the difference between saddle stitching and perfect binding?
Saddle stitching uses staples along the folded spine and is ideal for thinner booklets and catalogs. Perfect binding uses adhesive to create a flat spine, giving books, magazines, and presentations a more polished, premium appearance.
3. Do premium print finishes improve customer engagement?
Yes. Premium finishes such as foil, raised UV, soft-touch coatings, and specialty laminates create a more memorable tactile experience that can increase perceived value, brand recall, and customer engagement compared to standard print materials.
4. What print finishing option feels the most luxurious?
Soft-touch coatings, raised UV varnishes, foil stamping, and thick premium stocks are commonly associated with luxury print materials. These finishes add texture, depth, and visual contrast that help brands create a more elevated and sophisticated presentation.
5. Is digital finishing better than traditional finishing methods?
Digital finishing offers greater flexibility, faster setup, and easier personalization than many traditional finishing methods. Traditional finishing can still be beneficial for very large production runs, but digital finishing is often preferred for shorter runs, customization, and faster turnaround times.