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Bindery & Finishing

We Print Today is a family-owned commercial printer and bindery based in Massachusetts, offering saddle stitching, spiral and GBC binding, folding, scoring, drilling, padding, laminating and cutting for customers across New England and nationwide. Send printed work or let us print it — finished books and packets ship UPS to any U.S. address.

Local to the South Shore? Drop printed sheets at our Kingston, MA shop at 66 Summer Street for finishing, and pick the bound job up free when it comes off the machines.

Every job needs the right finishing touch. Our in-house bindery means faster turnaround and total quality control.

Production, proofing & timing

Most printing and finishing is completed in-house at our Kingston, Massachusetts shop. Selected specialty products and production methods may involve trusted production partners. We confirm pricing and turnaround for your specific project before production.

We work toward consistent color, but results can vary between production runs, printing methods, papers and finishes. If color is critical, contact us before ordering to discuss proofing options.

Small digital print runs are welcome. Minimum quantities depend on the product, stock and production method; we confirm any minimum with your quote.

Most jobs ship in 1–3 business days after required artwork, proof and pricing approvals. Same-day and rush service is available on many items; call or email for availability on your order. Shipping costs and UPS transit time are additional. Mailing schedules are confirmed separately.

Available options

  • Cutting, folding, scoring and perforating — including brochure folding
  • Saddle-stitch and spiral binding for booklet printing
  • Padding and numbering
  • 3 mil roll laminating up to 24" wide
  • Hole-punching and drilling
  • Shrink-wrapping and packaging

Common questions

Can you ship bindery and finishing work outside of New England?

Yes. Bindery & Finishing orders can ship UPS to any U.S. address. Shipping is quoted on the real weight and carton size of your job, including applicable handling. Local pickup is always free if you're nearby.

How do I order bindery and finishing work online?

Upload your artwork on our Place Order page or attach it to a quote request. We check the file, email you a proof or a note if anything needs adjusting, and confirm price, finishing and ship date before we print. Nothing goes on press until you approve it.

How long does bindery and finishing work take?

Most jobs ship in 1–3 business days, with rush service on many items. The production notes on this page explain approvals, color and shipping time.

What binding options do you offer?

Saddle-stitch (booklet stapling) up to ~80 pages, GBC plastic comb binding, spiral (coil) binding, and 2- or 3-hole drilled sets for binders. We help pick the right binding for page count, lay-flat needs and budget.

How much does spiral or GBC binding cost?

Spiral and GBC binding each start at about $3.50 per book for up to ~100 pages with a clear front and color back cover. Saddle-stitching starts at about $0.25 per book, priced by the total number of pages. Larger page counts and premium cover stocks are quoted per job.

Can you cut, fold, perf or score my own printed pieces?

Yes — bring in your own printed sheets and we'll finish them. Common pricing: cutting is $5–$15 per cut depending on stack size, folding is roughly $20 per 1,000 sheets, scoring and perforating run $25–$50 setup plus $15/1,000. Call with quantity and we'll quote it.

Do you do numbered and perforated raffle tickets?

Yes — sequentially numbered, perforated 2x6 or 2x7 raffle and admission tickets are one of our most common bindery jobs. Standard run: 500 tickets numbered and padded for around $90. Multi-part tickets with stub-and-claim are also available.

What's your max sheet size for bindery?

We cut up to 25" wide on the programmable cutter, fold up to 18x25", drill (3-hole or custom-hole) up to 17", and saddle-stitch booklets up to 11x17 folded to 8.5x11. Larger and oversized work routes through our wide-format finishing.

Customer experiences with this service

The staff is very knowledgeable, compassionate and trustworthy. I would recommend them for any work you need done. From copies. Laminating, invitations, booklets and much more. They are the best!!
Sheri
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For those of you who miss attentive, thoughtful, detail-oriented, friendly, customer service (the kind where they know your name, greet you when you walk in the door, and call to let you know your order is ready) AND prices that are always better than any competitor, I encourage you to check out We Print Today. I’ve been a customer of theirs for over a dozen years and in that time they have done everything from produce high-quality business materials (gorgeous spiral-bound study guides for an online course, fliers, posters for national conferences) to personal items (enlarged graduation foam-board photos for my children’s graduation parties; Christmas cards in card stock better quality than anything you’d get online—at a fraction of the cost; notecards I made as a gift)…. Last week I asked if they could produce a large set of materials for an important business contract I have in Boston—when I was down to the wire on a due date—and while they didn’t want to admit it, I know they stayed hours after closing to have it ready by the time they said they would. In a world where the loudest voices are the ones to complain, I wanted to make sure our community heard something positive and knows about an exceptional local business that I consider to be a valued partner. Many thanks to Deb, Julie, Charlie and Christine for all you do.
Jen
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We Print Today is my go-to for all my local printing needs. The service is lightning-fast, and the team is super friendly and chill. They pay close attention to detail, so my orders are always exactly how I want them. I also appreciate that their online ordering system is easy to use on both computers and mobile devices. Whether it’s a handful of pages I need printed for a meeting or a prep book for a high pressure interview, they make it happen. A lot of local businesses swear by them, and I can see why. Highly recommend!
Patrick
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