Business Details
Custom Laser Engraving Services in Marquette, MI
Kudos Laser & Design is a locally owned and operated business serving Marquette, Michigan. Founded by Nancy and Jon Wennerberg, former owners of Star Industries, we specialize in custom laser engraving on glassware, trophies, medals, wall plaques, and personalized gifts. Our team combines decades of experience with advanced laser technology to create unique, high-quality engravings for individuals and organizations. We relocated our operations from Ishpeming to Harvey to better serve the Upper Peninsula community, offering services to businesses, hospitals, and event organizers.Our portfolio includes commemorative engravings for the UP 200 sled dog race and personalized memorials using treasured photographs. With Travis Turner operating our technical systems, we transform digital images into precision-engraved keepsakes. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, customer collaboration, and delivering meaningful, lasting impressions through our craft.
Services
Glassware Engraving
Trophy Engraving
Medal Engraving
Wall Plaques
Specialty Items
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in laser engraving and personalized gifts
- Our team specializes in transforming photographs into precision-engraved memorials
- We serve both individuals and organizations with customized engraving solutions
- Our portfolio includes unique projects for the UP 200 sled dog race and Republic Memorials
- We operate from a convenient Harvey location with easy access for local customers
What people say
Exceptional quality
Creative solutions
Professional results
Personalized service
Unique capabilities
Services
Glassware Engraving
We specialize in precision laser engraving on glassware items including drinkware, awards, and decorative pieces. Our technology creates permanent, detailed designs that withstand regular use. Customers can choose from etching text, logos, or photographic images onto their glass items for personal or professional use.
Trophy Engraving
Our trophy engraving service caters to sports leagues, organizations, and event planners. We engrave detailed text and graphics on various trophy styles including traditional metal cups, acrylic awards, and wooden plaques. Our system ensures perfect alignment and consistent lettering for professional results.
Medal Engraving
We provide custom engraving on medals for athletic events, academic achievements, and special recognitions. Our laser technology handles intricate designs on metal surfaces while maintaining the integrity of the medal's original design. Customers can add personalized text, dates, or event-specific graphics.
Wall Plaques
Our wall plaque engraving service creates lasting memorials and recognition pieces. We work with wood, metal, and acrylic materials to produce dimensional signs with engraved text and images. These plaques serve businesses, community organizations, and families seeking permanent commemorative displays.
Specialty Items
We offer engraving solutions for unique items including granite memorials, specialty gifts, and unconventional materials. Our team works with customers to adapt digital images into engraved formats, creating personalized keepsakes from photographs or original artwork for special occasions and fundraising projects.
People
Nancy Wennerberg
Co-Owner & Business Manager
Nancy Wennerberg co-founded Kudos Laser & Design after operating Star Industries. She manages business operations and client relations, leveraging her extensive experience in personalized engraving services for local organizations and events.
Jon Wennerberg
Co-Owner & Sales Director
Jon Wennerberg co-owns Kudos Laser & Design with Nancy. He focuses on sales outreach to businesses, hospitals, and medical facilities while maintaining the technical standards of their laser engraving operations in Harvey, Michigan.
Travis Turner
Laser Technician
Travis Turner operates Kudos Laser & Design's technical systems. A Marquette native, he specializes in converting photographs and digital artwork into laser-ready formats, ensuring precise execution of complex engraving projects for both personal and commercial clients.
Questions
What materials can you engrave?
We work with glassware, trophies, medals, wall plaques, granite memorials, and specialty items using advanced laser technology for permanent, precise results.
Can you engrave photographs?
Yes, we convert photographs and digital images into laser-engraved designs suitable for mirrors, plaques, and commemorative items while maintaining image clarity.
What types of businesses do you serve?
We work with local organizations, sports leagues, hospitals, and businesses needing customized awards, memorials, and promotional items with professional engraving services.
How long does an engraving project take?
Most standard projects complete within 1-3 business days, while complex custom work like photo engravings or large orders may require additional time based on project scope.
Do you have a retail location?
Yes, we operate from 2208 US 41 South, Marquette, MI in the Chocolay Ace Hardware parking lot with regular business hours Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.
How do I start a custom engraving project?
Contact us via phone or email with your project details, or visit our Harvey location to discuss your engraving needs with our team of experienced professionals.
