Mid-State Litho is an authorized Akiles dealer in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Akiles builds coil, comb, and wire binding machines, modular punches and dies, pouch and roll laminators, corner rounders, and related finish equipment for print shops, copy centers, and document departments. We sell, install, train, and service Akiles equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
This brand page indexes the Akiles models we list on the live product grid: CoilMac and Finish@Coil systems, CombMac and AlphaBind comb binders, WireMac and FlexiCloser wire paths, FlexiPunch and VersaMac modular punches with dies, Diamond corner rounders, ProLam laminators, and the CardMac Pro card slitter. For style hubs, see binding machines, spiral and coil binding, comb binding, wire binding, paper punching, corner rounding, and laminating machines.
Akiles is part of our mechanical-binding re-entry alongside Rhin-O-Tuff and James Burn. Availability and lead time vary by SKU. Confirm what is on the floor or on order before you plan a same-week install. Financing and leasing is available through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Call 1-800-343-4231.
Akiles CoilMac coil binding machines
CoilMac is Akiles' coil punch-and-bind family for manuals, training books, and short-run spiral work. Live models include CoilMac-ECI and ECI+, CoilMac-ECP and ECP+, CoilMac-EPI and EPI+, CoilMac-ER, CoilMac-EX Pro, and CoilMac-EX41 / EX41+.
- CoilMac-ECI · CoilMac-ECI+
- CoilMac-ECP · CoilMac-ECP+
- CoilMac-EPI · CoilMac-EPI+
- CoilMac-ER
- CoilMac-EX Pro
- CoilMac-EX41 · CoilMac-EX41+
Finish path attach: Finish@Coil-E1 electric coil inserter and crimper, and Crimp@Coil electric coil crimper. Browse multi-brand coil on spiral and coil binding.
Akiles comb and wire binding
Comb. AlphaBind-CE, CombMac-24E, and CombMac-EX. See comb binding machines.
Wire. WireMac-EX21, WireMac-EX31, and FlexiCloser 2 wire closer. See wire binding machines.
Compare modular commercial punches from Rhin-O-Tuff and James Burn when the job needs a different duty cycle or die ecosystem.
Akiles FlexiPunch, VersaMac, and punch dies
Modular punches let one frame run multiple patterns with interchangeable dies.
- FlexiPunch-E electric modular punch
- FlexiPunch-M manual modular punch
- VersaMac electric modular punch chassis
FlexiPunch dies on the collection include coil 4:1 round, comb rectangular, wire 2:1 square, and wire 3:1 square. VersaMac dies cover 3-hole, coil (4:1 oval/round, 5mm, 6mm oval/round), comb rectangular, and wire 2:1 / 3:1 patterns (including half-moon options where listed). Die products are sold separately. Confirm die-to-frame fit on the quote. See also VersaMac standard punching dies and paper punching.
Akiles Diamond corner rounders
Diamond covers manual through heavy-duty corner rounding for cards, covers, and laminated stock:
Models accept interchangeable corner-radius dies. Pair with card cutting when needed: CardMac Pro electric business card slitter, or the multi-brand business card cutters and corner rounding machines hubs.
Akiles ProLam laminators
Pouch: ProLam Photo, ProLam Ultra-X10, ProLam Ultra-XL. Roll: ProLam R27. Compare commercial laminating options on laminating machines, pouch laminators, and roll laminators.
How to choose Akiles equipment
Four decisions settle most quotes.
Binding style. Coil (CoilMac + Finish@Coil), comb (CombMac / AlphaBind), or wire (WireMac + FlexiCloser). Modular punch shops often run FlexiPunch or VersaMac with a die drawer instead of three single-purpose machines.
Volume and operator path. Manual FlexiPunch-M and Diamond 1 for light duty. Electric CoilMac, CombMac, WireMac, FlexiPunch-E, VersaMac, and Diamond-5/6/7 for daily production.
Die inventory. A modular punch is only as useful as the dies you keep on the shelf. List the patterns you sell before you buy the frame.
Brand fit. Akiles sits next to Rhin-O-Tuff and James Burn in our mechanical binding line. We will say when a different brand's punch or closer is the better fit for duty cycle or service parts history.
Why buy Akiles from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is a family-owned print-finishing dealer since 1984 and an authorized Akiles dealer with factory-trained technicians for install, training, preventive maintenance, and repair across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Blade and die policy. We replace Akiles blades and dies when they are past spec. We do not re-sharpen production dies as a way to "save" a worn edge. See service and support.
Trade-ins and financing. Written trade-in values when the old binder or punch still has life. Financing and leasing through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Used options: used and refurbished equipment.
Multi-brand honesty. We also sell Rhin-O-Tuff, James Burn, MBM, and others. If Akiles is not the right punch or laminator for the job, we will say so before you buy. Read more about Mid-State Litho or contact us.
Call 1-800-343-4231 (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern).
Akiles FAQ
Is Mid-State Litho an authorized Akiles dealer?
Yes. Mid-State Litho is an authorized Akiles dealer. We sell, install, train, and service Akiles binding, punching, laminating, and corner-rounding equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes. Confirm live SKU availability on the quote.
What Akiles product lines do you list?
CoilMac coil binders, comb and wire machines, FlexiPunch and VersaMac modular punches with dies, Diamond corner rounders, ProLam pouch and roll laminators, and CardMac Pro. Browse the product grid on this collection for current listings.
FlexiPunch vs VersaMac?
Both are modular punch platforms with interchangeable dies. FlexiPunch is available in manual (M) and electric (E). VersaMac is an electric chassis with a broad die family for production pattern changes. We size on daily lift count and the patterns you sell.
Do you re-sharpen Akiles dies and blades?
No. We replace dies and blades when they are past spec. Re-sharpening can leave geometry off factory tolerance.
Does Mid-State Litho install and service Akiles equipment?
Yes. Factory-trained technicians install, train operators, and service Akiles equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes. Call 1-800-343-4231.
Can I finance an Akiles CoilMac or VersaMac?
Yes. Financing and leasing run through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Start at financing and leasing or call 1-800-343-4231.