Mid-State Litho is an authorized Baum (Baumfolder) dealer in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Baum builds commercial and tabletop folders, feeders, stackers, and related document insert systems for print shops, in-plants, and mail centers that need reliable buckle and multi-station folding. We sell, install, train, and service Baum equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
This brand page indexes the Baum equipment we list: 714XLT Ultrafold and AutoFold tabletop folders, Baum 20-series pile and continuous-feed floor folders with right-angle stations, independent feeders and stackers, transfer conveyors, and Century print/fold/insert configurations. Baum is a multi-brand alternative to Horizon-only folding when the shop wants a different duty cycle, footprint, or budget path. Compare brands on our paper folding machines hub.
Sizing a 714XLT vs a 20-series floor folder is a sheet size, fold pattern, and daily volume conversation. We will match the station count and feeder type to your work, quote trade-in on an older folder when it still has life, and put the machine on the floor with operator training. Financing and leasing is available through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Call 1-800-343-4231.
Baum 714XLT Ultrafold and AutoFold tabletop folders
The 714XLT line is Baum's high-use tabletop folder family for shops that need serious fold quality without a full floor-model footprint. Live models include the 714XLT Ultrafold 1st station, 714XLT Ultrafold 2nd station, 714XLTF-2-P-1 air-feed, 714XA AutoFold air-feed, 714XAPA AutoFold, and the 714XLT Microgluer folder-gluer path when the job needs glue as well as fold.
These folders cover letter, accordion, gate, and multi-panel work common to commercial print and mail prep. Pair with our multi-brand tabletop options on tabletop and letter folders.
Baum 20-series pile and continuous-feed folders
The Baum 20-series is the floor-model path for higher volume and multi-station signatures. Live examples:
- Baum 20 PFF pile-feed folder
- Baum 20-CFF continuous-feed folder
- Baum 20 INF inline folder
- Baum 20-series right-angle 8-page (2nd station)
- Baum 20-3 16-page 3rd station
- Baum 20 VFM programmable finisher path when listed
Right-angle second and third stations build 8-page and 16-page signatures without walking sheets between separate folders. For commercial automatic folders across brands (including Horizon AFC/AFV), see commercial and automatic folders.
Baum feeders, stackers, and conveyors
Independent feed and delivery keep a 20-series line fed and stacked without babysitting every lift:
- Baum 20 IPF independent deep pile feeder
- Baum 20 IPFSS
- Baum 20 ICF independent continuous feeder
- Baum 20 ICF-3 independent continuous feed
- Baum single page feeder
- Baum 20 RCS receding delivery stacker
- Baum Milt 20 transfer conveyor and Baum Mirt 20
See also paper feeders.
Baum parts, wear items, and service
We stock and order Baum parts for the 714 series and the 20 series, including the S261-680-BG-01 gauge bracket we list here. Feed tires, fold rollers, and gauge parts for older Baum machines are ordered against the model and serial number, so call with the plate reading rather than a part description. Our technicians service Baum folders across Michigan and the Great Lakes, and we sharpen and stock wear items in house for the machines we sell. See service and support.
Call 1-800-343-4231 with a model and serial number for a parts quote.
Baum Century print, fold, and insert systems
Baum Century configurations combine print, fold, verification, and insert steps for document and mail workflows. Live examples include Century automated document insertion, Century print/fold/top insert, print/fold/stage/document insertion, print/gather/fold/verification/insert, print/single-level insert, print/fold/barcode verification/document insert, and print/gather/fold/barcode verification configurations.
These are quote-and-spec systems: daily piece count, insert mix, and barcode verification needs drive the station layout. For broader mail-center gear (Formax inserters, pressure sealers, address printers), see mailing equipment and Formax.
How to choose a Baum folder
Four decisions settle most Baum quotes.
Sheet size and fold count. Letter and simple multi-panel jobs often fit 714XLT Ultrafold / AutoFold. Larger sheets and multi-station signatures point to the 20-series with second and third stations.
Daily volume. Tabletop 714XLT for mixed commercial and mail prep loads. Pile-feed or continuous-feed 20-series when the folder runs most of the shift.
Feed type. Pile feed for standard lift work. Continuous or independent deep-pile feed when operators should load less often. Air-feed 714 variants when stock needs suction help.
Brand fit. Baum is one commercial folding option we sell. Horizon folders, Morgana DigiFold, Formax FD/Atlas, and Martin Yale cover other price and process points. We will say when a Horizon AFC or a Morgana crease-and-fold path is the better answer. Digital stock that needs a score before folding is covered on creaser folders.
Why buy Baum from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is a family-owned print-finishing dealer since 1984 and an authorized Baum dealer with factory-trained technicians for install, training, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Service and parts. Folder setup, roller and feed maintenance, and common wear parts are handled through MSL service. See service and support.
Trade-ins and financing. Written trade-in values when the old folder 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 Horizon, Morgana, Formax, MBM, and Martin Yale folders. SDMC can only show Horizon. We will put the right folder on your floor even when it is not Baum. Read more about Mid-State Litho or contact us.
Used and trade-in. Older Baum machines stay in service for decades, so we see a lot of 20-series and 714-series units come through on trade. If you are shopping a used Baum folder or want to trade an older machine against a new one, call us before you buy at auction. We can tell you what parts are still available for that model, what a rebuild costs, and what the machine is worth against a new 714XLT or 20-series.
Call 1-800-343-4231 (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern).
Baum FAQ
Is Mid-State Litho an authorized Baum dealer?
Yes. Mid-State Litho is an authorized Baum (Baumfolder) dealer. We sell, install, train, and service Baum folders, feeders, stackers, and related systems across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
What is the difference between 714XLT and Baum 20-series?
714XLT Ultrafold and AutoFold are tabletop folders for shops that need strong fold quality in a smaller footprint. The Baum 20-series is the floor-model path with pile or continuous feed and optional right-angle stations for multi-page signatures and higher daily volume.
Do you sell right-angle second and third stations?
Yes. Live examples include the Baum 20-series 8-page second station and the 20-3 16-page third station. Station count depends on the signatures you run.
Baum vs Horizon folders?
Both are commercial folding brands we sell and service. Horizon is often quoted for AFC/AFV production lines and tight integration with other Horizon finishing. Baum is a strong multi-brand alternative for tabletop Ultrafold work and 20-series floor folders. We size both to sheet size, fold pattern, and volume.
Does Mid-State Litho install and service Baum folders?
Yes. Factory-trained technicians install, train operators, and service Baum equipment on-site across Michigan and the Great Lakes. Call 1-800-343-4231.
Can I finance a Baum 20-series or 714XLT folder?
Yes. Financing and leasing run through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Start at financing and leasing or call 1-800-343-4231.