Formax Equipment - Authorized Dealer for Folders, Cutters, Shredders & Mailing Systems
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Formax dealer, carrying the full Formax print-finishing and mailing line: Cut-True guillotine cutters, FD-series paper folders, deskside and high-security shredders, AutoSeal pressure sealers, folder-inserters, and ColorMax color and address printers. Whether you're folding statements, sealing pressure-seal mailers, shredding sensitive records, or trimming print runs, our team specs, installs, and services every Formax machine. Family-owned and serving Michigan and the Great Lakes since 1984. Browse by category below or contact our team for a quote on any Formax model.
Formax Paper Folding Machines
The Formax FD 3302 is a production-grade document folder handling letter, legal, A4, and custom sheet sizes with fold capacities from 100 to 200+ sheets per minute. Designed for mail shops, in-plant print centers, and commercial printers that need reliable, high-speed folding for inserter-ready documents. The FD 3302 operates as a standalone folder or in-line with Formax inserter systems for fully automated mail processing.
The Formax folder range runs well beyond the FD 3302. Mid-State Litho also carries the FD 300-series desktop and office folders - the FD 300, FD 314, FD 324, FD 346, FD 386, and FD 38Xi - plus the production-class Formax ATLAS-AS at the top of the line. From an entry-level office folder to full production folding, there is a Formax model at every tier. Contact us for pricing and a recommendation on the right folder for your volume.
Looking for a wider folder selection? Browse our full paper folding machines collection - including Martin Yale, Standard Horizon, and Baum folders alongside Formax.
Formax Cut-True Paper Cutters
Mid-State Litho carries the full ten-model Formax Cut-True guillotine cutter line, from manual entry-level cutters to the flagship 33H:
- Formax Cut-True 13M, 15M, 16M, 23S & 27S - The manual and small-format end of the Cut-True line. An affordable entry point into Formax guillotine cutting for offices and light-duty environments.
- Formax Cut-True 28A - Semi-automatic electric paper cutter, 11" cut width, designed for desktop office environments and low-volume cutting tasks.
- Formax Cut-True 29A / 29H - 23" electric guillotine cutter, 500-sheet capacity. Production-grade daily-use cutting for print shops and binderies. The 29H adds hydraulic blade assistance for all-day operation.
- Formax Cut-True 31H - Heavy-duty hydraulic guillotine cutter for high-volume commercial cutting. Built for binderies and print shops running full production schedules.
- Formax Cut-True 33H - The flagship of the Cut-True line: Formax's largest hydraulic guillotine cutter, built for the heaviest production cutting workloads. Contact us for a quote and availability.
Need to compare Formax cutters with other brands? See our full guillotine paper cutters collection, browse hydraulic guillotine cutters or electric paper cutters, and compare Challenge Machinery (made 20 minutes from our Grand Blanc, MI facility), MBM Triumph, and Standard Horizon.
Formax Shredders & Data Destruction
Shredders are Formax's deepest category at Mid-State Litho - roughly two dozen active models spanning every office duty tier. The deskside cross-cut range runs from the entry FD 8206CC through the FD 8700-class office units like the FD 8304CC, with the Greenwave eco line adding energy-saving operation for offices watching power use. At the secure end, the FD 8300HS through FD 8732HS high-security units shred to DIN P-7 for classified-level destruction. Beyond paper, Formax builds the FD 8806CC and FD 8806SC conveyor shredders for centralized high-volume destruction, FD 87 Casino shredders for chips and cards, and FD 87HD/HDS hard-drive destroyers for end-of-life media.
Start from our full paper shredders collection to compare Formax against MBM Destroyit across deskside, departmental, and high-security classes - and ask us about cut levels: routine documents run P-4, confidential records P-5, and classified work P-7.
Formax ColorMax Digital Color Envelope Printers & Address Printers
The Formax ColorMax8 is a high-speed digital color envelope printer producing full-color addressed envelopes, postcards, and flat mailers at speeds up to 8,400 pieces per hour. It uses Formax's Memjet-based inkjet print engine for production-speed output without the cost of offset or laser systems. The ColorMax8 handles #10 through 9" x 12" envelopes and integrates directly with Formax inserter systems for end-to-end mailing automation.
For monochrome address printing, Mid-State Litho carries the full four-model Formax address printer line - the AP2, AP3, AP4, and AP4F - designed for high-throughput USPS-compliant Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMb) address printing on envelopes and postcards, from the entry-level AP2 up to the top-of-line AP4F.
Compare Formax against other envelope printer brands: browse our full color inkjet envelope printers collection featuring Quadient MACH series, Postmark, IntoPrint, and Epson models.
Formax AutoSeal Pressure Sealers & Folder-Inserters
Formax AutoSeal pressure sealers - the FD 1202 through the FD 2300 series - fold and seal one-piece pressure-seal mailers in a single pass, no envelope needed. They are the fast lane for checks, PIN notices, grade reports, and statements printed on pressure-seal stock: the AutoSeal FD 1506 is a popular mid-line example, and Mid-State Litho carries eleven active AutoSeal models from desktop to production duty. If your mailpieces need documents folded and inserted into a separate envelope instead, that is the folder-inserter family below.
Formax is one of the leading brands for automated mail inserting and processing, and Mid-State Litho carries the full inserter lineup:
- Formax FD-6104 - Entry-level automatic folder-inserter for smaller mail shops. Handles up to 3 inserts per cycle at speeds up to 1,800 pieces per hour.
- Formax FD-6210 - Mid-range folder-inserter with enhanced automation for medium-volume mail production. Up to 2 inserts per cycle, ideal for in-plant and quick printers.
- Formax FD-6308 - Office folder-inserter sitting between the entry FD-6104 and the production FD-6406. Contact us for configuration options and a quote.
- Formax FD-6406 Series - Production folder-inserter handling up to 4 inserts and envelopes from #9 through 9" x 12". Suited for commercial print shops and mailing houses.
- Formax FD-6608 Series - High-volume inserter system for large-scale mailing operations. Multi-station configuration with throughput up to 5,600+ pieces per hour.
- Formax FD-7104 & FD-7700 - The top of the Formax inserting line for high-volume production mail centers. Quote-only configurations built around your job mix - contact us to spec one.
- Formax SEAL-GL - Standalone envelope sealing system for operations that batch-seal without a full inserter system.
Pair your Formax inserter with a mailing equipment system from our full lineup - including Quadient, Rena, and Streamfeeder.
Why Buy Formax Equipment from Mid-State Litho?
- Authorized Formax dealer - We sell, install, and service the full Formax lineup including folders, cutters, shredders, AutoSeal sealers, inserters, and ColorMax printers.
- Factory-trained technicians - On-site service across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and the Great Lakes region. We stock parts and can source OEM components for all Formax models.
- Broadest Formax selection in Michigan - Formax models in stock across 6 product categories, cutters through shredders to mailing. One source for your complete Formax workflow.
- New and pre-owned Formax equipment - We occasionally carry inspected pre-owned Formax equipment. Contact us for current availability.
- Flexible financing - Equipment financing and leasing through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Section 179 tax deduction eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions - Formax Equipment
Is Mid-State Litho an authorized Formax dealer?
Yes. Mid-State Litho has been an authorized Formax dealer serving Michigan and the Great Lakes region since 1984. We sell, install, and service the full Formax line with factory-trained technicians.
What Formax products does Mid-State Litho carry?
Mid-State Litho carries the full Formax equipment lineup including: paper folding machines (FD 300, FD 314, FD 324, FD 346, FD 386, FD 38Xi, FD 3302, and ATLAS-AS), Cut-True guillotine paper cutters (13M, 15M, 16M, 23S, 27S, 28A, 29A/29H, 31H, and the flagship 33H), paper shredders from deskside cross-cut (FD 8206CC through FD 8704CC) to high-security P-7 (FD 8300HS through FD 8732HS) plus conveyor shredders, Casino card shredders, and hard-drive destroyers, AutoSeal pressure sealers (FD 1202 through FD 2300), ColorMax digital color envelope printers, monochrome address printers (AP2, AP3, AP4, AP4F), folder-inserter mailing systems (FD-6104, FD-6210, FD-6308, FD-6406, FD-6608, FD-7104, FD-7700), envelope sealers (SEAL-GL), and the FD 95 rotary perforator/creaser.
What is the difference between Formax AutoSeal pressure sealers and folder-inserters?
An AutoSeal pressure sealer folds a one-piece pressure-seal form and seals it shut in the same pass - no envelope involved. A folder-inserter folds your documents and inserts them into a separate envelope, optionally with additional inserts. If you print on pressure-seal stock (checks, PIN mailers, notices), AutoSeal is faster and simpler; if your mail needs multiple pieces in an envelope, you want a folder-inserter from the mailing equipment collection.
What is the difference between the Formax ColorMax8 and ColorMax9?
The ColorMax8 is Formax's current flagship production color envelope printer, using a Memjet-based inkjet engine at speeds up to 8,400 pieces per hour in full color. The ColorMax9 is the latest model in the series with enhanced resolution and updated media handling. Mid-State Litho carries the ColorMax8; contact us for information on ColorMax9 availability and pricing.
How does a Formax folder-inserter system work?
A Formax folder-inserter automatically folds documents to the specified fold type, then stuffs them into envelopes - all in one pass. The system feeds sheets from a feeder tower, folds to letter/Z/C or other configurations, inserts into an envelope, and seals and stacks the finished piece. Models like the FD-6608 can process 5,600+ pieces per hour with multiple insert stations. Mid-State Litho can assess your mailing volume and recommend the right model - call us at 810-238-7370.
Does Mid-State Litho service Formax equipment?
Yes. Mid-State Litho provides factory-trained on-site service for all Formax equipment we sell - including folder-inserters, paper cutters, shredders, ColorMax printers, and paper folders. We service customers across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and the surrounding Great Lakes region. Call (810) 238-7370 or visit our Service & Support page to schedule service.
Can I finance a Formax mailing system or inserter?
Yes. Mid-State Litho offers equipment financing and leasing through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Formax inserters, folder-inserter systems, and ColorMax printers are all eligible for flexible lease and loan structures. Formax equipment may also qualify for the Section 179 tax deduction - consult your accountant for details. Contact us at 810-238-7370 to discuss financing options.