About Mid-State Litho

Family-Owned Print Finishing Equipment Dealer in Michigan Since 1984

Mid-State Litho (MSL) is a second-generation family-owned print finishing equipment dealer based in Grand Blanc, Michigan. For over 40 years we have sold, installed, and serviced offset and digital print finishing equipment for in-plant printers, commercial print shops, book publishers, educational institutions, marketing agencies, non-profits, and newspaper printers across Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

What sets MSL apart from online equipment retailers is the complete ownership experience. We are the authorized Michigan dealer for 30+ leading brands including Challenge Machinery, Baumfolder, Standard Horizon, Graphic Whizard, Foliant, MBM, Akiles, Plockmatic, Rhin-O-Tuff, and Horizon. Our service technicians are factory-trained by the equipment manufacturers we represent, which means we troubleshoot, install, and repair the equipment we sell, not just ship a box and walk away.

If you are evaluating new or used print finishing equipment for a Michigan or Great Lakes shop, we are the local dealer with the depth of catalog and the bench depth to support the equipment after the sale. Visit our showroom at 5459 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc, MI 48507 to see live equipment demonstrations, or call (810) 238-7370 to talk to Steven Barrett or Phil Foss directly.

Why Buy Equipment from Mid-State Litho

Three things separate Mid-State Litho from the online equipment retailers and broker-resellers competing for the same orders:

  • Factory-trained service technicians. Every technician on our service bench has been trained by the equipment manufacturers we represent, not by a third-party trade school or a certification mill. When we install a Challenge guillotine or a Standard Horizon stitcher, the technician on site has been to the factory.
  • We replace blades and knives, we do not sharpen them. Sharpened blades cause more downtime and worse cut quality than the cost of a fresh blade. We stock OEM replacement blades for every cutter, slitter, and perforator we sell, and we ship same-day for in-stock parts.
  • On-site installation, operator training, and after-sales service. When you buy equipment from MSL, the order ships with installation, operator training, and a service relationship, not just a box on a pallet. That is why our customer relationships span 30+ years on a lot of Michigan shops.

If you want a print finishing equipment dealer that picks up the phone in two rings and knows the equipment as well as the manufacturer that built it, that is what we do.

Brands We Represent

MSL is the authorized Michigan dealer for 30+ leading print finishing and pressroom equipment manufacturers. The brands we sell, install, and service include:

  • Akiles - paper punches, binding machines, corner rounders
  • Baumfolder - folding machines and folder-related parts
  • Challenge Machinery - guillotines, drills, paper joggers, knives
  • Foliant - laminating equipment
  • Graphic Whizard - creasing, scoring, perforating, numbering, slitting
  • Horizon - booklet-making, perfect binding, finishing systems
  • Intec - digital print finishing
  • Martin Yale Industries - paper folders, joggers, cutters
  • MBM - Triumph cutters, Aerocut digital finishers, paper folders
  • Plockmatic - booklet-making and finishing systems (Intec parent)
  • Rhin-O-Tuff - paper punches and binding equipment
  • Standard Horizon - booklet-makers, stitchers, perfect binders

For a complete list of equipment categories and brands, browse our full equipment catalog or contact us with a specific make and model.

Service Territory: Michigan and the Great Lakes Region

From our showroom in Grand Blanc, Michigan, MSL sells, installs, and services print finishing equipment across Michigan and the surrounding Great Lakes states. Our service technicians regularly travel to Genesee, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, Saginaw, and Bay counties for on-site equipment installation, training, and repair work, and we extend remote diagnostic support across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and western New York.

If you operate a commercial print shop, in-plant printer, bindery, or marketing agency in the Great Lakes region and you need a local equipment dealer with bench depth, factory-trained technicians, and same-day parts shipping, MSL is the closest dealer with the catalog and service depth to support your shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Mid-State Litho been in business?

Mid-State Litho was founded in 1984 and has been a trusted dealer and service provider for print finishing equipment for over 42 years. We are family-owned and remain committed to serving print shops, in-plant printers, and binderies across Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

What makes Mid-State Litho different from online equipment retailers?

Unlike online retailers that ship a box and leave you on your own, Mid-State Litho provides the complete ownership experience: professional support and on-site installation, hands-on operator training, factory-trained service technicians, and a long-term service relationship that lasts as long as you own the equipment.

Are your technicians factory-trained?

Yes. All of our service technicians are factory-trained by the equipment manufacturers we represent. This ensures they understand the equipment at a deep technical level and can troubleshoot and repair it without escalating every problem back to the manufacturer.

Does Mid-State Litho serve the Great Lakes region outside of Michigan?

Yes. While we are based in Grand Blanc, Michigan, we serve print shops, binderies, and in-plant operations throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region. For remote diagnostics and technical support, we extend coverage to customers across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and western New York.

Why is Mid-State Litho located near Challenge Machinery?

We are located in Grand Blanc, Michigan, not far from Challenge Machinery's manufacturing headquarters in Roeper Park. This proximity gives us unique advantages: first access to new Challenge equipment releases, faster parts availability for Challenge cutters and drills, and a direct working relationship with Challenge's engineering and service teams that benefits MSL customers nationwide.

Showroom Hours & Location

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Saturday & Sunday Closed

Contact Mid-State Litho

📍 Address 5459 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc, MI 48507-4021
📞 Toll-Free (800) 343-4231
📞 Local (810) 238-7370
📠 Fax (810) 238-9008
📧 Sales sales@midstatelitho.com
📧 Support support@midstatelitho.com

Meet Our Print Finishing Specialists

👤 Steven Barrett - President 📞 Office: (810) 238-7370
📱 Mobile: (810) 513-9725
👤 Phil Foss - System Specialist 📞 Office: (810) 238-7370
📱 Mobile: (810) 265-9755

🏢 Visit Our Showroom

Live equipment demonstrations are available at our office/showroom. Contact us at (800) 343-4231 or (810) 238-7370 to schedule a visit and get a firsthand look at new technology.

📦 Printing & Graphics Arts Equipment & Supplies

MSL offers both new and used printing, prepress, finishing, mailing, and office equipment. Our qualified sales team is here to help you choose the right equipment for your business.

In addition to equipment, we provide printshop and office supplies to keep your business running smoothly. Not sure what you need? Our support team is ready to assist.

🛠️ Equipment Service & Support

After-the-sale support has always been MSL's advantage. We offer service:

  • 📍 On-Site
  • 📞 Over-the-Phone
  • 📧 Via Email

For service requests please visit our support page or call us at (800) 343-4231. If urgent, contact us directly at (810) 238-7370.

🌎 MSL Affiliations

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