Get Into The Fold

While technology offers new possibilities, there are some age-old standards to remember when purchasing a new folder.

Quality of construction is still key, especially if you have multiple-shift usage, reports Dubuque.

"Check out the drive system, the bearings, the fold plates and rollers. Most of this equipment is purchased on a long-term lease, so customers want to make sure they are going to have an asset that can still perform after 48 or 60 months," he notes.