Believe it or not, the art of folding paper is rooted in deep mathematical traditions. For many years there has been a debate on whether a piece of paper could be folded in half more than seven times…try it, you might not make it that far! Many experts concluded that making the eighth fold was impossible, until a high school student from  California figured an equation that allowed her to fold a piece of paper 12 times! Now don’t ask how she did it, because it takes a regular Einstein to figure it out.

At Kopytek we have our own equation and our sums are measured in the brochures, folders, postcards and other folded products that we offer to our customers. Adding design elements like folds to a printed piece can improve the overall look, giving you the advantage when trying to reach your target market.  The addition of folds makes a printed piece more appealing and less likely to be discarded before being read. But how do we make all of those folds, surely there isn’t an assembly line of people in white gloves folding paper. To save time and paper cuts, printing companies like Kopytek use folding machines. Our folding machines are capable of folding up to one million printed pieces in a 24 hour period.

Having the ability to print and fold printed pieces so quickly may seem unbelievable, but it is actually from a method refined over time. We have always been committed to investing in the latest in printing and finishing equipment.  In 2008, we designed our new facility with work flow and equipment needs in mind, adding two state-of-the-art folding units to an already extensive collection of high-speed digital and offset printing equipment. By adding new technologies, we are able to house all of our extensive services under one roof, increasing the company’s capability and allowing us to offer faster turn around times, lower costs and more personalized service.

If you have any questions about how a folded printed piece can help you, call or email us at 314-432-2700 or sales@kopytek.com.