How can a Wizard Computerized Mat Cutter (CMC) benefit your business?
Increased Efficiency and Labor Savings: A Wizard CMC significantly reduces the time required for mat cutting, especially for complex or repetitive designs. This efficiency allows shops to handle more orders without increasing staff, effectively reducing labor costs.
Expanded Design Capabilities: With a Wizard CMC, framers can offer intricate designs, multiple openings, and unique shapes that are challenging to achieve manually. This creative versatility can attract clients seeking custom and elaborate framing solutions, potentially leading to higher-margin sales.
Consistency and Precision: Wizard CMCs provide the most precise and consistent cuts, enhancing the overall quality of the finished product. This reliability leads to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Cost-Effectiveness Over Time: While Wizard offers a variety of affordable purchase and rental programs, many framers find that the machine pays for itself over time through increased productivity and the ability to take on more complex, higher-paying jobs.
Competitive Advantage: Offering services that competitors may not provide, such as intricate mat designs or faster turnaround times, can give a frame shop a competitive edge in the market.
Investing in a Wizard CMC can lead to increased income for a frame shop by improving efficiency, expanding service offerings, and enhancing product quality, all of which contribute to higher customer satisfaction and business growth.
Why Pros Around the Globe Choose Wizard
Wizard CMCs are built in the USA for professional custom picture framers who demand precision, productivity, and support they can count on.
“Our Wizard streamlines our framing process. We use it every day for a variety of projects and can’t imagine framing without it!”
“These machines are awesome… Time‑saver and, most importantly, a body‑saver. They cut matboard, foam core—even 1/8" hardboard. Worth every $$!”
“We just hung an entire gallery of matted drawings…the CMC proved to be a life‑ and time‑saver. Our curator was thrilled she didn’t have to hand‑cut 80 mats!”
“The Essential service plan saved my deadline when I needed a replacement part. I appreciated the fast customer service and free 2nd Day Air shipping.”
“Every frame I build is about telling a story and preserving a moment, and the Wizard 9000 CMC has completely elevated the way I bring those visions to life. This machine has become the heart of my shop. The precision, versatility, and creative freedom it offers allow me to fully realize the custom designs I envision for each piece. It’s not just a tool, it’s an extension of my creativity. My work with concert posters demands both personality and precision, and this CMC lets me push the limits of what’s possible in custom framing. It’s helped me turn bold ideas into clean, professional, one-of-a-kind presentations.”
“Upgrading from our 8000 to the new Z1 was straightforward… the pen tool wowed our client, and it slices through 8‑ply board like it’s nothing.”
“Wizard has enhanced our quality of work… a machine worth every penny.”
“Been using Wizard for about 5 years now… I absolutely love the interface and the finished product. Support is always available, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Can’t imagine framing without one!”
“We’ve had a CMC from Wizard for well over a decade… The equipment is very low maintenance, and the service — when needed — is outstanding. It’s refreshing to do business with a company that backs up a great product with even better customer support!”
“Buying my Wizard CMC back in 2016 was one of the best improvements I made to my business. I don't know how I ever ran a custom picture framing business without it. Productivity up. Creativity up. Thanks Wizard!”
“Been using the same cutter for 18 years… still doing exactly what it was first tasked to do — consistently. Support has been there when needed, and quickly. When you do have a problem, you can talk to someone who has the answers and speaks clear English. As a one-person shop, I couldn’t have made it without my cutter.”
“Wizard has an excellent technical support staff… They’re more than patient and will go the extra mile to help resolve any issue. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
“Brian at tech support was super helpful and patient with me. I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to technology, and he was very helpful.”
“This group has pushed me to the top… I never could have gotten to where I am at Kats Custom Framing without a Wizard. I feel the goods and services are a bargain! Thanks to Brian and all the guys at Wizard!”
“My Wizard is my best employee. It shows up on time, doesn’t take lunch, doesn’t talk back and works a full day, every day.”
“Excellent mat cutters and quick technical support.”
“We’ve been a Wizard customer for over 20 years… their mat cutters are well‑designed, their after‑sales service is excellent, and they’ve never let us down. Wizard truly has the best product range for a frame shop.”
“Great customer support… Brian very patiently walked me through the process of reinstalling my Wizard software by taking over my computer… A real life saver!”
“I’ve been a customer with Wizard since 2009… Their customer service and technical support set them apart from other companies. As technology changes, Wizard changes with it. Their cutters are second to none — not just in quality, but in reliability. Wizard customer for life.”
“Tech support was exceptional… Overall I am very happy with my Essential service plan!”
“Acquired my 8500 less than a year ago… It’s made a huge difference to my productivity. The machine is reliable and produces great results.”
“Our Wizard is an awesome asset! The only problem is that it has been so good I can't convince the mat cutter to get the latest upgrade. Can't wait to upgrade someday :) I couldn’t say enough good about it.”
“Whenever we have problems, they are quick to help out… Great service!”
“Don’t open a frame shop without one!”
“Having the Essential plan assures we’ll meet customer demands… The best part is never worrying about downtime. Getting the Essential service plan from Wizard is the best thing we ever did!”
“Great products, easy to install and use, best service of any company I’ve worked with, great friendly staff.”
“Great mat cutters. Couldn't run my business without them!”
“Wizard has the most user‑friendly software interface. I wouldn’t think of using another CMC. I highly recommend this machine to any shop looking to get into CMCs—and encourage anyone using other equipment to switch to the Wizard platform. Make your life profitable and much simpler by switching today.”
“After 35 years in business and now on my third Wizard cutter… If I had to give it up, I’d lock the door and do something else.”
“I love my Wizard CMC!”
“Your customer service and support is the best. Cheers to Greg Hiatt for helping us troubleshoot—our 9000 is spot‑on again! Thanks.”
“Here at Main Street Art we use a computerized‑pressurized mat cutter called a Wizard! We can do all sorts of cool designs and cuts in many different kinds of matboard. Our Wizard is extremely helpful for designing framing projects, cutting large amounts of matboard, and ensuring every cut is perfect!”
“I purchased my Wizard Z new with a one‑year warranty… After it expired, I skipped a service plan—until an ECU issue surfaced. Wizard Support was friendly and let me buy coverage that saved the $4,000 ECU cost… Their support team is great, and I’ll keep this plan for as long as I own my Z.”
“Any picture framer should have a Wizard… Sturdy, reliable, and versatile. The work it does just setting up projects pays for itself.”
“Purchased our Wizard nearly 20 years ago… Other than routine maintenance and one driver pack, it’s performed flawlessly.”
“I've been using my Wizard for about 8 years. Every time I’ve needed tech support, I’ve been very pleased with both the response and the speed. Big thumbs up to the tech team for their great help and courteous behavior.”
“It has been nothing less than an absolute pleasure working with Wizard and the 9000Z. Picture frame mat cutting at its very best. Wizard has turned us into mat cutting professionals. Many thanks.”
“My Wizard opened up a whole new world of creative possibilities!”
“The Essential service plan saved my deadline when I needed a replacement part… I appreciated the fast customer service and free 2nd Day Air shipping.”
“Though the Model 5000 is 20+ years old, I am still using it daily. Never used any other CMC, and don’t intend to start now.”
“I worked with Steve in Tech Support. He was excellent… methodically worked to troubleshoot the problem with my 8000, quickly got to the root of it, and had the replacement parts on their way within minutes. I couldn’t be happier with how things went.”
“Super simple to use!”
“Amazing product… my business improved overnight using [the] Wizard Mat Cutter. It offers plenty of smart templates to choose from, [is] easy to use, and the customer service [is] very helpful.”
“After years of cutting mats by hand, I researched computerized mat cutters… no question it was going to be the Wizard. Twelve years later, it’s still one of the best decisions I’ve made for my business. The folks at Wizard are great to work with, and nothing significant has ever happened to my machine. I rest easy at night knowing help is just a phone call away.”
“A great investment… you can do so much, and it saves so much time. Customer support is very good too. Highly recommend.”
“Talk to a Wizard… Like all machines, mat cutters require tweaking sometimes, and their customer support wizards know exactly where the settings are to fine-tune your cutter. They’ll guide you through it — I couldn’t be happier with the help I’ve received.”
“I’ve been using my Wizard for many years… It’s been a very stable product — a truly reliable ‘employee’ for me. Thank you!”
“Wizard International is one of the best companies I’ve had the pleasure to work with… Their products are state of the art, and support is always available by picking up the telephone. I’ve created things on my Wizard that no manual cutter could have done — and in short order. I can’t say enough good things about Wizard International and my computerized mat cutter.”
“I had an excellent experience with Wizard… Everyone I spoke to was super helpful, and my machine works like a charm! I upgraded from a Fletcher 2100 — this is such a game changer for my shop. It’s certainly my best employee by far! I would absolutely recommend Wizard CMCs!”
“We are beginning our 6th year with our Wizard 9000… The only issue we’ve had was replacing the PC that runs the design software. Small issues were quickly resolved by Wizard’s support staff — they understood the problem and worked quickly to restore operation. The possibilities are endless, and we’re constantly learning new things we can do with the cutter. It’s been a great experience.”
“Great product and customer service. My machine has run nearly flawlessly for eight years, and the couple of problems I have had have been solved quickly.”
“Have had a Wiz for like 20 years… Easy to learn and simple to use. When our workload was overbearing, we installed a Wizard instead of hiring a full-time employee — major savings ensued.”
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As the leading manufacturer of computerized mat cutters for the art and picture framing industry, Wizard has placed over 15,000 machines into service and partners with thousands of customers—large and small—across the globe. We’re proud to celebrate 30+ years of products designed, built, and supported in the USA.
