Wizard International - Computerized Mat Cutters and Framing

Mukilteo, Wash. – Wizard™ International, Inc. celebrates eight years of financial leadership from Cyril Faulkner. He started with the company as the financial controller and was promoted to vice president of financial administration in 2006.

Mukilteo, Wash. – Hired in 2001, Wendy Wiles celebrates a decade long career at Wizard™ International, Inc. During her tenure she has held marketing positions with an increasing level of responsibility. She is currently Wizard’s global marketing manager — a role she fills with her motivation and commitment to achieving company objectives.

Mukilteo, Wash. – Top-notch customer service has been the cornerstone of Becky Tunkara’s 10 years with Wizard™ International, Inc. As the company’s sales and marketing coordinator, Tunkara fields and assists customer calls to help them make informed product decisions to improve their business.

Mukilteo, Wash. – Original software programmer for Wizard™ International, Inc. celebrates 17 years with the company. Walt Krein is one of Wizard’s original employees.

Mukilteo, Wash. – Eight weeks of deals on a variety of products from Wizard™ International, Inc. is on now. Limited-time offers include daily and weekly deals on Wizard products. Promotion launches September 12 and runs through October 2011.

Mukilteo, Wash., April 7, 2011 – The pen cartridge for the Wizard™ CMC 9000 offers an efficient means of adding drawn lines and writing text to enhance mat designs and add profit for your business. Explore the exciting possibilities of pen designs with the new Wizard University online webinar, “Enhancing Composition with Decorative Pen Drawings.”

Mukilteo, Wash., March 31, 2011 – Wizard International, Inc. announces new distributor for the Australian picture framing industry. Megawood Larson-Juhl now offers Wizard products, including computerized mat cutters (CMC), Integrated Framer® (IF) Visualization software and the Wizard Wink™ camera to quickly design, sell and cut custom matting.

Mukilteo, Wash., March 24, 2011 - The vision and innovation of Mike Claudio, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, has lead to Wizard™ International, Inc. being the solutions provider for the framing industry. Claudio celebrates five years with the company.

Mukilteo, Wash., February 25, 2011 – Wizard™ International, Inc. is pleased to announce that 20-year framing industry veteran Claudine Rivera has joined the sales team as a software solutions representative. Claudine will put her experience to use helping customers find new efficiencies with the Integrated Framer® Suite of business management and visualization software tools.

Mukilteo, Wash., February 18, 2011 – New book by Brian Wolf, CPF, GCF, provides design ideas and explanations on how to easily create decorative mats. Innovative Mat Designs and Classic Embellishments will help set your business apart by thrilling customers with tasteful, decorative designs.

Mukilteo, Wash., October 5, 2010 – Wizard™ International, Inc. launches exciting new product, the new Wizard Wink™ camera. The new camera works seamlessly with Integrated Framer® Visualization software for an affordable, easy-to-use solution to show customers’ artwork framed in seconds at the sales counter. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., July 29, 2010 – Rosana Denherder, calibration technician, celebrates 16 years with Wizard™ International, Inc. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., June 30, 2010 – Wizard™ International, Inc. hosts business partners from around the world during a distributor symposium. Nearly 20 attendees from 13 countries attended the event held at Wizard’s corporate headquarters in the Puget Sound coastal town of Mukilteo, Washington. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., April 30, 2010 – Dani Simmonds, document control specialist, celebrates 13 years on the customer support team with Wizard™ International, Inc. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., March 11, 2010 – Matthew Morman, senior service technician, celebrates six years with Wizard™ International, Inc. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., March 11, 2010 – Wizard™ International, Inc. announces Integrated Framer® Visualization 3.5, an updated version to the software that allows framers to show customers’ projects matted and framed in seconds from the sales counter. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash, February 2, 2010 – Wizard International, Inc. announces the Wizard CMC 9000, their fourth generation computerized mat cutter. The CMC 9000 increases mat design options for custom picture framers with eight cartridges, including three new options for drawing lines and decorations, cutting thick materials and cutting intricate designs with steep bevels. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., December 17, 2009 – Carol Dreysse, senior accountant with Wizard™ International, Inc. was recently elected as Governor of Zonta International District 8, a global nonprofit women’s advocacy organization, recognized by the United Nations. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., November 24, 2009 – Lenny Rice, customer support supervisor, celebrates 14 years with Wizard™ International, Inc. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., October 13, 2009 – Steve Kerr, CPF, Lead Software Producer, celebrates 13 years with Wizard™ International, Inc. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., September 3, 2009 – Robert Bridges, Vice President of Customer Services, celebrates 15 years with Wizard International, Inc. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., May 14th 2009 – Wizard International, Inc. recently announced the release of MatDesigner 5.7. The key feature of this release is the Matboard Library, a database of matboard numbers (or SKUs), color names and thicknesses. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash, January 1, 2009 – Wizard International, Inc. is celebrating 15 years in business. Serving the custom framing industry since 1994, Wizard is firmly established as the international leader in development and manufacturing of computerized mat cutters (CMCs), along with mat design and retail management software solutions. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., September, 2008 – Wizard International, Inc. announced the launch of the company’s German Web site. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., September, 2008 – Wizard International, Inc. announces the addition of Brenda Price as Marketing Project Manager. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., September 5, 2008 – Wizard International, Inc. announced the release of SwitchBlade Technology, a quick change cartridge system for the Wizard CMC 8500e. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., July, 2008 – Price will be working directly with customers looking to expand their operations with regards to multiple locations and centralized production. He will work with customers to create complete, customized solutions that will improve overall business efficiency and provide opportunities for growth. Read more »

Goldsboro, NC, July 1, 2008 – Karen Sergent-Rakers of Karen’s Custom Frames, located in Goldsboro, NC, was recently honored with Wayne County’s Small Business of the Year Award for entrepreneurial accomplishments through excellent business practices, customer service and community service. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., April 30, 2008 –Wizard International, Inc. announced the implementation of The Diamond Club, a loyalty program that rewards Wizard CMC rental customers for their long-time patronage. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., January 23, 2008 – With the seamless integration of IF Retail Management, IF Visualization and Wizard’s MatDesigner™ software, framers can visualize a completed frame job for their customer, accurately price it and cut it on their Wizard CMC without repeating any steps or re-entering any information.

Mukilteo, Wash., October 31, 2007 – Wizard International, Inc. has released version 3.3 of IF Visualization. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., May 24, 2007 – Wizard University summer and fall classes are now open for registration. The upcoming software classes are taught by Brian Wolf, CPF, GCF. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash., March 16, 2007 – Wizard International, Inc. unveiled Wizard University, its new school of education. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Wash., August 25, 2006 -- Wizard™ International, Inc. unveiled plans to release a new retail management software platform, Integrated Framer™ Suite. IF Suite is a software package that seamlessly integrates the operations of a frame shop. The introductory release of IF Suite is scheduled for January 2007. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Wash. and DRAPER, Utah - January, 19, 2006 -- Wizard International, Inc. today announced that it has agreed to acquire Eclipse's computerized mat cutter product line. Both Wizard™ and Eclipse are leading CMC manufacturers with over 22 years of combined experience in the framing industry. Read more »

Wizard International’s latest software offering is Integrated Framer 3.0, a framing visualization software program. Read more »

As you are well aware, hundreds of thousands have been evacuated and thousands more are missing in Hurricane Katrina's devastating aftermath. Wizard International, Inc. joins the millions of Americans in expressing its deepest sympathies for all those in the Gulf Coast region who have been adversely affected by this storm. To our customers, their families, and staff who have suffered through this tragedy we will do everything we can to help them through this difficult period. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash. -- Wizard International announces the release of 101 Designs, the latest decorative mat design book by Brian Wolf, CPF, GCF. The full-color book and companion CD set is a project oriented handbook for designing decorative mats with the Wizard™ CMC. The accompanying CD includes a tutorial and nearly 230 mat designs ready to install into Wizard MatDesigner™ software.
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MUKILTEO, Washington -- Wizard International, Inc. recently introduced the Wizard CMC 8500, its third-generation computerized mat cutter geared for custom frame shops that require a faster and more powerful mat cutting system. Read more »

Wizard will launch its new Web store in late January 2005. Read more »

Wizard™ is excited to announce that we now accept American Express credit card payments, effective December 1, 2004. Existing customers interested in changing auto charge options, please call the Accounts Receivable Department at (888) 855-3335. Read more »

Wizard™ will preview its latest version of software, Wizard MatDesigner™ 5.1, at the ECAF Show in Philadelphia, May 15th-17th. Visit booth # 300 Read more »

MUKILTEO, Washington -- Two of Wizard International Inc.’s founding members, Mike Bell and Duane Weaver, Wizard’s General Manager and Controller respectively, announced their retirement at the end of December 2003. Wizard ‘s Assistant Controller of three years, Rob Clark, will assume the general management position and new hire, Cyril Faulkner, will step into the role of corporate controller. Read more »

Mukilteo, Wash. -- Wizard™ recently announced the three winners of the “Win a Day with Brian Wolf” drawing held at the Atlanta Décor Show. The winning frame shops are Suitable for Framing in Green Bay, Wis., Ben Franklin Island Crafts in Key West, Fla., and North Hollywood Framing in North Hollywood, Calif. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Wash. -- Wizard International, Inc. will host a drawing for three lucky framers to win a day with Brain Wolf, CPF, GCF, at their frame shop, as an added bonus to all Atlanta Décor attendees that submit orders for a Wizard CMC at the show. All sales contracts signed at the show will be automatically entered into the drawing and eligible to win.
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ELLENBERG, Germany -- Wizard of Europe’s headquarters in Ellenberg, Germany, is now officially open for business. The company hosted a grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 17, as the official launch of Wizard International’s European expansion. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Washington -- Wizard International, Inc. announced first-quarter sales exceeding the 300 order mark for its newest innovation, the Wizard™ Model 8000 CMC. Orders for the Wizard 8000 represent nearly 10% of the company’s existing customers. The Wizard 8000 includes options and techniques requested by current Wizard users and cultivated by Brian Wolf, CPF, GCF. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Washington -- Wizard International, Inc. recently announced the release of its next-generation Wizard Computerized Mat Cutter, hosting a score of new features recommended by Brian Wolf, CPF, GCF, and requested from its 3,500 current Wizard users. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Washington -- Wizard International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of computerized mat cutters and framing technology products, announced its first ever 4th quarter sale, beginning in October 2002. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Washington -- Winners of the 4th Annual Wizard Mat Cutting Contest were announced during Wizard’s Hawaiian theme day at the Atlanta Décor Show on Saturday, September 21, 2002. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Washington -- Allen Alvo, owner of Gallery Framers in Boca Raton, Fla., is the lucky recipient of Wizard International’s 3000th CMC placement. The second quarter order was placed by Adam Levy, an authorized Wizard distributor from Complete Framers Supply, in Ft. Lauderdale. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Washington -- Wizard International, a leading manufacturer of computerized mat cutters, announces the hiring of Brian Wolf, CPF, GCF, as its Director of Standards and Training. The first to hold this newly created position, Wolf will be responsible for setting and maintaining operation standards for the Wizard CMC, along with providing internal training and education. He will assume the role on May 15, 2002. Read more »

MUKILTEO, Washington -- Wizard International, the leading manufacturer of computerized mat cutters, and Jay Goltz, founder of FramerSelect, are excited to announce the March 2002 release of the custom framing industry’s first marketing and merchandising guide, exclusively designed for Wizard CMC users. Read more »

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