Graphic Whizard

What Graphic Whizard does

Graphic Whizard is a privately held Canadian manufacturer and distributor of print finishing equipment, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario. The company designs and builds a portfolio of automated finishing machines under its PT Series and SINAJET sub-brands, including Slitter Cutter Creasing machines (SCC), UV coaters, perfect binders (EVA and PUR), creasing/perforating systems, folders, paper cutting equipment, digital die cutters, booklet making systems, and wide format finishing solutions. Its products are positioned around reducing manual labor and turnaround time in commercial print shops, with quantifiable claims such as up to 75% reduction in cutting time versus manual guillotines and a single operator running up to four machines concurrently.

The company's technology is fundamentally electromechanical automation rather than software-platform-based; flagship products include the PT 8336SCC Multi (deployed at 200 FedEx Office locations in the US as of September 2024), the PT 33LSC (marketed as the world's first fully automated laminator that slits and cuts to finished size), and the SINAJET DF0604-MT digital die cutter for on-demand custom shape cutting without traditional dies. No public API, software platform, or AI/ML capabilities are offered.

Graphic Whizard operates a hardware sales revenue model through a global dealer network spanning Canada, the United States, and more than 40 countries, supplemented by direct sales via its wholly-owned US subsidiary Graphic Whizard USA Inc (established 2019 in Tonawanda, NY). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through dealers or direct contact. The primary served segment is commercial print shops and digital printers requiring automated finishing solutions; FedEx Office is a named enterprise customer. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount, or funding and operates as a founder/management-controlled private entity.

Name

Graphic Whizard

Legal name

Graphic Whizard Inc

Website

https://graphicwhizard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graphic Whizard is a privately held Canadian manufacturer founded in 1987 that produces automated print finishing equipment, including slitter cutter creasing machines, laminators, binders, and digital die cutters, selling through a global dealer network across 40+ countries to commercial print shops, with FedEx Office as a named enterprise customer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Print Finishing Equipment

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

Keywords

• Print finishing equipment
• Slitter cutter creaser
• Perfect binding machines
• UV coating systems
• Digital die cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Print Finishing Equipment Sales: Sale of print finishing equipment including Slitter Cutter Creasing machines, UV Coaters, Perfect Binders, Creasing/Perforating machines, Folders, Feeders and bindery peripherals. Products are sold through dealer network and direct sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Graphic Whizard manufactures and distributes automated print finishing equipment used by commercial print shops and digital printers. Its PT Series product line includes Slitter Cutter Creasing machines, UV Coaters, Perfect Binders (EVA and PUR), Creasing/Perforating systems, Folders, Guillotine Paper Cutters, Booklet Making systems, Wide Format solutions, and the SINAJET DF0604-MT Digital Die Cutter. Equipment is sold through a global dealer network in Canada, the US, and 40+ countries, with direct sales via its US subsidiary.

Product overview

Graphic Whizard is a North American manufacturer and distributor of print finishing equipment with dealers in Canada, the United States, and 40+ countries worldwide. The company was established in 1987 and founded Graphic Whizard USA Inc. in NY in 2019. The product portfolio is organized around a unified platform of PT Series automated finishing equipment that can operate individually or in coordinated workflows. Core offerings include the PTSCC Slitter Cutter Creaser series (combining slitting, cutting, and creasing), PT Series Creasing/Perforating Systems, PT Series Folders, Digital Die Cutting (SINAJET DF0604-MT), Automated Laminators (PT 33LSC), Paper Cutting equipment, UV Coating systems, Perfect Binders (EVA & PUR), Wide Format solutions, and Booklet Making systems. The company evolved from foundational Number/Perf/Score machines to comprehensive bindery solutions. Current products span Slit/Cut/Creasing Machines, Creasing and Perforating Machines, Creasing and Folding Machines, Guillotine Cutters, UV Coaters, Perfect Binders, Number/Perf/Score Machines, Feeders, and bindery peripherals. The PT 8336SCC Multi achieved significant market traction with deployment at 200 FedEx Office locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PT Series: Automated print finishing equipment line including slitter cutter creasers, creasing/perforating systems, folders, and laminators.
• SINAJET DF0604-MT

Products and services

• PTSCC Slitter Cutter Creaser Series Automated machines combining slitting, cutting, and creasing functions in a single system. The PT 8336SCC Multi handles narrow format print finishing with sheet-to-sheet accuracy and barcode job recall. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• PT Series Creasing/Perforating Systems Impact scoring systems that produce precise fold lines and perforations on printed materials for print finishing operations. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• PT Series Folders Automated paper folding machines used to prepare sheets for binding across various print applications. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• Digital Die Cutting (SINAJET DF0604-MT) Digital die cutter enabling on-demand creation of custom shapes for folders, rounded business cards, greeting cards, self-adhesive labels, counter displays, cases, and boxes without the expense of traditional dies. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• PT 33LSC Automated Laminator Fully automated laminator that slits and cuts to finished size in a single operation, eliminating hours of post-laminating trimming. Features pouch mode for encapsulation size selection and an anti-curl device. Designed for digital short run printers and commercial print shops.
• Paper Cutting (Guillotine Cutters) Guillotine cutters for trimming printed sheets to final dimensions with precision and speed. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• UV Coating Systems UV coating systems that apply protective and decorative finishes to printed materials, enhancing durability and visual appeal. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• Perfect Binders (EVA & PUR) Perfect binding machines using EVA and PUR adhesives to attach covers to book blocks, producing professional softcover books and manuals. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• Numbering, Perforating & Scoring Systems Combined systems for numbering, perforating, scoring, and slitting operations, building on Graphic Whizard's foundational product line from 1987. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• Wide Format (Roll Label Cutting) Wide format print finishing equipment, including the DLC-3306 roll label cutting solution for processing larger format printed materials. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• Booklet Making Systems Systems combining folding, stitching, and trimming operations to produce finished booklets and pamphlets. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.
• Laminating Equipment Laminating machines that apply protective film coatings to printed materials, including automated models that combine laminating with slitting and cutting. Sold to commercial print shops and digital printers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% reduction in cutting time replacing traditional manual guillotine with automated SCC
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FedEx OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Graphic Whizard PT 8336SCC Multi (Slit, Cut, Crease) machine deployed in 200 FedEx Office locations across the US. The SCC is recognized as a time-saving solution specifically designed for trimming narrow format print products that require precise cutting.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• C.P. Bourg: C.P. Bourg manufactures perfect binders, booklet makers, and print finishing equipment. Direct peer in perfect binding and booklet making that competes with Graphic Whizard's binder products.
• Standard Horizon (Horizon International): Horizon is a major Japanese manufacturer of bindery and print finishing equipment including folders, perfect binders, creasers, and booklet makers. Directly competes with Graphic Whizard in commercial print finishing and has a strong global dealer network.
• Challenge Machinery Company: Challenge Machinery is a US manufacturer of paper cutting, creasing, and bindery equipment. Direct peer in paper cutting (guillotine) and finishing equipment serving the same North American commercial print market.
• Duplo: Duplo is a leading manufacturer of automated print finishing equipment including slitter/cutter/creasers, perfect binders, and folder/creasers. Directly competes with Graphic Whizard's PT Series across most product categories and serves the same commercial print and digital print customers.
• MBO Group: MBO Group is a German manufacturer specializing in folding machines and print finishing equipment for commercial printers. Direct peer in folding and finishing equipment that competes with Graphic Whizard's folder and creasing offerings.
• Morgana Systems: Morgana Systems is a UK-based manufacturer of digital print finishing equipment including creasers, folders, perfect binders, and digital die cutters. Directly competes with Graphic Whizard across finishing and digital die cutting.
• Rollem International: Rollem International manufactures slitting, scoring, perforating, and numbering equipment for the print finishing industry. Direct peer in numbering/perforating/scoring systems, which is Graphic Whizard's foundational product line.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen (HEIDELBERG): Heidelberg is a global incumbent in printing press and post-press equipment for commercial printers. Broader incumbent whose post-press solutions (including Stahlfolder) overlap with Graphic Whizard's folding and finishing lineup.
• Komori: Komori is a Japanese incumbent manufacturer of offset and digital printing presses with adjacent finishing solutions. Broad incumbent in commercial print whose finishing ecosystem partially overlaps with Graphic Whizard's offerings.

Emerging players

• Scodix: Scodix is an Israeli manufacturer of digital print finishing and enhancement presses (UV, foil). Comparable emerging player in digital finishing/UV coating that overlaps with Graphic Whizard's UV coating and digital finishing offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/graphicwhizard
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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