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A few days ago, at the Professional Picture Framers Association annual awards ceremony in Las Vegas (at the PMA show), Andreas Weissenberger, the owner & inventor of GUNNAR CMC’s, was awarded the rare and prestigious “Recognition for Innovation” award from the PPFA – for pioneering the innovative concept of the “CMC” in the early nineties.

 

PPFA Award of Recognition for Innovation: individual who is directly responsible for a concept or product that has become a significant factor in the picture framing industry; who has made a drastic impact on the industry through his/her innovative development or pioneering efforts; and who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the framing industry.

 

This award is not given every year, as it is rare – and historically only awarded to industry pioneers.

 

Previous recipients of this award include:

 

  • 2008 – Frank Chavez (pioneer of the concept of “fabric wrapped” mats)
  • 2005 – Vicki Schober (invented the concept of “Bevel Accents”)
  • 1999 – Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF (educational legend!)
  • 1989 – Greg Fremstad (Invented Framespace)
  • 1987 – Helmar Nielsen (Pioneer of Aluminium Moulding)
  • 1986 – Antoine Cassesse (invented the world’s first v-shaped wedge, and the concept of “the underpinner”)
  • 1983 – William B Keeton (pioneer of the “tabletop matcutter”)

 

Apart from inventing the world's first CMC, Andreas (and GUNNAR) has also continually released more “world first” CMC innovations than any other industry specific brand of CMC around the globe.

 

We have put together a timeline of Gunnar's unique, pioneering achievements in CMC development for our industry: please have a closer look here if you have never realised the impressive list of “worlds firsts” of GUNNAR.

 

When you combine this award, with Gunnar’s recent “Innovation Award” award from the Fine Art Trade Guild in 2007 for the Gunnar T1 debossing tool head concept, this now makes Gunnar the number one, most “awarding winning” CMC manufacturer in the industry.

 

Something we all can truly be proud of. And – of course – Congratulation Andreas, and Congratulation GUNNAR.


When it comes to CMC's, some perform better than others ... GUNNAR's reputation for quality and precision makes it the market leader, with unmatched guarantees for uncompromised quality - at the highest level of performance. No other CMC comes close.


The GUNNAR F1 is the result of GUNNAR's exceptional track record and long industry experience as pioneers of CMC technology. The GUNNAR F1 hybrid is the industry's first single head CMC, featuring a seamless, ininterrupted cutting process for mixed cut jobs (45° & 90°), offering limitless creativity with even less waste! With uncompromised accuracy, precision and speed, the GUNNAR F1/F1 hybrid comes at an affordable price, within reach of most custom framing businesses.

 

GUNNAR F1 hybrid is the world's first machine of the new generation of CMC's - the hybrid CMC's.

 

Come to the Framing shows in Birmingham/GB and Bologna/IT to see this world premiere live at the GUNNAR booth. For more details click here.


Computer-controlled GUNNAR mat cutters put you one step ahead. GUNNAR takes its cue from the needs of tomorrow, applying its more than 15 years of experience in the field. The durability and straightforward design of each and every GUNNAR give your company a valuable competitive edge. Now and into the future.


Boost your profits and increase your output. High productivity and low maintenance costs guarantee you optimum efficiency and optimised costs. You enjoy absolute freedom, thanks to the flexible machines and unbelievably versatile control software.


Investing in a GUNNAR means investing in the future and in your success. For GUNNAR is a pioneer in performance, standing for Swiss quality and precision. Throughout the world. Our global sales and service network is there for you any time, anywhere.


The straightforward, logical design of every GUNNAR is part of our philosophy and the direct result of our comprehensive technical expertise. A GUNNAR is easy to maintain and - if ever needed - to repair.

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