Equipment investment

Investing in Quality: Our Mat Cutting Journey

Since we opened our shop in 2002, we've relied on a Gunnar computerized mat cutter. This Swiss-made equipment has been an invaluable asset, offering both productivity and quality. The Gunnar has never failed us.

However, relying too heavily on a single piece of equipment isn't ideal for business. If the Gunnar were to fail, we'd need to revert to hand-cutting mats. While we've done this before and it works, it's slow and prone to errors.

That said, investing in a computerized mat cutter is costly. It's not worth buying cheap equipment if it fails or becomes inaccurate.

So, we decided to invest in a Valiani. This substantial piece of Italian-made equipment is larger and more rugged than the Gunnar.

Italian engineering differs significantly from Swiss engineering. The Swiss favor minimalist design, while the Italians excel in over-engineered designs.

We plan to keep the Gunnar for everyday use and utilize the Valiani for larger projects.