Program Information Since 1977, Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc. (???Ellison???) has been a women-led, family-owned business that takes pride in manufacturing high-quality, do-it-yourself (DIY) arts & crafts tools and products. Ellison is widely known as the global market pioneer and leader of die-cutting machines and accessories, and its Sizzix brand can be found in major and independent retailers in over 100 countries.