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US-Based Converting and Printing Innovator EDGE Industrial Technologies Expands Platform Offerings, Eyes New Acquisitions

The cutting-edge technology solutions provider is now a $50 million business, supplying machine knives, punches and related equipment. Wilder, Kentucky (March 22, 2023) – EDGE Industrial Technologies, the industrial knives and punches market leader, continues to expand its brand and portfolio of companies through acquisitions and organic growth. EDGE brings an unmatched expertise to a. . .

EDGE Team Building

We had our first annual EDGE sales meeting in Florence, KY on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of December.  On that Thursday afternoon, we went to Cincinnati Brewing Heritage for a tour as well as team building activities.  Couldn’t ask for a better team.  We’re looking forward to working with you in 2023.

What causes packaging blades to fail [and how to prevent blade failure]

packaging machine knives are a critical component of flexible packaging lines

Packaging machine knives play a critical role in slicing and separating film on any flexible packaging line. But when packaging machine knives fail it can bring your entire line to a halt, costing you valuable production time and even damaging your equipment. Let’s take a closer look at what packaging blades do and why blade. . .

How to Reduce Downtime in Food Processing Plants

Various meats that have been cut efficiently using industrial knives help increase food processing plant productivity.

With overhead costs soaring and labor in remarkably short supply, it’s never been more important to reduce downtime in food processing plants. As a critical industry consumable, food processing blades play an essential role in keeping your line rolling. Here’s why smart choices about your machine knives can boost food processing plant productivity. Sharp Moves:. . .

Food Processing Automation: Key to the Labor Shortage

Pork chops that have been sliced using a food processing automation system.

Post-pandemic labor shortages are forcing more and more food manufacturers to increase levels of automation to make up for a continued shortage of workers. Let’s take a look at how food processing automation is changing our industry and how smart choices about critical equipment like industrial blades can make a big difference. Food Processing Automation:. . .

EDGE Machine Knives Are A Cut Above

Your customers rely on you for superior products and service.  You rely on TGW International and Leverwood Knife Works to keep your promise. EDGE Industrial Technologies has two industrial knife manufacturing companies, covering all your knife-cutting needs – TGW International and Leverwood Knife Works.  For over 100 years, we have provided quality machine knives, reinforced. . .