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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. . .

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.

Clean-cutting vertical form, fill, seal (VFFS) and horizontal form, fill, seal (HFFS) knives give your packaging the crisp, sharp edges it needs to stand out. Taking the time to source high-quality specialty blades will pay off in improved quality and reduced downtime, maintenance, and replacement costs. Here we take a look at what VFFS and. . .

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. . .

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:. . .

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:. . .

For hard-working packaging knives and other industrial blades, the right coatings can boost performance, increase durability, and improve safety. This guide will review several coating treatments used to help machine knives cut cleaner, wear longer, and shrug off corrosion. Read on to learn which industrial blade coating can give you the edge you need. Common. . .

NEW PRESIDENT NAMED AT EDGE INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES Wilder, Kentucky (September 15, 2022) – Edge Industrial Technologies today announced that Brian Powers has been named President of Edge, a leading manufacturer of industrial machine knives, punches and related equipment. In this position, Mr. Powers will lead Edge’s global sales strategy.  Edge Industrial Technologies CEO Bob Woodbury. . .

Slitter knives offer a high-precision continuous cutting edge for side vacuum packing or shrink wrapping of food perishables, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. Food packaging specialists know only the highest quality slitter blades provide the versatility and performance they need to keep quality rolling off the line, day after day. Let’s take a look at how slitter. . .