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Jake Sims Joins EDGE Industrial Technologies as Vice President, Product Management

Wilder, Kentucky, Oct.22, 2024 – Jake Sims has been hired as Vice President, Product Management at EDGE Industrial Technologies (EDGE), a leading global producer of industrial machine knives and blades, punches, and related equipment. In the newly created position, Sims is responsible for ensuring EDGE’s product portfolio delivers differentiated value for customers. “Across all EDGE […]

Carl Walshaw Promoted to Director of Global Quality and Technical Solutions at EDGE Industrial Technologies

Wilder, Kentucky, Sept. 24, 2024 – EDGE Industrial Technologies, a leading global producer of industrial machine knives and blades, punches, and related equipment, promoted Carl Walshaw to director of global quality and technical solutions. In this role, a newly created position, Walshaw will oversee the company’s global quality management strategy, product compliance, vendor quality assessments, […]

Andrew Whitworth Promoted to Director of Sales at TGW International

Wilder, Kentucky, Aug. 8, 2024 – TGW International, a leader in industrial machine knives and brand of EDGE Industrial Technologies, promoted Andrew Whitworth to director of sales of the TGW UK/EMEA commercial team. In his new role, Whitworth will manage the day-to-day operations of the international commercial team, focusing on overall growth in TGW’s international markets. […]

Josh Slagle Named CEO of EDGE Industrial Technologies

Wilder, Kentucky, July 8, 2024 – Josh Slagle has been appointed CEO of EDGE Industrial Technologies (EDGE). EDGE is a leading global producer of industrial machine knives and blades, punches, and related equipment. Slagle’s appointment came as part of the recent investment in EDGE by Falfurrias Capital Partners (FCP), a private equity firm focused on […]

Falfurrias Capital Partners Announces Investment in EDGE Industrial Technologies

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 6, 2024 — Falfurrias Capital Partners (FCP), a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented, middle-market businesses, today announced its investment in EDGE Industrial Technologies (EDGE), a leading producer of industrial machine knives, blades, punches, and related equipment. EDGE’s brands – comprised of TGW International, Pearl Technologies, and Leverwood Knife Works – bring renowned expertise to various global markets, including packaging, food processing, converting, plastics, […]

Marina King Hired as First Director of Sales at Leverwood Knife Works

Wilder, Kentucky, Feb. 22, 2024 – Leverwood Knife Works, a leader in custom, precision-ground industrial blades and brand of EDGE Industrial Technologies, hired Marina King as director of sales. In the newly created position, King is responsible for overseeing and leading the brand’s sales efforts. King brings more than 20 years of knowledge and experience […]

TGW International Offers Best Lead Time for MTO Knives in North America

TGW's reduction of lead times on made-to-order knives

Milestone achieved through strategic focus on work order management and lean manufacturing principles. Wilder, Kentucky, Feb. 13, 2024 – TGW International, a leader in industrial machine knives and brand of EDGE Industrial Technologies, has improved its processes to provide customers with the best lead time on made-to-order (MTO) straight, circular and tray knives in North […]

Pearl Technologies Announces Staff Updates

Ryan Neil joins as Regional Sales Manager, Ann Kelsey promoted to Channel Strategy Manager Wilder, Kentucky, Jan. 31, 2024 – Pearl Technologies, a leader in creating high-speed machine attachments for punching holes, perforating, and slitting film in the converting industry and brand of EDGE Industrial Technologies, announces two strategic team updates. Ryan Neil was hired as […]

New Regional Sales Manager at TGW – Danny Kasper

Wilder, Kentucky, Jan. 10, 2024 – TGW International, a leader in industrial machine knives and brand of EDGE Industrial Technologies, hired Danny Kasper as regional sales manager to manage northeast regional sales for the brand. In addition to his role at TGW, Kasper will be responsible for sales of machine knives for Leverwood Knife Works, […]