The pressure is on for turkey and chicken processors. Reliable, long-lasting industrial poultry knives are crucial if your operation is going to keep pace in today’s high-demand, high-pressure marketplace. Here’s how to make poultry processing blades last longer so you can cut downtime, reduce parts and maintenance costs, and protect your margins. Stay Sharp: Making. . .
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Jan
Jan
Poultry processing and packaging is a high-speed, high-volume industry dedicated to providing the quality, affordable nutrition Americans need every day. With rising demand and increased automation, it’s a vast industry that depends on sharp, dependable, long-life machine knives to keep moving safely, hygienically, and efficiently. We take a look at the specific roles machine knives. . .
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Dec
Dec
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.
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Nov
Nov
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. . .
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Nov
Nov
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. . .
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Nov
Nov
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:. . .
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Nov
Nov
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:. . .
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Oct
Oct
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. . .
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Oct
Oct
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. . .
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Sep
Sep
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. . .