Combination strengthens global presence and enhances cutting solutions for industrial knife and cutting customers.
EDGE Industrial Technologies, a global leader in industrial cutting solutions, today announced it has acquired Carbonomics, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in precision ground machine knives. This strategic acquisition strengthens the company’s global presence, enhances its product portfolio, and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions to customers worldwide.
Carbonomics, headquartered in Sheffield, England, offers decades of expertise in manufacturing straight, tray, and circular knives for the food industry. With additional operations in Gilroy, California, Carbonomics provides resharpening and distribution capabilities that strategically expand EDGE’s footprint and its ability to serve customers efficiently and effectively across key regions.
“This acquisition marks a significant milestone for EDGE,” said Josh Slagle, CEO of EDGE Industrial Technologies. “Carbonomics’ technical expertise, modern manufacturing capabilities, and strong regional presence make them an ideal partner as we continue to grow. Together, we are better positioned to meet the evolving needs of our customers and deliver cutting-edge solutions that set the standard for quality and performance.”
“Carbonomics is thrilled to be joining the EDGE Industrial team,” said Phillip Holmes, founder of Carbonomics. “These two companies share an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, collaboration, and customer service, and this partnership is a natural fit. The team looks forward to leveraging EDGE’s deep expertise, standout products, and global resources to expand our reach and better serve our customers.”
With this acquisition, the new combined entity will be positioned to accelerate market reach, increase innovation capacity, and create expanded opportunities for employees, partners, and stakeholders across regions. This moment of expansion represents an unwavering commitment to growth that will benefit both EDGE Industrial and Carbonomics customers through faster lead times, broader product accessibility, and enhanced service capabilities worldwide.
The acquisition aligns with the growth strategy of EDGE’s investor, Falfurrias Management Partners (“Falfurrias”), a Charlotte-based investment firm focused on growth-oriented, middle-market businesses. “Both EDGE and Carbonomics have standout capabilities in focus areas that not only directly complement each other, but are critical components to their collective growth,” said Ken Walker, Partner at Falfurrias. “We are eager to see what this new and expanded team accomplishes as they enter this next chapter as a clear frontrunner in the world of industrial cutting solutions.”
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