Precision Edge

What Precision Edge does

Precision Edge Ltd. is a privately held UK precision engineering manufacturer of machine knives and industrial blades, founded in 1987 and headquartered in a 7,000 sq ft facility in Horsham, West Sussex. The company manufactures and refurbishes rotary scraper blades, tea bag knives, packaging knives, serrated knives, circular knives, bagging knives, straight blades, granulator blades, shearing/guillotine blades, and flow wrapping knives, with compatibility across major packaging machinery OEMs (including Bosch, FMC, Ilapak, SIG PACK, Endoline, Ishida, Fuji, Rovema, Siat, Sandiacre, Aquarius, and IMA). Its core technology is vertically integrated CNC precision machining — grinding, milling, and turning — combined with in-house vacuum heat treatment and PVD/PECVD-applied high-performance coatings (TiAiN, Nitron MC, Diamolith). The proprietary PowerEdge EXP500 HPS steel is positioned to deliver 10–20x blade life versus conventional steel, supported by a lifetime guarantee on all machine knives.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time B2B sales of manufactured blades and replacement parts, supplemented by professional services revenue from grinding, regrinding, and refurbishment work. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, and sales are conducted via direct contact (phone, email, website form) rather than e-commerce. Customer segments are diversified across five verticals: packaging (primary), food processing, printing and publishing, recycling and waste, and automotive/aviation. Geographic reach is UK-based with next-day delivery throughout Europe and on-site collection from Sussex. The company appears to be founder-owned and independently operated, with no disclosed institutional investment, no M&A activity, and no disclosed management team in the source material beyond general contact channels.

Name

Precision Edge

Legal name

Precision Edge Ltd.

Website

https://precisionedge.uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Precision Edge Ltd. is a UK precision manufacturer of machine knives and industrial blades, founded in 1987 in Horsham, serving packaging, food processing, printing, recycling, and automotive clients with proprietary PowerEdge steel technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Knives and Blades Manufacturing

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial machine knives
• Industrial cutting blades
• Precision grinding services
• Blade regrinding services
• High performance coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Blade and Machine Knife Sales: Manufacture and sale of machine knives and industrial blades including rotary scraper blades, tea bag knives, machine knives, packaging knives, serrated knives, circular knives, bagging knives, straight blades, and the PowerEdge EXP500 HPS Range. Products are sold directly to businesses across various industries including food processing, printing, packaging, and recycling.
2. Grinding Services: In-house knife grinding services including surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, ring grinding, form grinding, and bevel grinding. Services cater to customers requiring blade refurbishment and precision grinding for complex components.
3. Regrinding and Refurbishment Services: Industrial knife sharpening and refurbishment services to restore blades to as-new condition, saving customers money compared to purchasing new blades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Precision Edge manufactures and supplies industrial machine knives and blades for packaging, food processing, printing, recycling, and general manufacturing lines. The company also provides supporting services including blade regrinding, precision grinding, steel and heat treatments, and high-performance coatings that extend the life of cutting tooling.

Product overview

Precision Edge is a manufacturer of industrial machine knives and blades based in Horsham, West Sussex, UK, established in 1987. The company operates a 7,000 sq ft production facility offering CNC precision grinding, milling, turning, and vacuum heat treatment processes. Their core product portfolio includes machine knives (rotary scraper blades, tea bag knives, packaging knives, serrated knives, circular knives, bagging knives, straight blades, flow wrapping knives, newspaper printing knives, granulator blades, and shearing/guillotining blades), supported by their proprietary PowerEdge EXP500 HPS high-performance steel technology. The company provides complementary services including knife regrinding/refurbishment, steel and heat treatments, high performance coatings (TiAiN, Nitron MC, Diamolith), and comprehensive grinding services using CNC equipment. All machine knives are covered by a lifetime guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machine Knives
• PowerEdge EXP500 HPS Range
• Grinding Services
• Regrinding Service
• Steel and Heat Treatments

Quantifiable outcome

• Blade life increased 10-20 times compared to conventional steel with PowerEdge EXP500
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RK International Machine ToolscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016RK International, based in Erith, supplied Precision Edge with a Perfect PFG50-150 ADP PLC surface grinder with a 500mm x 1500mm magnetic chuck for machining large components to fine tolerances. The machine features a touch screen PLC control system and was one of the first of its size in the UK with this control type. RK International provided training and support both prior to and after the purchase.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Walter Tools: Premium cutting tool manufacturer (part of the Sandvik group) specialising in milling, turning, drilling and grooving tools. Comparable in materials/coatings expertise (e.g., wear-resistant coatings) but focused on metalworking cutting tools rather than packaging knives.
• Guhring: German manufacturer of rotary cutting tools including drills, milling cutters, and taps. Comparable in materials/coatings expertise and European industrial footprint, but focused on metal cutting rather than packaging machine knives.
• OSG Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of taps, end mills, drills, and other precision cutting tools. Comparable in precision CNC machining and coated-tool expertise, though oriented toward metalworking OEMs rather than packaging industry blades.
• Sandvik: Global industrial group with a large metal cutting tools division producing inserts, milling cutters, drills, and tooling systems. A broad incumbent serving overlapping machining customers, but focused on metal cutting tooling rather than industrial machine knives.
• Kennametal: Global provider of metalworking solutions, tooling, and wear-resistant components. Comparable in serving industrial cutting applications with proprietary materials expertise, though operating at a much larger scale across multiple categories.
• Dormer Pramet: Global supplier of metal cutting tools including drills, taps, milling cutters, and indexable inserts. Comparable in serving industrial machining customers with proprietary tooling solutions, though not focused on packaging/food-processing blades.

Emerging players

• Sutton Tools: Australian manufacturer of cutting tools and industrial drills. Smaller, regional peer with comparable focus on precision cutting and proprietary tooling materials; serves some overlapping industrial customers but with less packaging-industry depth.

Direct peers

• Grote Company: Manufacturer of food processing cutting equipment and industrial blades. Overlaps with Precision Edge in food processing knives (slicing, portioning) and serves similar high-volume food and packaging OEMs.
• Midwest Knife Company: Manufacturer of industrial knives and blades for converting, packaging, and paper industries. Comparable product breadth and B2B industrial customer base, with regrinding and custom manufacturing services similar to Precision Edge's offerings.
• American Cutting Edge: US-based manufacturer of industrial machine knives and specialty cutting blades for packaging, converting, and food processing applications. Direct competitor serving the same product category with custom and OEM replacement blades.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/precision_knife
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/precision-edge-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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