FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
American Cutting Edge Promotes Brandon Sorensen to Chief Executive Officer
MIAMISBURG, OHIO — February 19, 2026 — American Cutting Edge (ACE), a leading manufacturer of industrial knives and blades, today announced the promotion of Brandon Sorensen to Chief Executive Officer. Sorensen previously served as Chief Commercial Officer and has been instrumental in driving the company’s commercial strategy, customer engagement, and market expansion.
Since joining ACE, Sorensen has played a key role in strengthening sales and marketing alignment and creating initiatives to support sustainable growth. His leadership has positioned the organization for its next phase of operational excellence and market leadership.
“Beyond his commercial accomplishments, Brandon has earned the trust of the organization. He leads with integrity, accountability, and a clear vision for the future. That combination makes him exceptionally well-suited to guide American Cutting Edge into its next phase of growth,” said Paul Twaddell, Principal at Pfingsten Partners.
As CEO, Sorensen will focus on driving operational excellence, expanding capabilities, investing in digital innovation, and continually strengthening the company’s value proposition as a trusted partner across all industries ACE serves.
“It’s an honor to step into the CEO role at American Cutting Edge,” said Sorensen. “We have an incredible team; a strong company culture rooted in operational excellence and customer service; and substantial opportunities ahead. I’m excited to build on our momentum and continuing to deliver the level of innovative cutting solutions our customers have come to expect from ACE over the last 60 years.”
Pfingsten Partners, a Chicago-based operationally focused private equity firm, acquired American Cutting Edge as part of its long-term investment strategy in high-quality industrial businesses.
The firm continues to support ACE’s strategic initiatives and growth objectives.
American Cutting Edge has over 60 years of expertise in custom industrial blade and knife solutions and serves customers across automotive, recycling, packaging, plastics, food, and other industrial markets.
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