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 theorganization. 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. 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.

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,” says 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.”