Bettcher Industries Expands International Business Activities.Business Editors BIRMINGHAM, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2004 Bettcher Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of precision cutting tools for food processing Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. The food processing industry utilises these processes. and industrial applications, announces a major expansion of its business activities in Eastern Europe Eastern Europe The countries of eastern Europe, especially those that were allied with the USSR in the Warsaw Pact, which was established in 1955 and dissolved in 1991. and other international markets. Over the past year, the company has set up distributor partnerships in Russia and several Balkan countries - Romania, Bulgaria and Czechia - as well as in the Baltic republics Noun 1. Baltic Republic - European countries bordering the Baltic Sea Baltic State geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region - a demarcated area of the Earth - Latvia, Lithuania. Relationships with key local distributors have been forged to assist in marketing and servicing accounts in these eight countries. In addition, in 2003 a new factory-direct presence was established by Bettcher Industries in Brazil, replacing the local representation that had been in place there for many years. Brazil is one of the world's largest processors of meat and poultry products, and represents the largest consumer market in Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Brian Feiten, Director of International Sales, expansion into new markets underscores the importance of international business for Bettcher Industries. "Today, close to 50% of our sales are generated from overseas operations," he noted. "In the meat and poultry processing field, there is growing demand for our Whizard(R) Series II Trimmers as processors look for ways to improve yields, productivity, and the safety and comfort of their workers." Bettcher Industries revolutionized meat trimming technology in the 1960s by introducing a rotating circular blade design that dramatically improves trim yields when compared to the use of a conventional straight knife. Since then, the company has continued to design and deliver enhanced equipment that further improves processing plants' performance and bottom-line financial results, along with providing significant safety and ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. benefits to workers. Established in 1944, Bettcher Industries brings six decades of successful innovation to the meat and poultry processing industry. The company is a leading worldwide developer and manufacturer of innovative precision cutting tools for food processing and industrial applications. Based in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Bettcher Industries is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001-certified company with direct distribution and service in more than 45 countries throughout the world. For more information on the company's international activities, contact Brian Feiten. |
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion