Handtmann Group acquires Inotec
The Handtmann Group of Companies in Biberach, Germany, has acquired the Inotec Group. The two companies have signed a corresponding purchase agreement, but the deal is still subject to approval by the Bundeskartellamt, the German Federal Cartel Office. No changes to jobs are said to be planned in connection with the acquisition. The filling and portioning systems division with the Handtmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG develops,...
Bettcher set to expand
After celebrating its 75th anniversary in August, Bettcher Industries, supplier of cutting and trimming tools for the meat processing industry, is set to expand. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ohio / USA Bettcher’s European business with its head office in Dierikon, Switzerland, is undergoing significant personnel changes. Germany Markus Jentner has taken on the role of International Sales Manager for the German market from 1st...
Bettcher Industries celebrates 75 years in business
Bettcher Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cutting and trimming tools for the meat processing industry, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary at the company’s headquarters in Birmingham, Ohio, USA. Bettcher Industries was founded in 1944 by Louis A. Bettcher as a repair shop for meat processing equipment. However, as early as 1947, the company moved beyond repairs to present its first tool developed...
Sealpac UK announces partnership with Pulsotronic
Sealpac UK is to become the sole UK distributor for Pulsotronic and its range of detection and quality control solutions. Pulsotronic, based in Germany, has more than 50 years’ experience within the food industry. The company’s machinery is currently used by manufacturers for everything from meat and fish, to dairy and snack products. Kevin Witheford, managing director at Sealpac UK, explained: “We’re delighted to announce our new...
New OPTIBEEF project aims for improved beef production
A new research and development project involving the beef industry, scientists and precision engineering companies aims to enhance returns for beef producers while helping processors become more efficient. OPTIBEEF will drive improvements in the productivity, quality and the sustainability of beef production by improving the accuracy of current methods of abattoir carcase grading and creating the first platform for integrating data...
Dantech UK fights off stiff US competition in export sales
British manufacturer and exporter of food processing equipment, DanTech, has fought off stiff competition in the USA to win major contracts for its form press used on bacon, pork and beef. Managing director, Colin Turner said: “Recent successes were preceded by sales in China, South East Asia, Africa and more recently in Scandinavia and Chile. “DanTech’s customers benefit from great British high-quality manufacturing and...
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