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...
Marel to be floated on Euronext Amsterdam
Processing equipment provider, Marel, had announced its intention to proceed with a public offering and listing on Euronext Amsterdam later in the year. This will be in addition to its listing on Nasdaq Iceland. Árni Oddur Thórdarson, CEO, commented: “This is an exciting day for Marel as we announce our intention to float on Euronext Amsterdam in addition to our listing in Iceland. We are well positioned in highly attractive...
IFFA 2019 countdown begins
With just over two weeks to go until IFFA 2019 opens its doors to more than 1,000 companies from around 50 countries, market leaders are set to present innovations and future-oriented trends to the entire processing chain of the meat industry. Presented on a three-yearly cycle, IFFA brings together a massive selection of players across the international meat industry. From slaughtering to processing and refining, packaging and sales,...
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