For more information contact:

Wayne Daggett

Bettcher Industries, Inc.

(440) 965-4422

E-mail:  wdaggett@bettcher.com

For immediate release . . .

AIRSHIRZ®  PNEUMATIC  SCISSORS 

FOR  SPLITTING  LOBSTER  TAILS

Vermilion, Oh., June 19, 2006— Airshirz® pneumatic scissors from Bettcher Industries are the ideal tool for splitting lobster tails.  The scissors’ ingenious air-powered design enables foodservice operators to execute a cleaner, better cut of the lobster tail – avoiding the time-consuming added effort and inconsistent quality associated with using a straight knife or manual scissors to split the tail.  The result is a far better presentation of the lobster tail – both in appearance and in perceived value to the diner.

Airshirz® pneumatic scissors increase operator speed and productivity, while at the same time reducing muscle fatigue.  Lightweight yet powerful, Airshirz® scissors provides clean, accurate cutting of lobster tails.  Yet they require fully 90% less muscle activity to operate.

Airshirz® scissors feature an automatic spring-return action, so no effort is required to open the blades.  Moreover, the pneumatic design gives the user complete control over the cutting action, thereby guarding against accidents or an inadvertent cut.  A safety latch can be used to secure the blades in a locked position to enhance safety and prevent damage when not in use.  All units use standard 80 to 120 psi compressed air.

With Airshirz® scissors, major improvements have been achieved in lessening muscle fatigue, exposure to repetitive motion injuries, as well as in reducing other risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders.  Restaurant managers and operators of seafood processing plants who are looking for improved employee welfare, safety and lower turnover – along with increased productivity – will find Airshirz® to be a strong new ally.

Airshirz® pneumatic scissors from Bettcher Industries utilize stainless steel blades, with multiple configurations available.  Blades can be removed in seconds and sharpened using conventional sharpening equipment.  For more information on Airshirz® scissors and their ideal suitability for lobster splitting operations, contact Wayne Daggett at (440) 965-4422, or e-mail your request to wdaggett@bettcher.com.  Web site:  www.bettcher.com.

Established in 1944, Bettcher Industries brings more than five decades of successful innovation to the meat and seafood processing industries.  The company is a leading worldwide developer and manufacturer of innovative precision cutting tools for food processing operations.  Based in the United States, Bettcher Industries is an ISO 9001-certified company with direct distribution and service in 50 countries around the world. 

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Airshirz® pneumatic scissors from Bettcher Industries are ideal for splitting lobster tails – and far more effective than using a straight knife or manual scissors.  Airshirz® scissors increase productivity, while reducing muscle fatigue and exposure to a number of risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders.

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