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Wayne Daggett

Bettcher Industries, Inc.

(440) 965-4422

E-mail:  wdaggett@bettcher.com

For immediate release . . .

JOHN  ANSTEAD  REJOINS  BETTCHER  INDUSTRIES  AS  TRAINING  &  APPLICATIONS  SPECIALIST

Birmingham, Oh., November 7, 2006 — Bettcher Industries announces that John R. Anstead has rejoined the company.  Anstead has been named Training & Application Specialist for the company’s Whizard™ line of modular meat trimmers and AirShirz® air-powered scissors.  In this position, he is responsible for training new users, as well as presenting new trimming applications designed to increase plant yields, profits and productivity.

Anstead has a 25+ year background in the food processing industry.  He was employed by Bettcher Industries in the 1980s and 1990s in a variety of sales and field operations positions, all of which involved extensive in-plant interaction with customers.  He has also served as an industry consultant to food processing companies, as well as holding operational positions at Routh Packing Company and Hormel Company.

Anstead holds B.A. degrees in Animal Science and Business Administration, both from Michigan State University.  He also managed the Michigan State Meat Laboratory for four years, during which time he served on a variety of championship meat judging teams.  He is a fully trained and accredited butcher.

Commenting on the appointment of John Anstead, Larry Bettcher, president, stated, “We’re delighted to welcome John back to the company.  He has a wealth of experience with our machines and our customers.  John also has a keen understanding of the intricacies of meat plant operations and what it takes to be successful in today’s processing environment.  He will be a true asset as we continue to partner with our customers to enhance their plant yields and profitability,” he added.

Established in 1944, Bettcher Industries brings six decades of successful innovation to the food processing industry.  The company is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative precision cutting tools.  Bettcher Industries is an ISO 9001-certified company, with direct distribution and service in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Phone:  (440) 965-4422.  FAX:  (440) 965-4900.  Web site: www.bettcher.com.

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