BETTCHER INDUSTRIES APPOINTS

BYRLEY AND STUMP TO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Birmingham, Oh., April 10, 2007 — As part of its ongoing R&D and product marketing efforts, Bettcher Industries announces two new appointments in its product development and product management areas.

David H. Byrley has been named director of product development. In this position, Byrley is responsible for directing the investigation of opportunities to introduce new equipment to the food processing and foodservice industries. Byrley has 25+ years of experience leading large-scale new product development, new process development and business development projects. Prior to joining Bettcher Industries, he held managerial positions in product development with MK Morse Company, Bosch (Emerson Electric), and BF Goodrich. An Ohio native, Byrley holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University.

Also joining Bettcher Industries is Kevin Stump, product manager. He will be responsible for formulating and implementing strategies to enhance the company’s current product offerings. Prior to joining Bettcher Industries, Stump was a product manager at Nordson Corporation’s Automotive Systems Group. While at Nordson, he also held positions as product development engineer and applications engineer. Stump holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo, and an MBA degree from Cleveland State University.

Larry Bettcher, president, noted that the appointments of Byrley and Stump tie into the company’s strategic plans to develop and grow markets through organic product development. “We are delighted to welcome David and Kevin aboard. Their strong background and superior qualifications will add breadth and depth to our product development program,” Bettcher said. “These appointments underscore our company’s commitment to continually bring new and better products to market in support of our customers’ needs.”

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 for food processing and foodservice operations. 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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David Byrley, Director of Product Development, Bettcher Industries

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Kevin Stump, Product Manager, Bettcher Industries

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