For more information contact:

Wayne Daggett, Marketing Manager

Bettcher Industries, Inc.

Tel: (440) 965-4422

E-mail: wdaggett@bettcher.com

. . . For immediate release . . .

WHIZARD®  SERIES  II  TRIMMERS  ARE  IDEAL 

FOR  MAXIMIZING  LEAN  MEAT  YIELDS  FROM 

BEEF  &  PORK  NECK  BONES   

Birmingham, Oh., April 28, 2008 — Whizard® Series II Trimmers from Bettcher Industries represent the safest, most effective way to increase lean meat yields from beef and pork neck bones.  The Whizard® Model 620 Trimmer is particularly designed to harvest lean meat from neck bones – while at the same time eliminating the risk of bone fragments, spinal cord or spinal fluid contamination. 

The trimmers also deliver distinct benefits over the risk of contamination associated with product gathered by automated meat recovery (AMR) systems.

The value of this application is very compelling – significantly improving the recovery of high-value lean meat compared to using a straight knife.  For example, when trimming pork neck bones, approximately 2.5 oz. of meat per hog is typically harvested when using a straight knife.  In contrast, using the Whizard® Model 620 trimmer increases the yield to approximately 7.5 oz. per hog.  Significant yield improvements using the Whizard® trimmer are also experienced when trimming beef neck bones.

The Whizard® Series II is the latest generation of trimmers which were pioneered by Bettcher Industries.  The Model 620 features a two-inch diameter blade, sized to trim narrow areas easily while optimizing quality meat yields.  Moreover, the two-inch blade size enables processors to conform to the restrictive cutting blade standards as set by large quick-serve restaurant chain operations.

In addition, the Whizard® Series II trimmer incorporates new, patented design elements to enhance operator productivity, safety and comfort.  For example, each handpiece features a contoured handle to reduce grip force and torque momentum.  Operators can choose from five interchangeable handle sizes as well as left- and/or right-handed operation.  The handles are color-coded by size for identification, and are very comfortable – even during periods of extended use.  A hand-strap provides operators with added control if desired, while the flex-shaft/casing attaches to the handpiece with a simple two-action motion.

For more details on Whizard Series II Trimmers for beef and neck bone trimming and other revenue-enhancing applications, contact Scott Gregory at 440-965-4422 or e-mail your request to sales@bettcher.com.  You may also visit www.bettcher.com.

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

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Whizard® Series II Trimmers from Bettcher Industries enable quick, effective recovery of lean meat from beef (pictured) and pork neck bones.  They improve yields while also eliminating the risk of bone fragments or spinal cord contamination.

Video Demonstration of Pork Neckbone Trimming- Double click here to download

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Trimming meat from pork neck bones using Whizard® Series II Trimmers dramatically improves meat yields compared to using a straight knife.  It is also more comfortable and less fatiguing.

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