Bettcher Industries Appoints Anderson Regional Sales Representative

Bettcher Industries, Inc. announces the appointment of Charles R. 'Robbie' Anderson as Regional Sales Representative.

Birmingham, OH (Vocus) July 9, 2008 -- Bettcher Industries, Inc. (http://www.bettcher.com/) announces the appointment of Charles R. ‘Robbie’ Anderson as Regional Sales Representative. In this position, Anderson will be responsible for sales and service activities for Bettcher’s Whizard® Trimmer and AirShirz® scissors product lines. He will support customers in the southwest region of the United States, including Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas and Southern California.

Robbie Anderson has more than 20 years experience in the meat industry, including managerial, operations and quality control positions processing plants with such companies as Hamilton Meats in California and Maverick Ranch in Colorado. He has also worked on the retail side of the industry in meat department management positions at various Albertsons- and Kroger-owned store outlets in California. In addition to his managerial and supervisory background, Anderson is certified in meat cutting, and holds HACCP and several other food and safety certifications.

Commenting on Anderson’s appointment as a regional manager, Larry Bettcher, President, stated, “We’re pleased to welcome Robbie to Bettcher Industries. His background and skills across the full spectrum from processing to retailing relates to the multi-faceted needs of our meat industry customers today. This understanding, as well as his hands-on knowledge of our product line, will serve our customers in the southwest region well.”

Established in 1944, Bettcher Industries brings more than five 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 industrial operations. 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. Phone: (440) 965-4422. Web site: http://www.bettcher.com/.

Contact Information:

Wayne Daggett

440-965-4422

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