WHIZARD® SERIES II TRIMMERS DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE PRODUCT MARGINS IN POULTRY DARK MEAT APPLICATIONS

Birmingham, Oh., September 12, 2002 — Newly introduced models in the Whizard® Series II Modular Trimmers from Bettcher Industries are designed for many high-value poultry applications. This includes supplying to meet the growing popularity of poultry dark meat.

The Whizard® Series II 620 Model Trimmer is particularly well suited for poultry applications that successfully transform the traditional bone-in whole leg quarter into a high-margin, boneless dark meat portion, ready for stuffing or further processing. This new, value-enhancing application creates an important opportunity for optimizing profits on an otherwise basic, low-margin product.

Using a single Series II Trimmer tool, the whole-leg deboning procedure is swift and effective. The operator first uses the trimmer blade to expose the thigh and leg bones, then trims away the thigh and leg meat as one piece, with or without skin. The entire process takes seconds.

Each dark meat portion is then ready for use in a variety of high-margin products, such as being rolled up with bread stuffing, cordon bleu, spinach Florentine, or other ingredients.

The Whizard® Series II Trimmer line incorporates new, patented design elements to enhance operator productivity, safety and comfort in the deboning procedure. An enhanced gear mesh design contributes to smoother blade operation, while better proximity to the built-in steeling device button makes the blade-steeling operation quicker and more comfortable.

Series II Trimmer handpieces feature a contoured handle to reduce grip force and torque momentum. Operators can choose from five handle sizes, which are easily interchangeable. The handles are color-coded by size for easy identification, and are very comfortable, even during periods of extended use. A removable hand-strap provides operators with added control, while the flex-shaft/casing attaches to the handpiece using a simple two-action motion.

The new features of Whizard® Series II Modular Trimmers are designed specifically for the changing poultry, fish and meat processing industry. They add a new degree of productivity and flexibility in processing better products to meet customer needs and enhance bottom-line profits.

Established in 1944, Bettcher Industries is a leading worldwide developer and manufacturer of innovative precision cutting tools for food processing operations and industrial applications. For more information about the Whizard® Series II line, call (440) 965-4422, e-mail your request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.bettcher.com.

Whole leg deboning using the Whizard® Series II Trimmers dramatically improves dark meat margins for enhanced profits.