Bettcher Industries Expands Brazilian Operations

Birmingham, OH - Bettcher Industries, a leading worldwide manufacturer of electric and pneumatic meat trimmers and other equipment for food processing operations, announces a major expansion of its company-run operations in Brazil.

The Brazilian headquarters office has relocated to facilities that are nearly twice the size of its original space, including expanded inventory and warehousing facilities. The new office is part of the Austin commercial complex in the São Paulo metro area, conveniently located near the city's airport and other transportation hubs.

According to Edson Bittencourt, managing director for the Brazil office, Bettcher Industries' expansion is the result of significant growth in business activities and sales that have occurred since the company established factory-direct operations in Brazil in 2003. "Local equipment, parts and service are readily available, so we're able to respond to the needs of our customers faster than ever before," he said. Bittencourt noted that each specialist carries a supply of parts and is capable of performing on-site yield and labor savings analysis for immediate customer benefit.

The new office is equipped with the latest wireless technology, enabling it to communicate easily with Bettcher's satellite offices across Brazil, plus other company locations elsewhere in the world. The company serves customers directly from company-run locations, including the important meat producing and processing regions of São Paulo, Goiás, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. Among the support it offers customers throughout the region is a 24-hour parts delivery guarantee.

SOURCE: Bettcher Industries