Founded in 1921 by Carl G. Biro, The BIRO Manufacturing Company is an Ohio corporation that designs and manufactures food and meat processing machinery. Carl began by developing a practical power meat, fish, and bone cutter, and the company says its headquarters is housed in the factory facility to which it moved as demand grew. Its machines serve food retail, food service, and food processing businesses.
Bettcher IndustriesFounded in 1944 from Louis Bettcher’s machine shop in Cleveland’s meatpacking district, Bettcher Industries makes precision cutting, trimming, and skinning equipment for meat and seafood processors. The Birmingham, Ohio manufacturer is known for its Whizard handheld trimmer, introduced in 1954, and now serves customers through a global network reaching more than 70 countries. Bettcher is employee-owned and part of Fortifi Food Processing Solutions.BIRMINGHAM, OH
Omar Associates, LLCOmar Associates is an Ohio manufacturer with blue-collar roots that has served the industrial food-processing industry since 2001. Its experienced engineers and master craftsmen create custom machinery for major food producers, with support extending to repairs and process improvement for operations across the United States and around the world.ATTICA, OH
Grote Company, IncFounded by Jim Grote in 1972, Grote Company is a family-owned Columbus manufacturer of food-processing equipment that slices ingredients and automates pizza, sandwich, and prepared-food assembly. The company has built its reputation over more than 50 years by pairing durable machinery with hands-on support, including service and training throughout an equipment’s working life. Today, Jim’s nephews Bob and Jack Grote lead the business, continuing its personal, people-first approach.COLUMBUS, OH
Berks Packing Co., IncFounded in 1933 by Charles A. Boylan, Berks Packing Co., Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned and operated meat processor located in Reading, Pennsylvania. The company has about 140 employees and is known for its long-running meat-processing business, including the development of high-speed meat slicing expertise. It expanded from its local roots into broader distribution and became one of Pennsylvania’s two certified organic meat manufacturers.READING, PA