Founded by Giorgio Grasselli in 1974, Grasselli S.p.A. designs and builds machinery for slicing, portioning and skinning meat. The Albinea manufacturer produced its first skinning machine in its founding year and launched an industrial slicer in 1993, then expanded across Europe and the United States. Grasselli develops its equipment in-house and reports more than 25 active international patents, including safety systems designed to reduce hazardous manual operations.
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
Jaccard CorporationFounded in Buffalo in 1962 by Swiss Master Butcher Andre Jaccard, Jaccard Corporation makes commercial food equipment for professional kitchens, delis, and food processors. Now operating from Rochester, New York, the company grew from its handheld meat tenderizer into equipment such as its long-running Model H tenderizer and NSF-approved automatic stacker slicers. Jaccard also supplies cooking and grilling products for home users, carrying its meat-processing know-how into the retail market.ROCHESTER, NY
G.F. Frank & Sons, IncFor more than 65 years, West Chester’s G.F. Frank & Sons, Inc. has manufactured stainless steel butcher and packer equipment, from custom shelving to the hooks and trolleys used throughout meat-processing facilities. Its product knowledge and industry expertise span three generations, and the company serves customers nationwide as well as internationally.FAIRFIELD, 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