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uPDATEs New Positions for Key Personnel at Eriez Magnetics will be responsible for overseeing all functions of the chemistry department, including, sample flowthrough, analyst training, updating technological capabilities, optimizing the services offered by the lab and formulating and implementing future growth strategies and planning. 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.” E riez® Magnetics announces the appointment of Andy Lewis to the newly created position of vice president – international. Andy joined Eriez in 1976 and has served as managing director of Eriez– Europe since 1995. According to President and CEO Tim Shuttleworth, “In his new role, Andy will manage all of Eriez’s affiliate companies/regional headquarters except for the EriezCPT businesses in Canada and Brazil. From his base at Eriez– Europe, Andy will lead the sales and business development of Eriez’s affiliates and serve as chairman, Eriez–Europe.” Also, Paul Fears has been appointed to the position of managing director, Eriez–Europe reporting to Andy Lewis. Mr. Fears joined the company in 1989 as marketing executive. His most recent assignment has been as marketing director of Eriez–Europe. Bettcher Industries Appoints Anderson Regional Sales Representative ettcher Industries, Inc. announces the appointment of Charles R. ‘Robbie’ Anderson as regional sales representative. In this position, Mr. 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 in 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 Albertsonsand Kroger-owned store outlets in California. In addition to his managerial and supervisory background, Mr. Anderson is certified in meat cutting and holds HACCP and several other food and safety certifications. B Pres Lawhon Appointed President and General Manager of Doboy, Inc. B Sara Goetz Named Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor at Q Laboratories, Inc. ara Goetz has been promoted to chemistry laboratory supervisor at Cincinnati-based testing laboratory, Q Laboratories, Inc. Ms. Goetz has worked as a chemist at Q Laboratories, Inc. since 2001, and previously served as group leader of the analytical chemistry department. As chemistry laboratory supervisor, Ms. Goetz S osch Packaging Technology, a supplier of packaging and processing technology in the food, pharmaceutical, and confectionery industries, has appointed Pres Lawhon president and general manager of Doboy, Inc. In this role, he will be responsible for all business activities in North and South America related to Bosch’s packaging machinery. Doboy’s technology portfolio includes horizontal flow wrappers, robotics, cartoners, bag closers, and vertical-form-fill-seal equipment with applications across the food, confectionery, and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Lawhon holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has over 17 years of experience in executive management within the Bosch Group. He joins Doboy from Pacifica Brakes International, a Bosch company, where he was vice president of North American operations. 670 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS | SEPTEMBER 2008

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