The company’s first global distributor gathering since 2017
BIRMINGHAM, Ohio, August 3, 2026 – Bettcher Industries, a manufacturer of precision meat cutting and trimming technologies, recognized FPE New Zealand, the New Zealand office of the Australia-based supplier of food processing equipment for the food industry, with its Asian Pacific Distributor Growth Award during the company's first global distributor meeting in many years.
Distributors from around the world gathered in Ohio in the United States for the first time since 2017. As the company reconvened for the first time in nearly a decade, they chose to celebrate the occasion where nearly eight decades of Bettcher innovation began – at the company’s headquarters. The multi-day gathering allowed distributors to experience the company's 80-year history of yield and productivity advancements for the meat industry firsthand.
The grand finale for the event was the awards ceremony held at the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, where Bettcher celebrated distributor achievements and longstanding partnerships across its global network.
"Hosting our distributor partners at our headquarters after several years apart made this event especially meaningful," said Connor Guyton, Marketing Manager at Bettcher Industries. "In addition to showcasing all the people who make Bettcher a global leader in our industry, we celebrated outstanding distributors like FPE who deliver our solutions to customers around the world.”
FPE was recognized for its outstanding representation of the Bettcher brand and its tremendous growth throughout New Zealand.. Founded in 1983, the family-owned company has grown into one of the region's most trusted suppliers of food processing equipment, partnering with world-leading manufacturers to deliver innovative processing solutions backed by technical expertise, equipment training and ongoing customer support. As Bettcher's distributor, FPE helps food processors improve productivity, food safety and operational efficiency through industry-leading equipment and service.
In addition to recognizing regional distributor excellence, Bettcher presented awards honoring distributor growth, marketing excellence, milestone partnership anniversaries and individual achievements during the ceremony. The event celebrated the strength of Bettcher's global distributor network and the collaboration that continues to drive success for customers worldwide.