BLUE RIBBON SERVICE PROGRAM

Gainesville, Ga., August 30, 2004— Gainco announces the launch of its Blue Ribbon Service. Previously know as Weigh Systems Service, Blue Ribbon Service from Gainco is a quality service organization offering maintenance and repair for weighing and yield tracking equipment. Highly trained and experienced technicians are available to assist in dramatically improving yields and plant uptime in meat, poultry and fish processing plants. Blue Ribbon Service from Gainco has operations in both Gainesville, GA and Ft Smith, AR.

Blue Ribbon Service from Gainco is designed to fit the needs of individual processing plants, enabling processors to optimize the allocation of their maintenance budget and resources. Among the key provisions of Blue Ribbon Service are regular inspections for proper equipment operation, adjustment and calibration, as well as identifying parts or assemblies that are out of alignment improperly sealed, or nearing the end of their service life. With this information, equipment adjustments or preventive maintenance can be performed before conditions become acute, or where significant downtime may be needed to take corrective action.

With the Blue Ribbon Service, Gainco service technicians gain an intimate knowledge of each plant's equipment and operating history. This results in developing a strong, effective maintenance plan, as well as providing comprehensive record-keeping for customers to adhere to NIST and state government test and reporting requirements.

Blue Ribbon Service from Gainco goes well beyond equipment repairs, too. Training is an important component, with operator training scheduled at regular, agreed-upon intervals. Aspects of training include the proper operation of weighing equipment, effective equipment cleaning and servicing procedures, and learning how to correct common malfunctions.

Blue Ribbon Service technicians have an average of 12 years experience. The certified technicians are highly trained in both hardware and software service aspects, so they're able to provide our customers' staff with the know-how and tools to maximize plant uptime.

Another element of Gainco’s customer support is providing circuit board repairs for scale weigh indicators. All repairs are conducted by fully licensed technicians, and parts and service carry industry-leading guarantees.

Gainco maintains operations in Georgia and Arkansas along with a fleet of well-stocked trucks, providing geographic coverage that is both broad and deep. Mobile service centers stock fast-moving parts and weighing equipment to minimize plant downtime, and centrally dispatched trucks are always on-call for quick response. 24-hour live phone support is also provided. For more information on Gainco’s Blue Ribbon Service program, call 800-467-2828.

Gainco, Inc. is a leading U.S. supplier of yield optimizing systems incorporating weighing, sorting, sizing and distribution equipment for meat, poultry and fish processing facilities. The company offers design engineering, equipment manufacturing, systems delivery, and comprehensive service agreements to processing facilities nationwide as well as outside the United States. In 2003, Gainco acquired the assets of Weigh Systems South, adding enhanced breadth and depth to its scale equipment product line.

Gainco is a subsidiary of Bettcher Industries, Inc., Vermilion, Ohio.

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