Jarvis highlights pneumatic stunner Jarvis showcased its patented USSS-2A non-penetrating pneumatic stunner, which has a unique design to render the stunned animal insensible to pain, without penetrating the skull. Its humane stunning procedure also requlres only a single shot to the animal. "A better stunning is for improved meat quality, " said John W Long, Jarvis China President. ln addition, a two-hand control of the stunner makes it easy to handle and safe to operate . no recoil or kick back. Lutetia massagers lead in China market Lutetia is a market leader in China for its patented vacuum massagerjtumbler process said ta have the best performance, according ta its Chinese agent. "Lutetia technology improves the quality, sliceability, colour and yield of the finished product whilst reducing costs and processing time," said Sherry Zhang, Sales Manager. "Unlike a conventional tumbler, Lutetia technological applications can combine different process steps such defrosting, marinating, cooking, smoking, and minimise water loss during defrosting and massaging," Ms Zhang told Asian Meat Magazine, adding that the machines have been installed at leading Chinese meat companies such as Yurun, Cofco Meat and New Hope Liuhe. Showcased at ClMIE was the T3 model with a capacity of 1400kg. "lt's an ideal model for Chinese processors ta handle large skinned meat cuts," Ms Zhang said. Laska had its first installation of a bowl cutter in China more than three decades ago, and has gained wide reputation in the market since then, according to Joe Preidl, Sales Manager. "50 far the best seller is the K 330 that has a medium bowl size of 330 litres, " he told Asian Meat Magazine. Laska off ers four indus trial cutters in the region: K 200, K 330, K 500 and K 750. It has also launched small scale machines with a capacity of 65 litres up to 1.30 litres for entry level players. Lima separators cater to Chinese culture change Although traditionally Chinese consume bone-in meat, French meat-bone separator manufacturer Lima sees a growing demand for its equipment in China. "More Chinese broiler processors turn ta Lima separators because of the added value that helps them ta improve quality, raise margins and save labour costs," said Boris Galisson, Sales & Marketing Director. The broiler segment is widely seen ta be the most advanced part within China's animal protein sector, and chicken products are mostly supplied ta quick service restaurants. Lima is also ready ta meet the emerging demands from other segments such as park and beef, with its more than 70 different models of separators, deboners and desinewers that have input capacities of up ta 20,000 kg per hour, according ta Mr Galisson. For instance, its S-type separators are designed for well- structured mechanically separated meat (MSM), with D-type de-boners for ground meat, DS-type deboners for structured meat, and DD-type desinewers for desinewed meat. It also has a C range that is dedicated ta park fat-skin separation. "With our local dealer Wilber, Lima has enjoyed successful shows in China," Mr Galisson said. Laska K 330 Cutter, a best seller in China 24 ASIAN MEAT MAGAZINE - January/February 2017