Key Technology, Inc.

www.key.net/process-solutions/default.ht...
150 Avery St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362   map
Phone: 509-529-2161
Fax: 509-527-1331

Specializing in precision food processing control & flow equipment, machinery & systems for the vegetable, fruit, potato, snack, meat & nut industries. Includes automated inspection & defect removal systems (sorters), specialized conveying systems (material handling), precision grading & sizing systems, & processing, preparing & distributing systems. Other industries served include tobacco, pharmaceuticals, plastics & recyclables.




About Key Technology, Inc. From http://www.key.net

The year 1948 was full of innovation. It saw the introduction of Velcro™, the first transistor and the Polaroid Land camera. It also marked the formation, in a cramped Oregon packing shed, of a brand new company that would supply processing equipment to the Northwest's booming green pea canneries ... and later to the rest of the world.
Founded by brothers Claude and Lloyd Key and eight other investors, the Key Equipment Company set out to eliminate tedious, inefficient manual chores in food processing. That first year, a dozen Froth Flotation Cleaners, Key's first innovation (and one that still is marketed today), were sold to separate foreign material from raw peas. One cannery manager was moved to write: "We have recovered 100% more peas this season than in any other ... our pack is far superior in quality due to these cleaners taking out splits and skins as well as nightshade." And they did it with 18 manual workers instead of 42.


Today, with the added technologies and non-food market positions brought by SRC Vision and Farmco Inc, Key moves into a new century from a position of strength and with a strong sense of history. In fact, armed with more than 50 years of unmatched experience and many of the industry's most talented engineers, researchers and developers, the company will continue to deliver new products and services to its customers in the food, tobacco, plastics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and forest products industry.


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Activities: Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Year Company Founded: 1948
Certification: ISO 9001:2008
Export Markets: Latin America/Caribbean, Western Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia, Europe, Canada, Mexico

Brand Names:
FluoRaptor, Impulse, Iso-Flo, Marathon, Optyx, Raptor, Tegra



News & Press Releases

February 1, 2012 — Key Technology Announces Fiscal 2012 First Quarter Results
JANUARY 26, 2012 - Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTEC) announced today sales and operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 ended December 31, 2011.
January 26, 2012 — Key Technology Introduces New Wet Spinach Sorting System
Key Technology introduces its new Wet Spinach Sorting System for frozen and canned spinach processing lines. This integrated system includes an Iso-Flo® dewatering shaker, Flo-Belt, and Manta® sorter with laser technology and top and bottom cameras to inspect wet spinach after washing and maximize the removal of foreign material (FM) and leaf defects. Compared to sorting spinach before washing, this new system improves product quality and food safety while dramatically improving yield.
January 16, 2012 — Key Technology Introduces New Auto Dryer for Fresh-Cut Produce
Key Technology introduces the new, redesigned Auto Dryer for removing surface water from fresh-cut produce while enabling continuous line flow. Available in one-, two-, and four-drum models, the new Auto Dryer is engineered to achieve the smoothest operation with new controls, a new motor, and a new structure that improves the dynamic operating condition of the dryer. This automatic dryer removes moisture from fresh-cut produce gently and consistently to enhance product quality and extend...
January 12, 2012 — Key Technology Announces Fiscal 2012 First Quarter Conference Call
JANUARY 9, 2012 - Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTEC) announced today that it plans to release financial results for the fiscal 2012 first quarter, ended December 31, 2011, at approximately 1:10 p.m. PST (4:10 p.m. EST) on Thursday, January 26, 2012. The Company has scheduled a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PST (5:00 p.m. EST) that day to discuss the results for the quarter. All shareholders and other interested persons are invited to participate in the call.
January 6, 2012 — Key Technology to Present at Needham Growth Stock Conference and Sidoti Micro Cap Conference
JANUARY 3, 2012 - Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTEC) announced today that David Camp, President and CEO, and Jack Ehren, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the 14th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference in New York on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. EST. An Internet broadcast of the presentation can be accessed at http://wsw.com/webcast/needham49/ktec/ or from the Company's website at www.key.net/investor.cfm. The...
December 13, 2011 — Key Technology Appoints Bret Larreau as Manager of Business Development
December 6, 2011 - Key Technology announces the promotion of Bret Larreau to the new position of Manager of Business Development. Larreau is responsible for building new business alliances and developing acquisition opportunities that will expand Key's range of customer product solutions within the food and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
December 2, 2011 — Key Technology Appoints Steve Johnson as Director of Marketing
November 29, 2011 - Key Technology announces the promotion of Steve Johnson to the position of Director of Marketing. Johnson is responsible for leading worldwide marketing activities that build awareness for the company's automated inspection and sorting systems, specialized conveying, and processing equipment. He is overseeing the development and execution of product line strategies, branding, and marketing communications programs.
November 21, 2011 — Key Technology Appoints Louis Vintro as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Global Operations
November 17, 2011 - Key Technology announces the appointment of Louis Vintro as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Global Operations. Vintro is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of Key's operations, including business development, in support of the company's overall strategic objectives to deliver world-class automated inspection, specialized conveying, and product preparation systems to customers.
November 16, 2011 — Key Technology Announces Fiscal 2011 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Results
NOVEMBER 10, 2011 - Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTEC) announced today sales and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2011.
November 3, 2011 — Key Technology Announces Fiscal 2011 Year-end and Fourth Quarter Conference Call
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 AT 2:00 P.M. PST

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