Key Technology's potato processing equipment includes optical inspection systems, laser sorters, sizing, grading, and packaging conveyors, and revolutionary Automatic Defect Removal (ADR®) systems.
Key's extensive line of technology helps operations worldwide meet quality, safety, and capacity demands every day.
Other brand names of Key Technology are Optyx, ISO-FLO and Impulse.
The company has facilities in the United States (Walla Walla, Washington), Europe, China, Australia and Mexico.
Key Technology merged with Visys early 2013.
Key Technology became a Duravant company in 2018.
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January 10, 2022
Key Technology Appoints Buffy Hagerman as Marketing Communications Manager
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Buffy Hagerman as Marketing Communications Manager.
September 24, 2021
Exeter Engineering and Key Technology Form Partnership to Introduce Oculus Digital Sorters for Potatoes to North America
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, and Exeter Engineering announce the formation of sales and service partners in North America.
September 16, 2021
Key Technology Introduces VERYX® 2.0 Digital Sorters
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces their VERYX® 2.0 line of digital sorters at Pack Expo Las Vegas, booth #C-4225.
August 17, 2021
Haith installs four potato sorting lines at R S Cockerill’s
Haith has this month marked 21 years of working with R S Cockerill. The anniversary coincides with the completion of £3m investment into R S Cockerill’s site in Dunnington, near York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does optical sorting technology redefine quality control in potato processing?
Optical sorting systems like Optyx use high-resolution cameras, lasers and AI-based algorithms to detect defects that are invisible to the human eye. This shifts quality control from manual inspection to data-driven precision, reducing human error while improving consistency, throughput and food safety compliance.
Why is being part of Duravant significant for Key Technology?
Duravant provides a broader industrial ecosystem, enabling Key Technology to integrate its solutions into end-to-end food processing lines. This enhances scalability, access to global markets and cross-industry innovation, positioning Key as part of a holistic automation solution provider rather than a standalone equipment manufacturer.
What role does automation play in reducing post-harvest losses globally?
Automation reduces losses by identifying and removing defects early, preventing contamination and optimizing sorting efficiency. In crops like potatoes, this can significantly reduce waste during grading and processing, contributing to food security and sustainability.
What are the implications of global manufacturing facilities on service and support?
With facilities in the U.S., Europe, China, Australia and Mexico, Key Technology ensures localized support, faster maintenance and reduced downtime. This global presence also allows customization based on regional processing requirements.
How does Key Technology contribute to food safety standards compliance?
Their systems detect contaminants, foreign materials and defects with high precision, helping processors meet stringent global standards like HACCP and export quality norms. This is critical for maintaining consumer trust and regulatory compliance.
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