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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August 02, 2021
Key Technology Introduces Key Discovery, a new Software Suite for its Sorting Systems
Key Technology introduces Key Discovery™. This suite of software solutions transforms Key’s digital sorting systems into IIoT connected devices that collect, analyze and share data while sorting product.
July 05, 2021
Key Technology Introduces Marathon® Vibratory Conveyors with Monobeam Construction
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon® vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.
March 05, 2021
Key Technology Introduces Global View™ for its VERYX digital sorters
Key Technology introduces Global View™, a patented new software-driven capability for their VERYX® digital sorters. This unique software optimizes product quality, increases yield, collects more sophisticated data and reduces the need for manual inspection.
December 02, 2020
Key Technology Appoints John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations – Americas and Asia Pacific
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations for North America, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.Agents for this company
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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