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maart 24, 2008
Key Technology Introduces its Highest Volume Sorter – Manta™
Key Technology introduces Manta™, a new state-of-the-art high volume, high performance sorter featuring a two-meter wide scan area that dramatically increases throughput within a space-saving footprint. Handling up to 27 metric tons (60,000 pounds) of ...From the archive

maart 17, 2008
Management changes at Clextral
Clextral, manufacturer of twin-screw extrusion and supplier of drying solutions, continues to break records of sales in 2007 and 2008 already shows very promising figures.Clextral decided to change its organization which has been under the leadership o...From the archive

maart 13, 2008
Short course: Implementing Cost-Effective Energy Recovery Systems at Food, Dairy & Meat Processing Facilities
One of the PotatoPro readers tipped us on the following event which we would like to share with you: The development and implementation of a successful waste-to-energy or energy conservation bio-processing facility requires extensive planning, a cl...From the archive

februari 26, 2008
Potato Processor Frigemo Relies on ADR4 from Key Technology to Optimize French Fry Quality
Quality is a top priority at Frigemo, the Swiss food processor that manufactures french fries for McDonald’s. To consistently match product quality to specifications, Frigemo relies on ADR® 4, an automatic defect removal system for potato strips from ...From the archive

februari 19, 2008
Tim Reardon apppointed as Key Technology's Potato Industry Marketing Manager
Key Technology announces the promotion of Tim Reardon to the new position of Potato Industry Marketing Manager. Reardon is responsible for planning and managing activities that enable potato processors worldwide to experience the greatest value in util...From the archive
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februari 14, 2008
Half The World’s Consumers Would Give Up ‘Convenience Packaging’ to Help The Environment
According to a Nielsen Global Food Packaging Survey, nearly one in two global consumers would give up all forms of packaging provided for Convenience purposes if it would benefit the environment, including: packaging designed for easy stacking/storing ...From the archive

februari 12, 2008
AV Sealer Packaging Machine from Key Technology redesigned
Key Technology introduces the redesigned AV Sealer for packaging fresh-cut produce reliably and consistently. Ideal for small to medium size produce packers, this semi-automatic packaging machine heat seals a variety of bag sizes with or without a vac...From the archive

februari 02, 2008
Radix Systems celebrates the 20 year anniversary of the company and the Autosort
2008 marks the 20th anniversary of Radix Systems Limited. This experience is reflected in the latest generation of Autosorts, constantly evolving to meet the increasing demands of today’s food producers.From the archive

januari 29, 2008
Key Technology Appoints David Johnsen as Product Marketing Manager Processing Systems
Key Technology announces the promotion of David Johnsen to Product Marketing Manager for Processing Systems. Johnsen is responsible for planning and managing activities that support the development and sales of a group of products that includes Key’s T...From the archive

januari 24, 2008
Key Technology Adds to Network Communication Capability of G6 Sorters & Automatic Defect Removal Systems (ADR)
Key Technology introduces new OPC-compliant network communication software for all G6 optical sorters and automatic defect removal (ADR®) systems. The new software allows the G6 systems to easily interface with plant networks, extending machine monito...From the archive

januari 21, 2008
NIR scanner of Taste Technologies spots potatoes with 'Zebra Chip' disease
Auckland company Taste Technologies has developed a sorting method that can find out if potatoes have the Zebra chip disease before they are sent to manufacturers. NIR (or near-infrared) technology works by shining a light on the potato as it travels...From the archive

januari 20, 2008
Control fryer or freezer feed with PPM Technologies Libra in line mass flow measurement
Fluctuations in mass flow can have serious consequences for the product quality in the freezing or frying process. In addition, not running a line optimally can result in increased downtime, as operators must stop the line to clean the conveying belt....From the archive

januari 16, 2008
McCain Foods Great Britain Selects Eco-Tec For Biogas Purification
Eco-Tec is proud to announce that it has recently been awarded the contract for biogas purification by McCain Foods (GB) Ltd., England. As a socially responsible company and a highly trusted brand, McCain Foods practices sustainable agriculture and is ...From the archive

januari 15, 2008
Auction processing equipment Jay's Foods: January 24 in Chicago, IL or Online
On January 24th, 2008 eighty years of potato chip manufacturing on Chicago's south side will come to a close with the public
auction sale of equipment from Jays Foods manufacturing headquarters
on East 99th Street.
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januari 11, 2008
Rockwell Automation Expands Motor Control Offerings For Wash-Down Applications
Manufacturers seeking networked motor control solutions for wash-down environments now have several options from Rockwell Automation. The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drive and the ArmorStart product lines have packaging options that are now rated by ...From the archive

januari 08, 2008
Key Technology, Inc.: Picking at your food
Key Technology (KTEC) was founded 60 years ago as a maker of vegetable processing equipment. In the meantime, Key has morphed into a global supplier to the food industry. It melds electro-optical automated inspection and sorting systems with processi...From the archive
