Key Technology Appoints Robert van Dorst as Managing Director Key EMEA/Asia

May 28, 2025
Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, announces the appointment of Robert van Dorst to Managing Director Key EMEA/Asia. Based in the Netherlands, van Dorst is responsible for developing and leading strategies that bring Key’s advanced optical sorting, conveying and other automation systems, as well as best-in-class service, to food ... Key Technology Appoints Robert van Dorst as Managing Director Key EMEA/Asia

Duravant Presents Advanced Food Processing and Packaging Equipment at Pack Expo Guadalajara

May 15, 2025
Duravant operating companies Key Technology, Mespack, nVenia, PPM Technologies and Wulftec are showcasing their food sorting, handling and packaging solutions at Expo Pack Guadalajara booth J-1820. Delivering high-performance systems backed by industry-leading customer service, Duravant helps food processors and packers ensure product quality, increase productivity, reduce labor requirements and maximize yield. “What truly sets Duravant ... Duravant Presents Advanced Food Processing and Packaging Equipment at Pack Expo Guadalajara

Key Technology and PPM Technologies Introduce New Fully-Integrated Nut Processing Line

April 15, 2025
Key Technology (Key) and PPM Technologies (PPM), both members of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduce their new fully-integrated nut processing line. Bringing together Key’s and PPM’s industry-leading technologies, this turnkey system processes nuts from post-shelling to packaging including grading, sorting, oil roasting, seasoning and more. Highly customizable to suit each application, the line ... Key Technology and PPM Technologies Introduce New Fully-Integrated Nut Processing Line

La Huerta Automates Inspection with VERYX® Optical Sorter from Key Technology

February 13, 2025
Food processor La Huerta began operating in 1957 with just a rented ranch and two trucks. Now, they’ve grown to become Mexico’s leader in frozen fruits and vegetables, holding 65 percent of the market share and distributing products to 11 countries worldwide. To further their commitment to excellence, La Huerta installed a VERYX® optical sorter ... La Huerta Automates Inspection with VERYX® Optical Sorter from Key Technology

Duravant Showcases World-Class Poultry and Meat Processing Equipment at IPPE

January 21, 2025
Duravant operating companies Foodmate, Henneken, Key Technology, Marelec, Marlen and POSS are presenting their advanced poultry and meat processing systems at IPPE booth C19136 in Atlanta, GA January 28 – 30. Their comprehensive equipment portfolios span the entire protein processing line – from deboning and portioning to inspection, seasoning, cooking and packaging. Delivering state-of-the-art technology ... Duravant Showcases World-Class Poultry and Meat Processing Equipment at IPPE

Key Technology Introduces New Conveyor Systems for Poultry Processing and Packaging

November 21, 2024
Key Technology (“Key”), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, leverages the poultry processing expertise of Duravant brands Foodmate, Marelec, Marlen and Henneken to introduce their new vibratory conveying systems for poultry processing and packaging lines at IPPE booth #C-19136. These integrated systems meter, separate, singulate and/or align raw poultry products to ... Key Technology Introduces New Conveyor Systems for Poultry Processing and Packaging

Twin City Foods Upgrades Sort Capabilities with VERYX™ Optical Sorters from Key Technology

November 14, 2024
Twin City Foods has been a leader in the frozen vegetable industry since their start in the 1940s. Processing hundreds of millions of pounds of product annually, their frozen peas, corn, carrots and green beans are sold around the world to foodservice customers and in private-label retail packs. This year, Twin City Foods partnered with ... Twin City Foods Upgrades Sort Capabilities with VERYX™ Optical Sorters from Key Technology

PPM Technologies Introduces FlavorWright SmartSpray™ Food Coating System

October 29, 2024
PPM Technologies (PPM), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces their new FlavorWright SmartSpray™ food coating system at Pack Expo booth S-2854. Designed specifically for vitamins, gummies and other confectionery goods, this economical system precisely applies oil and other liquids through continuous operation for enhanced productivity. SmartSpray combines a robust belt ... PPM Technologies Introduces FlavorWright SmartSpray™ Food Coating System

Duravant Showcases High-Performance Food Sorting and Handling Equipment at Pack Expo International

October 24, 2024
Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, which includes operating companies Key Technology, Multiscan, PPM and WECO, will present their world-class equipment and integration services at Pack Expo booth S-2852. With advanced optical sorters, specialized conveyors and turnkey line solutions, Duravant helps food processors and growers maximize food safety, optimize product quality, increase yield, reduce ... Duravant Showcases High-Performance Food Sorting and Handling Equipment at Pack Expo International

Key Technology Introduces All-New COMPASS® Optical Sorters for Nuts

October 17, 2024
Key Technology (“Key”), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces their COMPASS® optical sorter for nuts at Pack Expo booth S-2858. Offering a high ROI and quick payback, this easy to operate high-performance, high-capacity system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material (FM) such as shells, shell fragments, rocks ... Key Technology Introduces All-New COMPASS® Optical Sorters for Nuts

Key Technology, WECO, PPM Technologies and Multiscan Announce the Northern California Nut Processing Group

September 26, 2024
Key Technology, WECO, PPM Technologies and Multiscan, all part of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, announce the formation of its Northern California Nut Processing Group, a specialized team providing world-class equipment, applications expertise and unparalleled service support to the region’s thriving nut industry. This new group brings together four Duravant operating companies to ... Key Technology, WECO, PPM Technologies and Multiscan Announce the Northern California Nut Processing Group

Key Technology Introduces High-Capacity Vibratory Conveyors for Advanced Applications

September 10, 2024
Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces high-capacity vibratory conveyors for advanced food handling applications. Conveying up to 100,000 lbs. (45,359 kg.) of product an hour and available in widths more than 10 feet (3 meters), these extra-large, high-capacity conveyors can be engineered for grading, aligning, distributing and ... Key Technology Introduces High-Capacity Vibratory Conveyors for Advanced Applications