(RTTNews) - Thursday afternoon, Key Technology, Inc. (KTEC | charts | news | PowerRating), a provider of automated inspection systems, said it initiated several significant cost reduction actions, including closure of the Freshline Machines manufacturing and engineering operations in Sydney, Australia, to bring down the operating expenses in line with the current business level.
The Walla Walla, Washington-based Key Technology further disclosed that it expects to close the Freshline Machines manufacturing and engineering operations in Sydney on September 30, 2006. Upon the closure of this facility, the company would integrate the Freshline operations into existing operations in Walla Walla.
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Posted on September 21, 2006 22:09 |
Manufacturing
SYMETIX, the Pharmaceutical Business Unit of Key Technology, introduces Optyx® SG, an optical inspection system for softgels.
Optyx SG automatically inspects each softgel capsule at high production speeds and identifies and removes defective softgels and foreign capsules from the product stream. Automating inspection with Optyx SG enhances product quality and improves production line efficiency while significantly reducing labor costs.
As softgel manufacturers race to automate their production lines, continuous processes are replacing batch processes. SYMETIX enables this paradigm shift ...
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Posted on January 02, 2006 22:01 |
Manufacturing
Key Technology Hires John Boutsikaris as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
WALLA WALLA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2005--Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTEC) today announced the appointment of John Boutsikaris as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this position, Boutsikaris will be responsible for developing and leading strategic worldwide sales and marketing activities for Key's products. He will report to Kirk Morton, President and CEO of Key Technology.
Boutsikaris joins Key with more than 30 years of experience in sales and marketing management in both do ...
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Posted on August 13, 2005 12:08 |
Manufacturing
[b]Key Technology Adds Laser to Optical Inspection Capabilities[/b]
March 31, 2005 - Key Technology announced today that it has added laser-sensing technology to its optical inspection capabilities, introducing Raptor Laser Technology. The new Optyx® G6 3000 Series Sorter with Raptor Laser Technology combines Key's proprietary state-of-the-art G6 color cameras and powerful G6 sorting platform with laser technology to maximize the simultaneous detection and removal of defects and foreign material, achieving unmatched product quality and optimizing food safety.
As the only Class I laser so ...
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Posted on April 02, 2005 11:04 |
Manufacturing
Key Technology Announces Acquisition of Freshline Machines Pty Ltd
WALLA WALLA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2005--Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTEC) announced today that it has acquired Freshline Machines Pty Ltd, a privately-held, Australian-based company that designs, manufactures and sells food processing systems for the fresh-cut food industry worldwide. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Freshline, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, has developed a strong position in the fresh-cut market with a solid reputation for reliable and innovative equipment. The company's ...
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Posted on February 14, 2005 11:02 |
Manufacturing
