Key Technology is now manufacturing Veryx digital sorters for potato, vegetable and other food processors in the EMEA and Asia regions at its Beusichem plant in the Netherlands. Additional Key equipment, such as vibratory conveyors and process automation systems, were already being built at this facility.
“Over the past three years, we’ve been adjusting to some dramatic changes in supply and demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. After customers put many of their plans on hold, it seems they all revived their projects at the same time – and demand for Veryx equipment is currently through the roof,” said Antoine van Bree, Key’s president and managing director for EMEA and Asia. “By building Veryx sorters in the Netherlands, where we also build our Iso-Flo, Impulse, Marathon and Zephyr vibratory shakers and other processing systems, we’re able to improve our customers’ experience with faster and more affordable delivery, as well as increase our capability for integrated solutions between our vibratory shakers and optical sorters.”
Key’s team in Beusichem (some of whom are pictured above) works in close collaboration with peers in Hasselt, Belgium, who have in-depth knowledge and years of experience in optical sorting. Hasselt is home to Key Technology parent company Durvant’s Customer Experience Center, which showcases technologies from Key alongside Marlen, WECO and other Duravant enterprises. Additionally, deep technical expertise continues to reside in Hasselt, along with Research and Development, SupportPro, Applications, and Sales teams. Key’s North American headquarters in Walla Walla, Washington, USA also manufactures a wide range of equipment and conducts research and development.
“Food processors in different parts of the world often face unique challenges and opportunities that vary from those in other areas. We’re focused on serving customers regionally, focus on fine-tuning our equipment and developing new applications to meet the specific processing needs of customers in Europe as well as those in Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere,” said van Bree. “Manufacturing Veryx in the Netherlands is just one piece of a much bigger picture. Our commitment to partnering with customers in the EMEA and Asia regions has brought us continued success with growing sales and expanding market shares.”
