Duravant-owned Key Technology has completed an expansion of its facility in Beusichem, the Netherlands, which will boost production capacity at the site by 50%.
Two new overhead cranes, each with ten-meter high clearance and the capability to lift 10 metric tons, will enable Key to assemble larger systems on site, such as an air cleaner on a platform, and perform more pre-delivery inspections.
The upgrade also includes a refurbished working environment with more natural lighting and energy-efficient LED lighting.
Together with its innovation and solutions centre in Hasselt, Belgium, the Netherlands facility speeds delivery of Key’s optical sorters and vibratory conveying solutions to food processors in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa.
Key Technology CEO Jack Ehren said: “Our ongoing investments in Europe reflect our commitment to delivering the greatest value to food processors throughout the region. By manufacturing our Veryx sorters and Iso-Flo conveyors in Europe as well as the US, we serve our customers more quickly and effectively.
“Europe has a high concentration of very sophisticated processors with needs that often differ from those in other regions. Building strong collaborative partnerships with our customers enables us to find the best solutions to achieve their unique goals.”
Eric Geling, Key Technology senior sales director for Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA), said: “Over the last three years, our equipment sales in the EMEIA region have almost doubled and our market share has increased.
“This success is driven by important new product introductions, such as our Veryx family of sorters, and the continuous evolution of our world-class Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors, which help processors improve product quality and food safety, increase yields and reduce operating costs. Modernising our operations in the Netherlands supports the growing demand for our solutions.”
Key Technology, which was acquired by Duravant earlier this year, designs and manufactures automation systems such as digital sorters, conveyors and other processing equipment.
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