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New ADR X automatic defect removal system from Key Technology
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FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system from PPM Technologies
April 16, 2026 – Key Technology (Key), a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, will showcase a variety of food processing and packaging solutions alongside its sister companies PPM Technologies and Multiscan at Interpack Hall 6 / B73. Delivering advanced optical sorters, specialized vibratory conveyors and other process automation systems, Key helps customers improve food safety, optimize product quality, increase yield, reduce labor and enhance line efficiencies.
“Interpack draws processors and packers from every major market, and across all of them we’re hearing the same priority: more operational value without added complexity,” said Robert van Dorst, Managing Director, Key – EMEA/Asia. “Our portfolio is built around exactly that, grounded in decades of application expertise, equipment engineered for minimal operator intervention and a global service team that supports customers wherever they operate.”
At the show, Key is introducing ADR® X, its next-generation automatic defect removal system for identifying and precisely trimming defects from wet potato strips to recover more usable product and increase yield. Building upon the field-proven technology of Key’s previous-generation ADR systems, ADR X features multi-channel sensing with advanced LED lighting and strobing technology, improving the detection of challenging defects and enabling more accurate trimming decisions. A redesigned mechanical architecture eliminates activity above the product stream, integrates clean-in-place capability and positions critical parts for easy access to support sanitation, simplify maintenance and maximize uptime.
Also on display will be Key’s COMPASS® belt-fed optical sorter. Featuring multi-channel sensor data and multi-wavelength strobing to generate up to eight channels of inspection data, COMPASS can deliver detection capabilities comparable to laser-based sorters but without mechanical scanning components, which simplifies day-to-day configuration and adjustments, lowers long-term operating costs and offers a strong return on investment. Ideal for wet, sticky and delicate products such as potato chips and leafy greens, the horizontal belt configuration ensures gentle product handling even at high throughput. Recipe-driven operation, simplified controls and an open sanitary design help processors achieve consistent performance while reducing training requirements, cleaning time and maintenance.
Additionally, Key will present its Impulse® vibratory conveyor, designed for processing and packaging lines that require precise product metering with minimal maintenance. Impulse shakers start and stop quickly to deliver accurate flow for mixing, ingredient feeding and scale feeding applications. Magnetic drives eliminate sliding or rotating parts, reducing wear and helping ensure long service life, while oil-free operation and IP65-rated enclosures support food safety and reliable performance in harsh production environments.
PPM Technologies is showcasing its new Gen 3 FlavorWright® All-in-One™ seasoning system, a compact, portable solution that combines liquid and dry seasoning in a single plug-and-play unit. Designed for snacks, nuts, cereals, frozen foods and more, the system achieves consistent coating with fast setup and intuitive operation. New features in the Gen 3 model include enhanced drum magnets for high-capacity applications, improved safety and wiring design, a stainless-steel drum option and additional upgrades that expand flexibility while maintaining safe, reliable operation in continuous production environments.
Multiscan will exhibit its MXV-PACK 4015 X-ray inspection system for products packaged in boxes, trays, bags and other formats. Utilizing high-resolution UHD X-ray technology, the system detects dense contaminants that are difficult to identify with conventional inspection methods. Designed to handle formats up to 400 mm (15.7 in) wide and 150 mm (5.9 in) high, the MXV-PACK 4015 provides accurate inspection across a wide range of product and package types.
About Key Technology
Key Technology is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automation systems including optical sorters, conveyors and other processing equipment. Applying processing knowledge and application expertise, Key helps customers in the food processing and other industries improve quality, increase yield and reduce cost. Key manufactures its products in Walla Walla, Washington, USA; Redmond, Oregon, USA; and in Beusichem, the Netherlands. Key offers customer demonstration and testing services at four locations including Walla Walla and Beusichem as well as Hasselt, Belgium and Sacramento, California, USA. Key is a Duravant Company. For more information, visit www.key.net.
About Duravant
Duravant is a global leader in advanced automation solutions operating across the food processing, packaging and material handling industries. Founded on more than a century of expertise, Duravant delivers performance-driven technologies, integrated systems and full lifecycle services that drive productivity, efficiency and safety for the world’s producers and movers of high demand goods. The company serves a broad range of essential end markets including food & beverage, agriculture, consumer and industrial goods, e-commerce and logistics. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, and serving customers in more than 190 countries, Duravant unites a portfolio of leading brands under a shared commitment to quality, innovation and customer success. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability. For more information, visit www.duravant.com.
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