June 24, 2008 - Paula, the innovative Polish food processor, produces dried fruits and vegetables for worldwide distribution to private label customers. To maximize product quality while increasing production throughput and reducing labor, they turned to Key Technology for conveying equipment and selected Impulse(TM) electromagnetic shakers.
"We wanted distribution shakers that would help us achieve our high quality standards while reducing maintenance. We spoke with several suppliers and chose Key," said Marcin Sosnicki, Sales and Marketing Manager at Paula. "Of all the suppliers we spoke with, Key stood out in terms of their experience and their technology. Key's level of service, from both a technical engineering point of view and from a commercial point of view, was brilliant."
"The Impulse distribution shakers are very low maintenance, which helps us maximize our production throughput by reducing downtime. They are also very easy to sanitize, which helps us achieve the highest product quality. And they operate very quietly. The price of the equipment was money well spent," noted Sosnicki.
The Impulse vibratory shakers feature frame-mounted electromagnetic drives and StrongArm(TM) spring arm assemblies that distribute energy equally to all parts of the conveyor bed in a controlled, natural frequency operation. The harmonic motion moves product forward gently and efficiently.
Dedicated solid-state controls allow the conveying pan amplitude to range from zero to 100 percent, from low stroke, high cycle mode to high stroke, low cycle mode, which enables one shaker to handle a variety of products and processing conditions. Ideal for lines that require accurate metering or quick starts and stops, Impulse shakers have no sliding or rotating parts and no belts or bearings to wear.
"We are always searching for ways to improve our product quality. Currently, we are in the process of going organic. The Kalisz plant is already organic certified and now we're working with our suppliers to go organic. We hope to offer organic products by end of this year," concluded Sosnicki. "We will continue to rely on Key Technology. Their dedication to providing quality products and quality services has impressed us."
About Key Technology, Inc.
Key Technology, an ISO-9001 certified company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of process automation systems, integrated electro-optical inspection and sorting systems, and processing systems. Key® systems help processors to improve quality, increase yield, and reduce cost. With worldwide sales representation, the company maintains demonstration and testing facilities at its headquarters and manufacturing divisions in Walla Walla, Washington, USA, and at Key Technology BV in Beusichem, the Netherlands. The company's common stock trades on the Global Market tier of The NASDAQ Stock MarketSM under the symbol: KTEC.
Reader Inquiries To: Anita Funk, Corporate Communications Manager Key Technology, Inc. 150 Avery Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 USA Tel: 509 529 2161 Fax: 509 527 1331 Email: afunk@key.net URL: www.key.net
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