Symetix Hires Subhash Mehta as International Sales Manager


November 6, 2007 - Symetix announces the appointment of Subhash Mehta as International Sales Manager. Mehta is responsible for bringing Symetix's high volume optical inspection systems, grading systems, Continuous Softgel Finishing Lines(TM) and unparalleled service to the international pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, providing customers with solutions that safeguard product quality while increasing throughput and reducing manufacturing labor.

Focused on pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufactures and contract packers outside North America, Mehta will lead the development of sales channels to extend Symetix's reach worldwide.

"As brand owners, product manufacturers, and contract packers around the world strive to improve the consistency of their product quality, interest in Symetix's technology is skyrocketing," noted Rich Hebel, Managing Director of Symetix. "Subhash is ideally suited to take the lead in expanding our international organization. He has the skills and experience to deliver tremendous value to our customers."

Mehta brings more than 25 years of international sales experience with technology-driven companies. Most recently, he was the International Business Manager for TSI, Inc. He has also served as Sales Manager for Schlumberger Industries' Measurement Division and was Assistant General Manager of Rosemount (India) Ltd. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Bombay.

"Symetix is a market leader, highly regarded for its innovative technology, engineering expertise and tremendous customer support," noted Subhash Mehta. "As product quality becomes more important to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies, Symetix has an incredible opportunity. I'm excited to join Symetix as they look to support more customers worldwide in achieving their quality objectives."
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About Symetix
Symetix is the pharmaceutical business unit of Key Technology. With 60 years of experience in the food, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries, Key is a leading manufacturer of best-in-class process automation systems. Symetix maintains demonstration and testing facilities, manufacturing, engineering, parts and service at Key's headquarters in Walla Walla, Washington, USA. Symetix extends global support through Key Technology facilities in Beusichem, The Netherlands; Shanghai, China; Melbourne, Australia; and Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico. Key's common stock trades on the Global Market tier of The NASDAQ Stock MarketSM under the symbol: KTEC.

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