Key Technology Appoints Jeff Nickerson as Product Marketing Manager
August 24, 2010 - Key Technology announces the appointment of Jeff Nickerson as Product Marketing Manager. Nickerson is responsible for marketing all of Key's product lines, which includes world-class automated inspection, specialized conveying, and product preparation systems, to support customers in international markets. His specific focus is the development of emerging opportunities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Asia Pacific, and Latin American regions.
"With his international business experience in the food processing industry and his strong engineering background, Jeff is ideally suited to help Key plan and manage marketing activities in emerging markets," noted Randy Unterseher, Senior Director of Marketing at Key Technology. "Jeff is a valuable resource for our customers and a terrific addition to our team."
Nickerson brings 4 years of international marketing and engineering experience in the food processing industry to his position at Key. Most recently, he was Product Line Manager at Wright Machinery where, from his base in London, he was responsible for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Previously, he was Product Line Manager at PPM Technologies where he managed the EMEA region from his base in Kristanstad, Sweden. Nickerson holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University.
"Key Technology is a global market leader known for innovative design, quality engineering, and excellent customer support," noted Jeff Nickerson. "I am excited to bring Key's value-added processing solutions to a broader base of international customers to help them improve their product quality and food safety while increasing their plant efficiencies."
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 NASDAQ Global Market 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
