Key Technology exhibiting new equipment at Interpack 2026

April 16, 2026 (Key Technology release) – 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.