Key technology announces the launch of its integrated solutions group isg and the introduction of new line integration services. From preengineering and project definition to plant startup, key&rsquos new business unit provides complete solutions that can include the integration of thirdparty products along with key&rsquos sorting, conveying, and processing systems to meet the specific needs of each application. Key will leverage its deep industry expertise and strong engineering and project management capabilities to deliver worldclass integration services utilizing bestofbreed technologies &ndash all from a single source.to provide the greatest value, the integrated solutions group is focusing on key&rsquos core markets &ndash potato strips and chips vegetables such as green beans, peas, and corn freshcut produce and pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing. For customers in these markets around the world, the integrated solutions group can take responsibility for the line or a portion of the line from raw receiving through packaging.&ldquooffering comprehensive line integration is a natural extension for key. With 62 years of experience as a leading designer of innovative food processing equipment, we&rsquove got a unique perspective on how to help customers worldwide overcome a variety of production challenges,&rdquo noted david camp, president and ceo of key technology. &ldquowe&rsquore now leveraging this expertise and tapping into our strong industry relationships to create superior production lines in partnership with our customers.&rdquoled by jim ruff, general manager of the integrated solutions group, the isg team defines, designs, selects, integrates, and executes fully engineered solutions to meet complex line requirements.&ldquowe work very closely with customers throughout the project to ensure we&rsquore adding the most value,&rdquo noted jim ruff, general manager of the integrated solutions group at key technology. &ldquowe will work with customers to ensure that the line is designed to meet their specific requirements. We will incorporate their preferred thirdparty equipment or, if the customer doesn&rsquot have a preference, we&rsquoll present multiple options and help them make the final decision. We&rsquore focused on giving each customer exactly what they need and exceeding their expectations along the way.&rdquojim ruff has been with key technology for 17 years. For the past three years, he served as vice president of research & development. Previously, he was the managing director of key technology b.v., the company&rsquos european operation based in the netherlands. Prior to that, he was project engineering manager as well as technical integration manager at key.
