SEPTEMBER 13--Key Technology has launched its new Pharmaceutical Business Unit, SYMETIX (www.symetix.com), and appointed Richard Hebel to the position of general manager for SYMETIX. SYMETIX helps pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers safeguard product security and quality while increasing throughput and reducing manufacturing labor.
"Key Technology is a manufacturer of innovative technology with nearly 60 years of experience in the food, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries. We have more than 70 FDA-validated inspection systems installed worldwide for capsules and tablets," notes Kirk Morton, president and CEO. "With SYMETIX, we've built a strong team that is 100% focused on addressing the unique needs of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers. We're now poised to be a preferred partner to these manufacturers."
SYMETIX designs and manufactures a wide range of automated inspection and specialized conveying systems based on GAMP 4 guidelines. Automated inspection systems meet FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. SYMETIX offers validation packages to support pharmaceutical manufacturers' validation documentation needs. SYMETIX also offers complete project engineering services.
Hebel brings more than 30 years of marketing and engineering experience to his position at SYMETIX. Most recently, Hebel was director, marketing and business development, for Key Technology. Previously, he was vice president, marketing and operations, for Insight Control Systems International. From 1993 to 2000, he was vice president, corporate marketing and business development, with Key Technology.
Key Technology, an ISO-9001 certified company, is a 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. The company maintains demonstration and testing facilities at its headquarters and manufacturing divisions in Walla Walla, WA, USA, and at Key Technology BV in Beusichem, The Netherlands.