Key Technology Appoints Richard Hebel as Chief Technology Officer
November 28, 2007 – Key Technology announces the appointment of Richard Hebel as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this new position, Hebel is responsible for identifying and commercializing advanced new technologies that will expand Key’s range of customer product solutions while engaging new opportunities for corporate growth and diversification.
“The appointment of Rich to this new position is a clear indication of Key’s commitment to developing break-through innovations – this is a very important strategic initiative for Key. We’re focusing on diversifying into markets and technologies that will stimulate intellectual property development to create new opportunities for growth and commercial success,” noted David Camp, President and CEO of Key Technology. “With Rich’s technology background, big-picture perspective, and business development expertise, he’s ideally suited to take the lead in extending our technology leadership into new arenas.”
Hebel brings more than 30 years of business experience to his position at Key. Most recently, he served as Managing Director of Key’s pharmaceutical business unit, SymetixTM, where he led the unit’s successful start-up and rapid worldwide growth. Previously, he was Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Business Development for Key. In conjunction with Key Technology, he holds two patents relating to sorting.
Prior to joining Key, Rich served in a number of technical and marketing executive positions with companies including: Allen Bradley (now part of Rockwell Automation), Technicon (now part of Bayer-Technicon Instruments Corporation), Ball Aerospace Corporation, and Eaton Corporation. He holds a Bachelors of Arts degree and a Masters of Science degree, was a Charter Member of the Machine Vision Association, and is a Senior Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the IEEE, and ISPE (International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers).
“I’m excited to take on such a pivotal role at Key. We’re dedicated to building our technology leadership position through development partnerships, acquisitions, licensing, and cooperation with academic research efforts,” noted Rich Hebel. “We’re actively searching for new opportunities to advance our diversification strategy.”
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 Global Market tier of The NASDAQ Stock MarketSM under the symbol: KTEC.
Key - Richard Hebel CTO
Key Technology Appoints Richard Hebel as Chief Technology Officer
November 28, 2007 – Key Technology announces the appointment of Richard Hebel as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this new position, Hebel is responsible for identifying and commercializing advanced new technologies that will expand Key’s range of customer product solutions while engaging new opportunities for corporate growth and diversification.
“The appointment of Rich to this new position is a clear indication of Key’s commitment to developing break-through innovations – this is a very important strategic initiative for Key. We’re focusing on diversifying into markets and technologies that will stimulate intellectual property development to create new opportunities for growth and commercial success,” noted David Camp, President and CEO of Key Technology. “With Rich’s technology background, big-picture perspective, and business development expertise, he’s ideally suited to take the lead in extending our technology leadership into new arenas.”
Hebel brings more than 30 years of business experience to his position at Key. Most recently, he served as Managing Director of Key’s pharmaceutical business unit, SymetixTM, where he led the unit’s successful start-up and rapid worldwide growth. Previously, he was Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Business Development for Key. In conjunction with Key Technology, he holds two patents relating to sorting.
Prior to joining Key, Rich served in a number of technical and marketing executive positions with companies including: Allen Bradley (now part of Rockwell Automation), Technicon (now part of Bayer-Technicon Instruments Corporation), Ball Aerospace Corporation, and Eaton Corporation. He holds a Bachelors of Arts degree and a Masters of Science degree, was a Charter Member of the Machine Vision Association, and is a Senior Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the IEEE, and ISPE (International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers).
“I’m excited to take on such a pivotal role at Key. We’re dedicated to building our technology leadership position through development partnerships, acquisitions, licensing, and cooperation with academic research efforts,” noted Rich Hebel. “We’re actively searching for new opportunities to advance our diversification strategy.”
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 Global Market tier of The NASDAQ Stock MarketSM under the symbol: KTEC.
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