Key Technology, WECO, PPM Technologies, and Multiscan, all part of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, have formed the Northern California Nut Processing Group, a specialized team providing equipment, applications expertise, and unparalleled service support to the region's thriving nut industry. This new group brings together four Duravant operating companies to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of optical sorters, vibratory conveyors, graders, and other processing solutions for walnuts, almonds, and pistachios as well as dried fruits. Building on the foundation of WECO's sales and service network, this group helps nut customers maximize operating efficiencies while ensuring product quality and increasing yield.
FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system from PPM Technologies.
"The nut industry in Northern California is a close-knit community with many small, family-run businesses that produce over half of the world's supply of several different types of nuts," said Jack Lee, Duravant Group president - food sorting and handling solutions. "This new group leverages WECO's market presence to offer a broader set of solutions supported by a team of local technicians and sales professionals who understand how to meet the specific needs of this geographically compact yet globally significant region. We're not just selling and leasing equipment – we're building strong, lasting partnerships with the nut processors and packers here."
This new entity offers a broad suite of equipment solutions that address every stage of nut processing from raw receiving to final packaging. This includes advanced WECO and Multiscan in-shell sorting systems, Key Technology shelled nut sorting and packaging distribution systems, and PPM Technologies seasoning and thermal processing equipment.
VERYX optical sorters and Iso-Flo conveyors from Key Technology.
Central to the new group's approach is its commitment to customer service. Building on WECO's established organization, the Northern California Nut Processing Group has assembled a team of sales professionals and service technicians based in the region. This local presence ensures rapid response times and personalized support.
The group's capabilities are being showcased at its Customer Experience Center in Sacramento, California. This facility offers equipment demonstrations and application testing, allowing customers to experience the full range of processing solutions firsthand. The center also serves as a hub for customer employee training, after-sales service, and technical support, further enhancing the group's ability to meet the diverse needs of nut processors in the region. Additionally, the group maintains a nearby parts support center in Woodland, California to further enhance responsiveness and minimize downtime.
For more information:
Buffy Hagerman
Tel: +1 509 540 7415
[email protected]
www.key.net
www.key.net/en/northern-california-nut-processing-group/