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Key Technology acquired Herbert Solutions. This acquisition strengthens the global company’s portfolio of machine solutions for potatoes and vegetables. Key is part of the Duravant family and develops and manufactures machines for digital grading, inspection, transport and processing. The Dutch Herbert Solutions, with its headquarters in Eindhoven, focuses on the markets for tuber and root crops and fresh produce with a range of grading, washing and processing solutions.
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