October 10, 2006 – Key Technology announces the appointment of Dr. David M. Camp as President and Chief Executive Officer. Camp is responsible for leading strategies that bring Key’s automated inspection, specialized conveying, product preparation systems, and world-class service to customers worldwide.

Camp brings over 25 years of technology and manufacturing related experience, including the management of process control, capital equipment, and service businesses. Most recently, he was a consultant with The Thomas Group on an engagement with the U.S. Navy. Previously, he was President of BOC Edwards Kachina. He has also served as Chairman, President, and CEO of International Isotopes; and President of the Kaytex Unit of General Signal. Camp is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology with PhD and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering.

"Dave Camp is ideally qualified to lead Key Technology," noted Tom Madsen, Chairman of the Board. "His drive and passion for bold goals, his experience in applying technology to market needs, and his team-oriented leadership style will maximize the effectiveness of our senior management team and bring focus to a growth strategy built on solid performance. We are excited to have found someone of such high caliber."

Commenting on his new appointment, Camp said, "I am enthusiastic about joining Key and helping the management team achieve new levels of performance. Key holds a well-earned position as a technology leader in the market and I believe there is tremendous potential to further capitalize on the core business and leverage this position into future growth opportunities in several strategic markets."

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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