Key Tech Names Ehren President and CEO; Camp Resigning

Key Technology, Inc.

announced today that John J. Ehren has been selected to succeed David M. Camp as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, who has advised the Company that he is resigning from all positions with the Company and the Board of Directors. Camp will continue to support the Company in a consulting role over the next year in addition to pursuing other business interests.  In addition to Ehren's election to President and CEO, he has been appointed to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company intends to initiate the process of selecting a new Chief Financial Officer.