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BTU International Receives Volume Order for New Tritan Metallization Firing Furnaces

^{Published on 2010-11-15 06:10:26 - Market Wire}
 

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--BTU International (Nasdaq: BTUI), a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, announced the receipt of a follow-on order for new Tritana" metallization firing systems.

"Tritana™s unique capabilities, paired with the expertise of our local support team, make this possible. This order is further evidence that Tritan is the system of choice for world class cell manufacturers who accept nothing less than enabling technologies, reliability, and world-class support from their suppliers."

aOur customers are under tremendous pressure to ramp their production today with the capability to improve efficiency tomorrow,a said Jan-Paul van Maaren, Ph.D., vice president of marketing at BTU. aTritana™s unique capabilities, paired with the expertise of our local support team, make this possible. This order is further evidence that Tritan is the system of choice for world class cell manufacturers who accept nothing less than enabling technologies, reliability, and world-class support from their suppliers.a

The new Tritan metallization firing system, featuring BTUa™s unique TriSpeeda" technology, allows users to take advantage of superior ramp rates--up to 200 degrees Celsius per second--while not compromising the drying and cooling sections of the profile. The three-belt, three-speed system provides revolutionary control of profile development. In trials, Tritan has consistently shown an improvement in fill factor resulting in increased efficiency. This, combined with Tritana™s low cost of ownership, enables our customers to achieve the lowest cost per watt.

About BTU International

BTU International is a market-leading, global supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment to the alternative energy and electronics assembly markets. BTUa™s equipment and expertise are used in the manufacturing of solar cells and nuclear fuel as well as the production of printed circuit board assemblies and semiconductor packaging. BTU has design and manufacturing operations in North Billerica, Massachusetts and Shanghai, China with direct sales and service worldwide. Further information about BTU International is available at [ www.btu.com ].

aSafe Harbora Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements about the companya™s expectation of the installation and acceptable performance of the Companya™s metallization firing systems. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including the timely availability and acceptance of new products, general market conditions governing supply and demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing and other risks detailed in the companya™s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

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