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BTU International Licenses DuPont Packaging Graphics Catalytic Oxidation Technology for Solar Manufacturing Equipment

^{Published on 2011-02-10 06:06:07 - Market Wire}
 

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--BTU International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTUI), a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, today announced the signing of a worldwide licensing agreement with DuPont Packaging Graphics (DuPont) for the use of catalytic oxidation technology. Developed by DuPont Packaging Graphics for the abatement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the technology is significantly more energy-efficient than competing thermal oxidation processes, enabling lower manufacturing costs. When integrated into the BTU Tritana" metallization firing system, it is expected to offer lower cost of ownership and ultimately lower cost per watt for solar cells.

"The catalytic oxidation technology was developed for DuPont flexographic printing systems and is well proven with nearly 150 units installed"

aWe are excited to offer leading-edge technology from DuPont with our Tritan firing furnace,a said Jan-Paul van Maaren, Ph. D., vice president of marketing at BTU. aCatalytic oxidation of VOCs promises to use dramatically less power than traditional thermal oxidation. Not only does this impact the toola™s overall cost of ownership and therefore cost per watt, but it also is a more responsible way for our solar customers to manage their effluent.a

aThe catalytic oxidation technology was developed for DuPont flexographic printing systems and is well proven with nearly 150 units installed,a said Dalen Keys -- global technology manager, DuPont Packaging Graphics. aWe are very pleased to leverage the technology to benefit BTU and the solar energy industry, as we share a commitment to innovation and greater sustainability.a

About BTU International

BTU International is a market-leading,global supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processesto the alternative energy andelectronics 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. Information about BTU International is available at [ www.btu.com ].

Source: BTU International