BTU International to Showcase Pyramax 100 at NEPCON China in Shanghai

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., March 27, 2008�BTU International, a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, will showcase the Pyramax 100N in Kasion Automation�s booth 1D05-A at the upcoming NEPCON China 2008 exhibition and conference, scheduled to take place April 8-11, 2008 in Shanghai, China.

�The Pyramax 100 has been very well received by our customers,� stated Rob DiMatteo, Product Manager for Electronics Assembly. �The unit truly represents an ideal set-up for lead-free processing with superior process control and very low Cost of Ownership.� The Pyramax Series of reflow ovens feature BTU�s exclusive closed loop convection control.

The Pyramax 100N features 100 inches of heated length and 8 zones, 350�C maximum temperature, flexible platform configuration, low nitrogen and power consumption, and a comprehensive menu of options. The Pyramax 100 provides optimized lead-free processing, maximizing productivity and efficiency. The Pyramax 100 utilizes BTU's exclusive Closed Loop Convection Control to provide precise control of heating/cooling and the constant heat transfer that delivers maximum process control flexibility, assuring process repeatability from site to site and line to line. The system delivers proven quality features like side-to-side recirculation that enhances temperature uniformity, and unmatched convection efficiency that reduces zone temperature set points.

Like the other Pyramax ovens, the Pyramax 100 features user-friendly Windows-based WINCON� oven control software, a wide range of options for flux management, advanced conveyor solutions and smart tracking SMEMA, as well as a comprehensive warranty backed by BTU�s world-class product and technical support. In addition, the Pyramax 100 comes with BTU�s new Parts Identification Software as standard and has barcode capability available.

About BTU International

BTU International is a market-leading, global supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment to the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets. BTU equipment is used in solar cell, nuclear fuel and fuel cell manufacturing as well as in the production of printed circuit board assemblies and semiconductor packaging. BTU has operations in North Billerica, MA and Shanghai, China with direct sales and service in the USA, Asia and Europe. Information about BTU International is available at http://www.btu.com.