Seika to Debut McDry HM1001 Dehumidifying Storage Cabinet at APEX 2009

TORRANCE, CA � March 2009 � Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, announces that it will debut the McDry HM1001 Ultra-Low & Quick-Dehumidifying Storage Cabinet in booth 1035 at the upcoming APEX 2009 exhibition and conference, scheduled to take place March 31-April 2, 2009, in Las Vegas.

McDry Electronic Drying Storage Cases provide optimal ultra-low humidity and moisture-proof storage for IC packages. The HM-1001 can maintain 1%RH and removes moisture at a very fast rate through the use of a powerful zeolite desiccant.

The HM1001 is compliant with the ESD-IEC61340-5-1 standard, and the powerful desiccant never needs replacement. The unit features adjustable shelves that can hold up to 220 pounds, and is equipped with a digital RH Meter. Other features include drying unit with a fan that quickly dehumidifies, tightly sealing lockable doors, and a door opening/closing frequency of only once every 10-20 minutes.

The drying units for HM-1001 can be installed into the DXU-1001 or DXU-1002 models, and removes moisture at double the speed. For more information about the McDry HM1001 Storage Cabinet, visit Seika Machinery's booth 1035 at APEX 2009.

About Seika Machinery, Inc.

Seika Machinery, Inc. (SMI) is a subsidiary of Seika Corporation, Japan and member of the Mitsubishi Global Group. SMI provides electronics manufacturers with advanced machinery, superior materials and engineering services.