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BTU International Delivers First Pyramax 150.


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BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2000

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:BTUI) announced today it has delivered its first Pyramax 150 solder solder (sŏd`ər), metal alloy used in the molten state as a metallic binder. The type of solder to be used is determined by the metals to be united. Soft solders are commonly composed of lead and tin and have low melting points. Hard solders (i.  reflow (1) The process of heating and melting the solder that has been screen printed onto a printed circuit board in order to bond chips and other components to the board. Surface mount chips (SMT) use the reflow method. Contrast with wave soldering. See also reflowable text.  system to one of the largest global Electronics Manufacturing Services Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) is term used for companies that design, test, manufacture, distribute and provide return/repair services for electronic component and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  companies. The Pyramax 150 is the highest volume production system in the new Pyramax series used in the assembly of printed circuit boards and in the packaging of semiconductors.

BTU's new Pyramax reflow platform provides maximum flexibility with up to 24" board processing capability and with an operating temperature up to 350(Degree)C for lead free applications. The numerous features of the Pyramax not only improve on BTU's already superior performance, but also significantly lower the cost-of-ownership for our customers.

BTU International is a major supplier of thermal processing systems. BTU designs, manufactures, sells and supports advanced thermal processing systems used primarily in the assembly of printed circuit boards and in advanced semiconductor packaging. BTU is the market leader in solder reflow systems used by contract electronics manufacturers and electronics original equipment manufacturers. In addition, BTU produces custom thermal processing systems that are engineered for a variety of customer applications, typically requiring high temperatures and precise atmosphere control.

This news release, other than historical financial information, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including quarterly fluctuations in results, 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 company's SEC reports. Actual results may vary materially.

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