Despatch Industries Sells over 7GW of Photovoltaic Production Capacity

Minneapolis, Minn., - August 26, 2008 – Despatch Industries, the leading process technology provider for the solar industry, proudly announces that the company has sold over 7GW of photovoltaic production capacity worldwide. Despatch partners with solar industry leaders to provide the process technology expertise for integrated solutions that make solar power a viable and affordable energy option.

"This is a tremendous achievement for Despatch," says Steve Oman, Director of International Sales and Corporate Business Development. "A year ago we were celebrating our success in supplying 2GW of production capacity. The incredible rate at which we are growing is evidence of our critical role in the industry as a valued process technology expert and innovative equipment provider."

Despatch products are consistently recognized for exceptional performance and process quality, optimal cell efficiency, maximum equipment uptime and reduced operating costs. Despatch's expanded photovoltaic product portfolio includes the recently introduced 60MW dual-lane firing furnace, the integrated in-line diffusion system and the flagship metallization firing furnace.

Despatch's customers, the top solar manufacturers in the world, have recognized Despatch Industries as the best in class for short lead times, on-time delivery and world class service. Customers demand more from the market leader, and Despatch delivers with on-time equipment and an unmatched global service and support network committed to ensure that Despatch equipment is always operating at peak performance.

For more information on Despatch visit our website: www.despatch.com