Despatch Industries Continues Success in Asian Photovoltaic Marketplace

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., U.S.A. – October 30, 2006 – Despatch Industries, a global leader of in-line thermo-processing systems, announced today that it has been contracted by a large capacity solar cell manufacturer to replace the manufacturer’s existing vendor with Despatch equipment.

The manufacturer will procure a variety of products from Despatch’s infrared (IR) product portfolio. Despatch IR products are designed to provide superior thermal processing control, improved cost of ownership and a value added feature set of options. The patent pending design consistently produces high-efficiency solar cells while maximizing uptime and throughput. Since its entrance into the photovoltaic market, Despatch has engineered and manufactured solar cell production equipment that has improved and optimized in-line solar cell manufacturing.

“We are pleased that another customer has selected Despatch equipment, given the competitiveness of the IR market,” says Brian Bunkenburg, Director of Custom Products and New Product Development. “Our focus on increasing product performance while balancing the customer’s overall cost of ownership is resonating with the market.”

Despatch Industries is a leading worldwide provider of thermal processing and environmental simulation solutions. Founded in 1902, closely held Despatch Industries is a technology-driven company committed to satisfying customer needs through ground-breaking research and development. Despatch continues to rapidly expand its global presence in the photovoltaic, semiconductor and electronic markets by anticipating and reacting to customer needs and supplying premium, innovative products.

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