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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 www.btu.com.

SOURCE: BTU International, Inc.

BTU International, Inc. 
Tom P. Kealy, Vice President Finance, 978-667-4111 
or 
IR Agency Contact: 
Bill Monigle Associates 
Bill Monigle, President, 941-497-1622

The system is expected to be shipped to the customer's manufacturing facility in the summer of 2009. Part kits will ship between now and May of next year.

BTU is the world's leading provider of sintering systems for uranium oxide and similar nuclear fuel pellets used for the generation of electrical power. BTU's walking beam furnace is a high temperature, thermal processing system designed for handling heavy loads under precisely controlled temperatures and atmospheric conditions. Various system configurations are available to provide temperatures up to 1800 degrees Celsius and atmosphere capabilities ranging from oxidizing to fully reducing. The walking beam system includes a number of BTU's proprietary and patented technologies, including variable density refractory components, eductor technology and the walking beam mechanism.

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 asin 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 www.btu.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This news release contains express or implied forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, (i) the company's expectation to successfully complete the order and deliver the equipment at the customer's site, and (ii) the company's expectation for continuing business in the Alternative Energy markets. Such statements are neither promises nor guarantees but rather are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions established by the federal securities laws, and are based on the assumptions and expectations of the company's management at the time such statements are made. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ include 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 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2008. Actual results may vary materially. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. All information set forth in this press release is as of October 1, 2008, and, unless otherwise required by law, the company disclaims any obligation to revise or update this information in order to reflect future events or developments.

SOURCE: BTU International

Company Contact: 
BTU International, Inc. 
Jim Griffin, 978-667-4111 
Vice President, Sales and Service 
or 
Agency Contact: 
For BTU International, Inc. 
Bill Monigle, 941-497-1622 
IR Counsel

According to the company, repurchases may be made in the open market or through block trades, in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidelines, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. BTU International has no obligation to repurchase shares under the repurchase program and the timing, actual number and price of shares to be purchased will depend on the performance of BTU's stock price, general market conditions, and other factors within the discretion of management.

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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 asin 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 www.btu.com.

SOURCE: BTU International, Inc.

BTU International, Inc. 
Tom Kealy, 978-667-4111 
Vice President Finance 
or 
IR Agency: 
Bill Monigle Associates 
Bill Monigle, President, 941-497-1622