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RONKONKOMA, NY – CVD Equipment Corp. said 2008 order levels reached $29 million, more than double the order levels of 2007. The company’s divisions include Conceptronic, a maker of reflow ovens.

Approximately half the orders in 2008 were solar and energy market-related, with most incorporating CVD thin film solutions, says the firm.

Last year’s order levels for the CVD/FN and SDC divisions increased 146% and 58%, respectively, while the Conceptronic division decreased 3% year-over-year.

The company anticipates the growth trend of the CVD/FN and SDC divisions to continue. The Conceptronic division was impacted by the downturn in the electronics industry over the last two quarters. CVD expects this trend to continue at least through the first two quarters in 2009.

DORSET, UK – Placement equipment OEM Europlacer reported 22% growth globally during 2008 on the strength of its iineo machine platform.

For 2009, the privately held Europlacer says it will continue to offer products for unpredictable environments.

BRIDGEWATER, MA -- Chase Corp., a supplier of conformal coatings and EMS services, today reported net income of $2.3 million for its November quarter, down 35% from last year. Revenues dropped 10% to $31.1 million.

OXFORD, CT – AOI provider Mirtec Corp. reported 34% growth in fiscal 2008 sales for its North American sales and service division. The Korean-based company is privately held.

Brian D’Amico, president of Mirtec, attributes the growth to the industry-wide acceptance of the firm’s AOI product line. He noted it was a “year of recognition in which Mirtec received a total of three industry awards for our AOI product line,” including Circuits Assembly’s NPI Award.

When asked about anticipated revenue for fiscal 2009, D’Amico said, “I think it almost goes without saying that the current market conditions and economic climate will be a challenge for our organization as well as the world around us. With that said, I am extremely thankful that our business has continued to prosper over the last several months. I am hopeful we will continue to prosper and benefit from any challenges we may encounter in the upcoming year.”