Helix Technology Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 20

    Business Editors/Technology Editors

    MANSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2005--Helix Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: HELX) today announced that it will host a conference call on Friday, January 28, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss fourth quarter and full-year 2004 financial results.

    To participate in the live call via telephone, dial:

    United States: (800) 553-0329
    International: (612) 332-1025

    To listen to a replay of the call (available for one week) dial:

    United States: (800) 475-6701
    International: (320) 365-3844
    Access code: 768196

    The call will also be available live or as a replay for one week on the Investors section of the Helix Website located at www.helixtechnology.com.

    Helix Technology Corporation is a global leader in the development and application of innovative solutions in the field of vacuum technology. Our CTI-Cryogenics and Granville-Phillips product offerings provide a broad range of components and subsystems that are key to the manufacture of semiconductors, flat panel displays and data storage devices. In addition, our highly regarded Global Support activity provides critical ongoing operational support services to semiconductor device producers throughout the world.

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CONTACT: Helix Technology Corporation Beverly L. Couturier, 508-337-5111

KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANUFACTURING EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALLS SOURCE: Helix Technology Corporation

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