Helix Technology Corporation Announces First Quarter 2005 Conference C

    Business Editors

    MANSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2005--Helix Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: HELX) today announced that it will host a conference call on Friday, April 29, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss first quarter 2005 financial results.

To participate in the live call via telephone, dial:

United States: (800) 553-0326 International: (612) 332-0718

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

United States: (800) 475-6701 International: (320) 365-3844 Access code: 780302

    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, Granville-Phillips and Polycold 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: MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE CALLS SOURCE: Helix Technology Corporation

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