February 20, 2004

CVD Equipment Corporation (AMEX:CVV), Ronkonkoma, NY

Conceptronic and Research International (Division of CVD Equipment Corporation) will be presenting new products at APEX 2004 February 24-26 in Anaheim, California. This leading industry event encompasses everyone who designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests printed circuit boards and electronics assemblies.

The new Conceptronic HV+ Series of forced convection ovens are designed for SMT reflow soldering of Sn-Pb as well as Pb Free alloys and epoxy, adhesive and encapsulant curing in air or high purity nitrogen atmospheres.

The Conceptronic HV+ Series improved modular design utilizes field proven components, heaters, blowers and drive motors into the new HVA+ (air) and HVN+ (Nitrogen) Oven Systems. The new ovens come in a full range of sizes (5,7 and 10 zone) in both air and nitrogen atmospheres. The new modular design allows for extremely efficient manufacturing allowing fast build-to-order cycles drastically reducing delivery and cost. The new design also allows for customers to specify the machine length required for their facility. This new product will allow Conceptronic to effectively compete internationally in this market.

Company Description:
The Conceptronic and Research International, Division of CVD Equipment Corporation, manufacture Solder Reflow Ovens, Forced Convection Rework Stations and Customized Thermal Processing Equipment for customers in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry. Surface Mount Technology (SMT) on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB's) has advanced in complexity and Conceptronic/Research International have innovated with its evolution. From Lead Free Solder to Flux Management and precise heat control of BGA, Micro-BGA and Flip Chip components, our Forced Convection Technology for both inline assembly as well as offline repair, has made Conceptronic and Research International the Technological Leaders of Thermal Processing Equipment in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry.

About CVD - CVD Equipment Corporation (AMEX: CVV), is a leading manufacturer of critical UHVCVD, MOCVD, HVPE, PECVD, LPE, VPE, RTP, Etch, Gas & Chemical Delivery Systems, Belt Furnaces, Rework Stations products and services for the Semiconductor, Telecommunications, Wireless, Optoelectronic, MEMS, Solar Power and Surface Mount Technology markets.

This public announcement may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or anticipated results. Investors and potential investors should review carefully the description of the risks and uncertainties which, together with other detailed information about CVD Equipment Corporation (CVD), is contained in the periodic reports that CVD files from time to time with Securities and Exchange Commission.

 The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability to successfully integrate acquired assets into CVD Equipment Corporation; CVD’s dependence upon the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; competition and technological changes; the company’s dependence upon proprietary technology and the potential need for additional financing.

For further information regarding CVD Equipment Corporation Contact Karen Hamberg at:

Phone: 631-981-7081, Fax: 631-981-7095 or email: info@cvdequipment.com

For further information regarding Conceptronic and Research International products, contact Lisa Collins at:

Phone: 631-981-7081 Fax: 631-981-7095 or email lcollins@conceptronic.com