Southwall to Present at the New York Display Investment Conference

PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 2, 20058, 2005--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX). a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets, today announced today that it would present at the New York Display Investment Conference. Maury Austin, the company's Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present. The U.S. Display Consortium and Needham & Company sponsor the conference.

    Where:      The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City

    Date:       Tuesday, March 15, 2005

    Time:       4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

About Southwall Technologies Inc.

Southwall Technologies Inc., designs and produces thin film coatings that selectively absorb, reflect or transmit light. Southwall products are used in a number of automotive, electronic display and architectural glass products to enhance optical and thermal performance characteristics, improve user comfort and reduce energy costs. Southwall is an ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturer and sells advanced thin film coatings to over 25 countries around the world. Southwall's customers include Audi, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Hewlett-Packard, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsui Chemicals, Peugeot-Citroen, Philips, Pilkington, Renault, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, and Volvo.