Southwall Technologies Inc. Q3 2006 Results Teleconference To Be Webcast October 30, 2006

PALO ALTO, Calif.--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX) plans to release its financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2006 on Monday, October 30, 2006, following the close of market. The company’s management will hold a teleconference at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET that same day.

This call will be open to all investors via a webcast accessible at www.southwall.com and by phone. Both phone and webcast replays will be available for approximately one week after the teleconference, beginning approximately two hours after the call ends.

How to Access the Webcast

Go to the Investor Relations page of the Southwall website at www.southwall.com and click on the CCBN webcast icon. From here, you can listen to the teleconference, assuming that your computer system is configured properly.

How to Access the Call

Using access code # 8354340, domestic U.S. callers can dial (877) 481-7179, while international callers can dial (706) 634-7186. The phone replay will be accessible at (800) 481-7179 or (706) 634-7186, access code # 8354340.

About Southwall Technologies Inc.

Southwall Technologies Inc., designs and manufactures thin film products 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, DuPont, Mitsui Chemicals, Peugeot-Citroën, Philips, Pilkington, Renault, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, and Volvo.