UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

January 31, 2005

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)

HELIX TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

0-6866	04-2423640
(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Mansfield Corporate Center
Nine Hampshire Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts	02048-9171
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(508) 337-5500

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

(b) On February 3, 2005, Helix Technology Corporation (the "Company") announced that Jay Zager, the Company's principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, has decided to resign, effective February 28, 2005, in order to pursue another career opportunity. Until that time, Mr. Zager will continue as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and assist in transition matters. Mr. Zager made his decision known to the Company on January 31, 2005.

(c) Effective February 28, 2005, Paul Kawa, the Company's current Corporate Controller, will serve as the Interim Chief Financial Officer.

The Company's press release dated February 3, 2005, is attached herewith and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated February 3, 2005.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.




Date: February 3, 2005		By: /s/James Gentilcore

		James Gentilcore
		President and
		Chief Executive Officer

HELIX TECHNOLOGY CORP 8-K