Aschheim, 30 April 2009. The DSI Chairman and CEO Alan Bate today announced the appointment of Nick Moses as the new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
He replaces Paul Taaffe, who has resigned for personal reasons.

Nick Moses (42) is expected to join the Group on 5 May 2009 and will be based in Aschheim and Luxembourg. He will report to Alan Bate, Group Chairman and CEO.

Until recently, Nick was the Group Chief Financial Officer of J C Bamford Excavators Ltd. This family-owned business generated GBP 2 billion in turnover in 2007 and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction equipment. The company employs over 8,000 people on four continents and sells its products in 150 countries.

Prior to that, Nick was Chief Financial Officer of Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems SA. This was a CVC backed automotive manufacturer and supplier of rubber profiles used for door and window sealing systems. Nick joined Metzeler in the U.S. as Vice President of Finance, North America in 1998 and was promoted to CFO in 2003. He saw the business through to a sale in 2007.

Commenting on the appointment, Alan Bate said. “Nick brings with him a wealth of manufacturing, business and private equity experience. I am confident he will quickly become a major contributor to DSI’s success.”

Also commenting on the departure of Paul Taaffe, the Chairman took the opportunity to thank Paul Taaffe for his significant contribution to DSI. He added: “Paul introduced a steady hand to DSI following the change of ownership and drove improvement in many areas. We wish him well in his endeavors outside DSI.”

Hans Wlodkowski has long term in-depth experience in the Special Construction and Post-Tensioning Industry combined with expertise in Threadbar production. In his latest position as Executive Vice President Business Development at Stahlwerk Annahuette, Hans Wlodkowski was responsible for the global Business Development and Research & Development of Threadbar and Special Construction Technologies.

Previously, Hans Wlodkowski served as RCEO – Regional Chief Executive for VSL-International for five years, to develop and consolidate their businesses in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. VSL is part of the BOUYGUES Construction Specialist Works Division in France and the world’s second largest construction company.

In fact, Hans Wlodkowski even disposes of long-term experience with DSI in Munich, North America and Far East. His combined experience both in the technical field and in business development makes him a valuable asset for the group.

According to Alan Bate, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, “Hans Wlodkowski is an excellent fit with DSI. His international experience and in-depth technical knowledge in Post-Tensioning will support the DSI Group in its future business development around the world. His proven track record for analytical and tactical business planning will enable him to identify new markets and new business opportunities for DSI.”

AGRHIMERC S.A.C., founded in 1997, is a well established producer of products such as split sets and rock reinforcement products for the mining markets.

AGRHIMERC S.A.C. is well-recognized among its clients for its high quality service to the Peruvian mining industries. The mid-sized company produces different types of rock bolts that can be flexibly adjusted to varying ground conditions. AGRHIMERC S.A.C has been a partner of long standing for important infrastructural projects in Peru and adjacent Latin American countries. Among other projects, the company will contribute to 13 major electric power stations.

All employees of AGRHIMERC S.A.C. have transferred to DSI Peru S.A.C.. DSI Peru S.A.C. was established specifically to acquire the AGRHIMERC business. It is headquartered in Lima, Peru. The company will contribute to DSI’s global product range and will be able to extend its service and customer support. DSI Peru’s staff will continue its dynamic growth of the past few years.  By introducing their newly developed forepoling systems to the underground operations, DSI Peru will take a leading position and will become one of the strongest suppliers in Peru.

Mr. Rafael Vizquerra Bellido,one of the former owners of AGRHIMERC S.A.C., will assume the position of General Manager. His market knowledge and experience of long standing do not only serve to motivate his team, but make him a valuable asset for DSI. The acquisition of AGRHIMERC S.A.C.’s business was a further strategic step and provides DSI Mining with a strong manufacturing and distribution base in Peru from which to service the expanding mining markets in Bolivia, Columbia and Ecuador.

About DSI
The DSI Group has over 2.200 employees worldwide with operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In 2007, the DSI Group was acquired by CVC Capital Partners, a private equity fund that strongly supports the DSI Group. DSI is the world’s leading systems supplier in the fields of civil engineering and underground construction. Their products and services are mainly used in infrastructure projects, for instance for bridges or slope stabilization as well as in mining roof support and tunnel construction.

About CVC Capital Partners
CVC Capital Partners ("CVC") is a leading global private equity and investment advisory firm founded in 1981, with a network of 18 Offices and 160 employees throughout Europe, Asia and the United States. CVC is currently investing from CVC Fund IV, CVC Asia II and CVC Tandem Fund with an aggregate of more than $15bn in equity capital. The CVC team’s local knowledge and extensive contacts underpin a 25-year proven track record of investment success.

Fosminas Ancoragens Ltda., founded in 2003, is a leading producer of a wide range of mining products with strong R&D activities. Fosminas Ancoragens Ltda. is headquartered in the southeast of Brazil, in Nova Lima, near Minas Gerais, the state capital of Belo Horizonte. The city of Nova Lima is located in the biggest mining area of Brazil since colonial times. The region’s mining focus is on extracting iron- and manganese ore, uranium, tin, zinc and phosphates. The Quadrilátero Ferrífero region features one of the world’s biggest iron ore deposits in addition to having the most important gold deposits in Brazil.

In this region, Fosminas is market leader in the development, production and supply of ground support products to underground mines with strong export activities. All 28 employees of Fosminas Ancoragens Ltda. are continuing with the company that will operate as DSI in the future. Mr. Cleber Lima, the former owner of Fosminas, will assume the position of general manager.

Over the last eight years DSI has, through strong organic growth and the acquisition of strategically located companies, successfully established and expanded its activities in supplying strata control products to mining companies to become the global market leader.

According to Alan Bate, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of DSI, “DSI has been successful on the Brazilian construction market since 1971 through its majority participation in Protendidos DYWIDAG, Sao Paulo. The acquisition of Fosminas was a further strategic step and provides DSI Mining with a strong manufacturing and distribution base in Brazil from which to service the expanding mining markets of South America. Fosminas, who already supply their high quality and well accepted products to several South American countries, will have access to DSI´s network of companies and greatly benefit from DSI’s global market position. Fosminas has an excellent reputation in the market with well respected management and a desire to expand, which makes them an excellent fit with DSI”.

About DSI
The DSI Group has over 2.200 employees worldwide with operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In 2007, the DSI Group was acquired by CVC Capital Partners, a private equity fund that strongly supports the DSI Group.
DSI is the world’s leading systems supplier in the fields of civil engineering and underground construction. Their products and services are mainly used in infrastructure projects, for instance for bridges or slope stabilization as well as in mining roof support and tunnel construction.

About CVC Capital Partners
CVC Capital Partners ("CVC") is a leading global private equity and investment advisory firm founded in 1981, with a network of 18 Offices and 160 employees throughout Europe, Asia and the United States. CVC is currently investing from CVC Fund IV, CVC Asia II and CVC Tandem Fund with an aggregate of more than $15bn in equity capital. The CVC team’s local knowledge and extensive contacts underpin a 25-year proven track record of investment success.

DYWIDAG-Systems International GmbH (DSI) is pleased to announce that DSI has acquired MET-TECH Industries Ltd. on January, 3^rd, 2008

MET-TECH, founded in 1981, is an important US producer of a wide range of mining products with strong R&D activities.

Situated in Cambridge, Ohio, MET-TECH is located in the northern region of the coal basin in the Appalachian Mountains. MET-TECH’s main activities include the development, production and supply of high quality ground support products and systems for the coal mining industry.

Commencing immediately MET-TECH will operate as DSI MET-TECH and will be part of DSI’s Mining Operations in the USA. Although the name may have changed, we can assure you that the management, staff and employees of MET-TECH as well as DSI are committed to maintaining the high level of service, technological innovation and product quality that has made MET-TECH a respected supplier in the USA. Our long term experience in mining as well as our global market position will enhance the level of service provided.

DSI is the global market leader in the development, production and application of Construction & Underground Systems with about 2,000 employees worldwide and operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. DSI has made strong progress over the past few years in terms of both solid financial performance and successful acquisitions. Also, DSI has successfully established its Mining product supply business.

“This acquisition is a further move in strengthening DSI’s market leadership for the supply of mining products and systems worldwide", commented Alan Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of DSI Mining America’s product supply business.

DSI are pleased to welcome MET-TECH within their Mining Business and are looking forward to also establish themselves successfully in the Central and South American mining market.

Idéaplast, which is headquartered in Champniers (Bordeaux), is a high quality manufacturer of plastic accessories (injection moulding) to the construction and automotive industry.

Founded in 1994, the company’s product range includes formwork spacers, form ties, safety items and automotive parts. Clients especially value its high level of production and technical expertise.

The acquisition of Idéaplast matches DSI´s growth strategy in the field of concrete accessories. It improves our market position in France and enhances buying power in injection moulding.

DSI is a global market leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of systems and products for the construction and underground markets. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, DSI employs more than 2,000 employees worldwide in its operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.

Up to now, DSI´s division for Concrete Accessories includes the following companies: 

• Technique Béton – Chemical products
• Mandelli Setra – Formwork accessories
• Artéon Lifting Tools – Lifting tools
• Contec – Sealings and Foundation formworks
• DSI Haan – Formtie Systems
• TUBUS - Distributor

Idéaplast will operate as a production unit of Technique Béton, Moissy Cramayel, France. For DSI, the acquisition of Idéaplast is a further step towards expanding the group’s worldwide operational and strategic activities as a leading supplier of concrete accessories.

DSI warmly welcomes the Idéaplast employees to the worldwide DSI family.

DSI as a supplier for construction industry in Post Tensioning and Geotechnical Systems is setting up a new division: Concrete accessories.
According to our mission “being a partner to our customers to help building and growing their businesses to highest levels”, DSI is now offering more technical know how and a wider ranging product line.

A portfolio of different international brands is providing service, best technical and commercial support worldwide.

Mandelli-Setra is a leading manufacturer and major supplier of accessories for the reinforced concrete. Each day, a team of more than 80 employees and sales engineers respond to the demands and needs of their customers.

Techique Béton, following the principle “Concrete made to order”, is DSI’s specialist for concrete admixtures, special mortars, waterproofing products, and Laroche^® Products – the special mixture for concrete spacers.

Based in Gonesse, France, Artéon is the specialist of lifting tools for precast industry and of fixing elements for the construction industry. Artéon’s universal lifting system has been used for more than 25 years. It ensures that precast elements can be lifted quickly and safely.

Contec in Porta Westfalica, Germany is a manufacturer of sealing and formwork systems with a wide range of innovative solutions for all kinds of concrete structures. Contec products are known by the brand name of recostal^®. They are designed by engineers who use the knowledge of more than 25 years of experience.

TUBUS, Portugal specializes in the supply of concrete accessories and equipment for the construction industry. The company’s product range includes formwork, form ties, scaffolding and concrete accessories.

The new Concrete Accessories division as another integral part of the company’s services to the construction industry has proved its value for DSI and its customers from the start. True to its slogan “Local Presence-Global Competence”, DSI is now able to deliver custom-made concrete accessories solutions around the world.

Furthermore, the expansion of DSI’s Construction division has generated synergies which will enable the group to focus even more on its R&D activities.

Thanks to the valuable expertise of our new specialists for Concrete Accessories, we now face the future as an even stronger partner for our customers.

DSI, headquartered in Aschheim near Munich, has approximately 1,900 employees at over 70 locations globally. Industri Kapital acquired DSI in 2005 from insolvent Walter Bau AG. The company achieved strong organic growth and drove global expansion through 14 successful add-on acquisitions in related product areas.
Eric van Lammeren, CEO of DSI, comments: “Industri Kapital was the right partner for us at the right time. Thanks to Industri Kapital’s expertise, DSI has developed into a strong global player and has significantly outperformed market growth in all core activities. We are confident of successfully continuing our growth strategy together with CVC Capital Partners.”

Prior to the acquisition by Industri Kapital, DSI generated approx. 300 million euros in sales (2004). For 2007, DSI anticipates sales of around 700 million euros. Since 2005, DSI’s sales thus grew by approx. 35 per cent per annum.

“The acceleration of DSI’s growth was primarily driven by the successful implementation of a buy-and-build strategy together with the management of the company,” explains Detlef Dinsel, a partner with Industri Kapital.

Daniel Schmitz, Senior Managing Director of CVC Capital Partners in Frankfurt, is delighted with the acquisition: “DSI is an outstanding company. We look forward to further strengthening the company and supporting the management in the future development of the company.”

DSI contributed significantly to the consolidation of the industry through its global expansion. Since 2005 DSI acquired leading suppliers to the construction and mining industries, including Artéon and Galaxy in France, Contec Bausysteme in Germany, Soprofint in Chile, Fasloc and American Commercial Inc. in the U.S. as well as ALWAG Tunnelausbau in Austria.

About Industri Kapital
Industri Kapital is a European private equity firm with Nordic roots, managing close to EUR 4 billion in fund commitments. Since 1989, Industri Kapital has acquired 64 European companies. The current portfolio encompasses 21 companies with a total turnover close to EUR 8 billion. Industri Kapital invests mainly in mid-sized companies with strong cash flow and profit improvement potential, operating in mature industries with fundamental underlying growth.Current investments in Germany include Sport Group and Minimax. Previous Industri Kapital’s investments in Germany include GARDENA.
For further information on Industri Kapital: www.industrikapital.com

About DSI
DSI is the world’s leading systems supplier in the fields of civil engineering and underground construction. Their products and services are mainly used in infrastructure projects, for instance for bridges or slope stabilization as well as in mining roof support and tunnel construction. In 2007, the civil construction division will generate approx. 60 per cent of DSI’s total sales revenues, with the underground division contributing the balance of around 40 per cent. Today, DSI is the only enterprise in this niche market with a presence in all global growth areas of the construction and mining industry. In the market segments of underground strata support, geotechnology systems and post-tensioing, DSI ranks first worldwide; in tunnel construction, DSI is the market leader in Europe and the U.S. In the field of special products (concrete accessories) DSI ranks third in Europe.

About CVC Capital Partners

CVC Capital Partners ("CVC") is a leading global private equity and investment advisory firm founded in 1981, with a network of 18 Offices and 160 employees throughout Europe, Asia and the United States. CVC is currently investing from CVC Fund IV, CVC Asia II and CVC Tandem Fund with an aggregate of more than $15bn in equity capital. The CVC team’s local knowledge and extensive contacts underpin a 25-year proven track record of investment success. CVC has the ability to bring an enormous amount of cross-border resource together quickly to focus on winning transactions. The current European portfolio totals 36 investments and includes: Formula One, the world's leading motorsport rights management business; AA/Saga, a leading affinity brand business; Cortefiel, one of the largest specialised clothing retailers in Spain; Debenhams, Britain's leading department store group; and Seat Pagine Gialle, the leading directories business in Italy. The current Asian portfolio totals 10 investments and includes PBL Media, Australia's largest diversified media group (including Channel Nine and NineMSN) and DCA, Australia's leading healthcare company.

Founded in 1970, DYWIT is active in the Italian construction market - one of the biggest in Europe - which also has a strong influence on the Turkish and Northern African markets.

DYWIT has an excellent reputation and is a well renowned and reliable company in Italy. Headquartered in Milano, DYWIT is the leading supplier of Post-Tensioning and Geotechnical Systems in Italy. DYWIT’s foremost strength is the development of customized solutions to satisfy the demands of its customers.

DYWIDAG Post-Tensioning Systems and DYWIDAG Geotechnical Systems are world renowned for reliability and performance and guarantee easy system handling, simple stressing procedures and excellent levels of quality through internal and external supervision of the production process. DYWIDAG systems are most suitable for specialized applications in construction. They embrace the whole spectrum from bridge construction and buildings to civil applications, above and underground.

DSI is a global market leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of systems and products for the construction and underground markets. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, DSI employs more than 2,000 employees worldwide in its operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.

By acquiring the remaining shares of DYWIT, the DSI group aims to strengthen its market position in Italy. For DSI, this is another step towards the continuous expansion of its worldwide activities as a leading supplier for the construction and underground industries. The global DSI network and its internationally associated business will open new markets and further growth potential for DYWIT.