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 (Bordauxs), 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.

For further particulars, please contact:

Industri Kapital:  Detlef Dinsel, Partner, Tel: +49 40 369 8850
Charlotte Laveson, Communication Manager, Tel: +46 8 678 95 51
DSI: Eric van Lammeren, CEO, DSI, Tel: +49 89 30 90 50 285 
CVC Capital Partners: Markus Talanow, Hering Schuppener Consulting,
Tel: +49 69 92 18 74 70

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.

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.

For further particulars, please contact:

Industri Kapital:  Detlef Dinsel, Partner, Tel: +49 40 369 8850
Charlotte Laveson, Communication Manager, Tel: +46 8 678 95 51
DSI: Eric van Lammeren, CEO, DSI, Tel: +49 89 30 90 50 285 
CVC Capital Partners: Markus Talanow, Hering Schuppener Consulting,
Tel: +49 69 92 18 74 70

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.

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.

The company’s product range includes formwork, form ties, scaffolding and concrete accessories for the construction industry. TUBUS is well known in the market as a competent partner and supplier. Clients especially value its high technical expertise and excellence in service.

The merger of DSI Portugal and TUBUS constitutes a step forward in the Portuguese market for both companies. Besides the products of TUBUS and the generic DSI business in Post Tensioning and Geotechnics, DSI Portugal will be representing and selling all concrete accessories and solutions of the following DSI companies:

Technique Beton - Chemical products
Mandelli Setra - Formwork accessories
Artéon Lifting Tools - Lifting tools
Contec - Sealings and Foundation formworks

Thus, TUBUS can expand its business on the Iberian Peninsula and Portuguese territories by providing a larger product range and extending technical service to its customers.

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.

For DSI, the acquisition of TUBUS Portugal is a further step towards expanding the group’s worldwide operational and strategic activities as a leading supplier for concrete accessories.

The company’s product range includes formwork, form ties, scaffolding and concrete accessories for the construction industry. TUBUS is well known in the market as a competent partner and supplier. Clients especially value its high technical expertise and excellence in service.

The merger of DSI Portugal and TUBUS constitutes a step forward in the Portuguese market for both companies. Besides the products of TUBUS and the generic DSI business in Post Tensioning and Geotechnics, DSI Portugal will be representing and selling all concrete accessories and solutions of the following DSI companies:

Technique Beton - Chemical products
Mandelli Setra - Formwork accessories
Artéon Lifting Tools - Lifting tools
Contec - Sealings and Foundation formworks

Thus, TUBUS can expand its business on the Iberian Peninsula and Portuguese territories by providing a larger product range and extending technical service to its customers.

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.

For DSI, the acquisition of TUBUS Portugal is a further step towards expanding the group’s worldwide operational and strategic activities as a leading supplier for concrete accessories.

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.

The acquisition is another expansion step for the DSI group which is clearly in accordance with its principle “Local Presence - Global Competence”. The advantages of this development for DSI and the previous highly experienced shareholders who will continue as employees are significant. DSI will have access to the experience and relationships that have been established by CSS while CSS will have access to the full range of DSI Mining and Tunneling products as well as DSI’s Technical support capability.

Bob Bishop, the COO of DSI Mining and Tunneling, commented that  “This acquisition enables DSI Mining and Tunneling to strengthen its presence in the European market and to further expand its broad range of products for this industry. As DSI’s key focus is on developing, manufacturing and supplying quality high-grade products and systems for the tunneling market, it is now coordinating all of its R&D activities into a new specialist tunneling division with its headquarters located at the offices of ALWAG in Austria”.

This will result in more effective service for customers who will undoubtedly benefit from the transfer of technology between DSI companies which have developed expertise in all aspects of strata control technology. Consequently, the new company CSS will form the UK base for the DSI Tunneling and Mining division.