New York, NY (December 27, 2010) – Dynamic Systems Inc. ("DSI" or the "Company") of Poestenkill, NY has been acquired by Thayer | Hidden Creek of Washington, DC. Sperry, Mitchell & Company, Inc. initiated this transaction, assisted in the negotiations, and served as exclusive financial advisor to Dynamic Systems. DSI’s President, Mr. David Ferguson, will retain his position and an equity stake in the Company.

Dynamic Systems Inc. (www.gleeble.com) is the leading designer and manufacturer of dynamic thermal-mechanical testing and physical simulation systems for the metallurgy industry. The Company's highly-engineered systems are designed to heat alloy and metal specimens at variable temperatures while simulating, testing and measuring a range of physical performance criteria. DSI's Gleeble® brand is recognized worldwide as the leading, most-innovative line of thermal-mechanical testing and physical simulation systems available.

Thayer | Hidden Creek (www.thayerhiddencreek.com)is a private equity firm investing in growth-oriented industrial product and service companies. Thayer | Hidden Creek partners with owners and managers of industrial companies, with a focus on assisting with operational improvements and supporting growth initiatives. Since its inception in 1994, Thayer | Hidden Creek has invested in over 30 portfolio companies with total revenue in excess of $3 billion.

Sperry, Mitchell & Company, Inc. (www.sperrymitchell.com) is an investment banking firm specializing in middle-market merger and acquisition advisory services. Since the firm’s founding in 1986, Sperry Mitchell has completed hundreds of transactions in a wide range of industries, with values ranging from $10 to $450 million.