Today, we would like to announce another monumental moment in our history. This week we have agreed to be acquired by Element Materials Technology, formerly Stork Materials Technology. We have joined Element because they share our commitment to our customers, industries we serve and employees. As we continue to grow with our customers on a global scale, it was time to join a company that already operates on that scale and can bring immediate benefit to our customers. However, you can rest assured your "home team" will still be intact to serve you on a local level. We do not intend to make any changes to the labs you work with and the outstanding services you depend on. We understand we are only as good as the local lab and we are very committed to keeping what works in place.

Over the next several months the DTL name will be replaced with the new company name - Element. We encourage you to go to our new website www.element.com and check us out. There is a video on the home page that describes who we are and what we can do for you. We believe you will be as excited as we are for the future as Element brings service to a new level for our customers.

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The 2010 William P. Putnam Technology Award was presented to Steve Labadie for his contribution to DTL's Electrical Engineering lab. Steve, employed with DTL since 1998, was recognized for his tireless dedication and creative efforts at meeting difficult timing and complex requirements on several significant projects, as well as the invaluable help and support he provides to his team. Steve's wide-range of talents compliments his ability to meet the most aggressive deadlines through creative solutions and he regularly receives accolades from customers for the extraordinary service he provides.

The 2010 Pier F. Talenti Leadership Award was presented to Mary Soumis for her outstanding leadership and character contribution to DTL. Ms. Soumis' positive attitude, dedication and hard work are very important to DTL in her role as Purchasing and Accounting Coordinator. An employee of DTL since 2006, Ms. Soumis is a tireless worker carrying a huge workload with little or no direction necessary from DTL management. She received the most support from the employees as the person most worthy of this award. Ms. Soumis was a 2009 finalist for this award.

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DTL has selected Aerovironment as the test equipment supplier for the battery pack laboratory expansion. The additional AeroVironment ABC-150 and AV-900 test systems increases DTL's laboratory capacity to over 220 channels of cell, module and pack cycling. DTL's Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory also includes shock, vibration and abuse testing of battery cells, modules and packs.

In addition, with the increasing need for heavy-duty vibration systems capable of handling large battery packs, DTL has purchased a 22,000 lbf (vibration)/44,000 lbf (shock) 3'' stroke vibration test system from Dynamic Solutions in Northridge, CA. This vibration system will also include temperature and humidity conditioning of the part. DTL's vibration laboratory has 15 shakers ranging in size from 2500 lbf to 24,000 lbf, with all systems having combined environments available.

"This further expansion of Detroit Testing Laboratory's Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory continues our commitment to be the leader in independent testing of lithium ion batteries for automotive, military, aerospace, rail and utility applications. This commitment, coupled with our outstanding engineering team is the reason many of the leading manufacturers have selected DTL as their testing lab of choice", stated President and CEO Earl L. Smith.

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A testing alliance between DTL Canyon Park and CKC Laboratories, Inc. will provide single source complete DO-160 and Mil-Std-810/Mil-Std-461 testing with Environmental and Vibration/Shock testing (DTL) and EMC testing services (CKC). DTL Canyon Park will be housed within a 10,000 square foot test space in the Canyon Park Business Center development, adjacent to CKC's EMC facility.

"CKC recognizes the need for the additional testing capability this partnership brings. Our capability as a leading EMC testing laboratory for Military and Aerospace customers goes hand in hand with the Environmental and Dynamics Testing DTL specializes in and we are pleased to be able to provide a more fully rounded service to our customers", stated CKC Director of Sales, Todd Robinson. "It was important to us that our partner be one of the top labs in the U.S. and well versed in our industry. DTL has been in the testing business for over 100 years and we are confident this partnership will be a great benefit to our customers."

DTL President & CEO, Earl L. Smith stated, "This partnership with CKC continues DTL's commitment to bring our industry leading experience and expertise to new markets in the U.S. As a company with a long history of testing for the Military and Aerospace industry, we are confident our brand of service will create an immediate and dramatic impact for customers requiring this testing. This partnership will allow the customers in the Seattle area to have a single supplier team that offers industry leading quality, unmatched customer service and cost-effective pricing."

About CKC Laboratories, Inc.
CKC Laboratories is an A2LA accredited EMC test lab, with 4 West Coast Locations. CKC's success is derived from providing customers with excellent service and accurate, repeatable test results. More information can be found at www.ckc.com.

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