National Technical Systems Inc. (NASD: NTSC) reported revenue rose 1.3% to $32.8 million in its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009 on a year-over-year basis. The Calabasas CA-based company provides engineering testing services and engineering staffing.

Third-quarter gross margin narrowed to 28.4% from 28.5% in the year-ago quarter.

Net income fell 4.3% to $1.1 million from the third quarter of last year.

National Technical Systems Inc. (NASD: NTSC)
For the fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009, compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Revenue: $32.8 million, +1.3%
Net income: $1.1 million, -4.3%