We Are Drilling Tools International

For four decades, Drilling Tools International (DTI) has provided the drilling industry with innovative and reliable solutions that drive the success of our clients worldwide. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we reflect on our journey, our achievements, and our commitment to the future of drilling technology.

Our Legacy

We began our journey in South Louisiana as a private startup in 1984. Today, we are a public company and leading provider of high-quality downhole drilling tools across the global industry. Our foundation of innovation, quality, and customer service will continue to serve us well in the future. Throughout our journey, we have collaborated with industry leaders, pioneered new technologies, and expanded our reach into every major market worldwide. Those partnerships have been instrumental in our growth and success.

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What Sets Us Apart

  • Strength

    Our people are our greatest strength, committed to delivering quality and service excellence. With a diverse inventory of tools and solutions, and strategically located facilities, DTI is well-positioned to support the oil, gas, and geothermal industries efficiently.

  • Innovation

    DTI is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation. Our team actively develops and deploys cutting-edge technologies to enhance industry standards and deliver superior solutions, meeting the ever-changing needs of our customers.

  • Performance

    Reliability is crucial to our customers. Leading oil and gas operators trust DTI to provide reliable, competitive, and timely solutions to address today’s industry challenges.

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Major Milestones Over Four Decades

  • 1984 Founded in South Louisiana as Directional Rentals Inc.
    • Primarily rented subassemblies and non mag equipment to offshore directional drillers in the Gulf of Mexico
    • Over 25 years of continued expansion in the Gulf coast market
  • 2009 Opened new facilities to service major basins and customer bases in the Rockies and Texas market
  • 2012 Acquired by Hicks Equity Partners. Began private equity growth period
    Made acquisitions of assets from two major service companies which significantly increased scale and capabilities
  • 2013 Hired additional senior management and sales team
  • 2014 Rebranded as Drilling Tools International, Inc.
    • Acquired Reamco, adding offshore and manufacturing capabilities to its offerings
    • Expanded multiple locations throughout North America
  • 2016 Partnered with Superior Drilling Products to become exclusive distributor of Drill-N-Ream®, substantially increasing North America market share and establishing DTI as an industry innovator
  • 2017 Launched Downhole Inspection Solutions, adding repair and inspection service offerings
  • 2018 Acquired Premium Tools and entered the drill pipe and tubing rental business
  • 2019 Became market leader in North America land and offshore directional tool rentals segment
  • 2023 Became a publicly traded company June 21 under ticker Nasdaq: DTI
  • 2024 Strategically acquired leading companies within the field including Deep Casing Tools and Superior Drilling Products, expanding global footprint and product offering

Today

DTI is focused on continuously enhancing our products, technologies, and customer service. Safety and quality are central to our operations. We remain true to our commitment to deliver value to both our customers and our shareholders, ensuring our decisions and strategies always align with these priorities.

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Looking Ahead

  • Global Expansion

    Continuing to grow our global footprint, bringing our cutting-edge solutions to new markets.

  • Strategic Acquisitions

    Making thoughtful acquisitions designed to deliver further value to our customer base and shareholders.

  • Added Value

    Continuing to provide value to our customers across the industry.

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Join the Celebration

We invite you to join us in celebrating 40 years of excellence. Whether you are a long-time client, new partner, dedicated employee, shareholder, or are exploring the possibilities with DTI for the first time, we thank you for being part of our journey. We recognize and appreciate your support, trust, and the impact that you have on our success.

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Stay Connected

Find anniversary celebration details and stay up to date on our latest innovations, news, and events by following us on social media and reading our news and Tool Talk blog. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in drilling technology.