DTI: Global Leaders in Mission Critical Downhole Drilling

Founded in 1984. Trusted by Operators Worldwide.

For four decades, DTI has built a reputation for reliability across land and offshore markets worldwide. DTI manufactures, rents, and inspects the equipment that keeps horizontal and directional drilling operations running, combining hands-on engineering with the tools and expertise required to solve complex wellbore challenges for customers and operators.

Our History

A Legacy of Disciplined Growth and Evolution

2026Saltire Acquisition & Rebrand

On October 8, DTI announced the acquisition of Saltire scheduled to close in Q1 2027. On October 26, the company rebranded from Drilling Tools International to DTI.

2024-2025Global Consolidation

DTI accelerated international expansion through the strategic acquisitions of Deep Casing Tools, Superior Drilling Products, European Drilling Projects, and Titan Tools Services, adding patented, technology enabled tools and expanding the global footprint.

2023Nasdaq Listing

DTI completed its business combination with ROC Energy Acquisition Corp. and began trading on the Nasdaq (Ticker: DTI), securing a streamlined capital structure for future growth and enhancing transparency for stockholders.

2022North America Land Leadership

DTI achieved a market-leading position in North America land for BHA tool supply.

2020US Offshore Leadership

DTI achieved a market-leading position in the US offshore market for BHA tool supply.

2018Enters into Development Agreement with ED-Projects

Inks agreement to co-develop and distribute new stabilizer technology with the founders of FixedBlade and SwitchBlade tools, later to become ClearPath.

2018Expands into Pipe Rental

Acquired Premium Tools and enters the pipe rental market.

2017Inspection Services

Launched Downhole Inspection Solutions (DIS), strengthening quality control and service offerings with certified non destructive testing for customers and operators.

2016New Speciality Products Introduced

DTI expanded its portfolio to include new specialty products, acquiring the Drill-N-Ream® distribution rights.

2014Vertical Integration

Acquisition of Reamco Inc. brought core manufacturing and specialized machining capabilities directly into DTI’s operations, enhancing control over tool quality and refurbishment. and ability to expand into Gulf of America Deep Water market.

2013Rebranding & Leadership

The Company rebranded as Drilling Tools International to reflect expanding capabilities, with Wayne Prejean named President and CEO.

2012New Ownership

Hicks Equity Partners acquired Directional Rentals, marking a new era of investment and growth. Acquires major OFS fleet of downhole BHA tools.

1997-2000Strategic Acquisition

DTI expanded into non-magnetic tools for directional and horizontal drilling across the Gulf states.

1984Foundation

Founded as Directional Rentals, Inc., building a reputation for reliability in the rental of accessory items including steel tools for bottom hole assembly components across the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Guided by Experience

The President and Chief Executive Officer for Drilling Tools International, bringing over forty years of directional drilling expertise and extensive executive management experience as a serial oilfield entrepreneur with a strong background in corporate acquisitions.

Wayne Prejean

Chair of the Board Chief Executive Officer

DTI’s Chief Financial Officer with over three decades of experience in accounting and more than two decades of experience in oil and gas related industries.

David Johnson

Chief Financial Officer

The Executive Vice President of the Western Hemisphere for DTI, bringing over twenty years of operational and executive experience to the company as a University of Southwestern Louisiana business graduate with affiliations to AADE, SPE and IADC.

Mike Domino

Executive Vice President Western Hemisphere

The Executive Vice President of Sales for DTI bringing over 35 years of domestic and international oilfield service experience. Having served as Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development for Harris CapRock Communications setting the strategy to become the industry leader in oilfield service communications.

Aldo Rodriguez

Executive Vice President Sales and Commercial Strategy

The Vice President of Wellbore Optimization for DTI, bringing over twenty years of downhole tool rental expertise and extensive sales leadership experience to the company as a former Superior Drilling Products executive.

Trent Pope

Executive Vice President Eastern Hemisphere

The Vice President of Corporate Services for DTI, bringing extensive human resources expertise and corporate administrative experience to the company as a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the construction, concrete, and oilfield service industries.

Veda Ragsdill

Vice President Corporate Services

The Vice President of Finance for Drilling Tools International, bringing nearly a decade of diverse public accounting and management consulting expertise to the company as a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

Christian Middleton

Vice President Finance

The Vice President of Corporate Development for DTI, bringing over a decade of corporate development and finance expertise to the company as a former GR Energy Services executive and a dual-degree graduate from Washington & Lee University.

Jameson Parker

Vice President Corporate Development

A Compelling Investment Profile

As a publicly traded company on Nasdaq, DTI is well positioned to lead consolidation in the oilfield services market, pursuing a disciplined M&A strategy alongside organic growth driven by innovation and operational excellence.

DTI’s capital-efficient, rental-focused business model, global network of service and support centers and technology-enabled portfolio underpin a clear commitment to long-term stockholder value.

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Local Support, Global Reach

Reliable support wherever operators are drilling.

With 15 facilities across North America and 11 more spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, DTI places tools and expertise exactly where customers need them, backed by 24-hour support.

This global infrastructure provides responsive service and operational continuity for operators in the oil and natural gas sectors.

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Safety is Our Core Value

Safe. Inspired. Productive.

DTI’s “Safety Now” program and SIP (Safe, Inspired, Productive) tenets empower every employee with the authority to stop work if hazards are identified. We believe a safe workforce is the foundation of high performance and quality. These safety commitments are integrated into DTI’s ESG program and are overseen by the leadership team and Board of Directors.

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Careers

If you are driven by innovation and committed to quality, we invite you to explore the opportunities at DTI.

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