1942, I.T. (Ted) Quarnstrom founded Detroit Mold Engineering (today’s DME Company) to provide mold bases in standard sizes, ready for machining of the cavity.

That was the beginning of the DME tradition of industry-leading innovation and standardization. In Europe it started back in 1963, almost 50 years ago, with a settlement in Mechelen, Belgium.

To meet the specific European market requirements, DME developed operations in several European countries, set up sales structures in all major industrial areas and extended to other regions using an extensive network of distributors and agents.

In 2013, Gecim start a new partnership with DME for the Portuguese market. Together we expect to improve the DME presence in Portugal as to continue their tradition.