The DRT Group, represented by the CEO, Valdemar Duarte, attended the 2026 ISTMA Conference, a key event shaping the future of the global tooling industry. The conference brought together leading experts and the world’s most important associations representing toolmakers, mould, die and precision machining manufacturers.

Under the theme “Connectivity, Innovation and Complementation”, this edition focused on strengthening global partnerships and driving industrial development. At DRT Group, we fully embrace these principles and remain committed to advancing the future of our industry through:
• Industrial Developments & Technology Leadership: Keeping pace with technological leadership and the digital transformation that is reshaping modern manufacturing.
• Talent Development: Supporting the attraction, development and retention of skilled professionals, the essential foundation for long-term innovation.
• Global Synergy: Strengthening connectivity and complementarity across international markets to deliver more robust, competitive and efficient solutions.

We believe that the future of manufacturing will be built through cutting-edge technology, international collaboration and investment in people.