In 1942, I.T. Quarnstrom founded Detroit Mold Engineering (today’s DME Company) to provide mold bases in standard sizes, ready for machining of the cavity. The company, which was purchased by Milicron Plastics Technologies in 1996 and continues as a leading moldmaker and mold design firm. You can view a timeline of DME innovations here.

In 1989 DME expanded its international presence through DME (China) Ltd. in Hong Kong and in 2006 DME entered a global hot runner technology partnership with Polimold, SA, of Brazil. In 2007 DME opened a new Asian logistics center in Shenzhen, China.

In 1978 DME established the I.T. Quarnstrom Foundation to support customer education and training. In 2008 the company introduced a scholarship program to support next generation of plastics leaders.

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DME webpage