# IDT Group We are a young, family-owned company with a long tradition. A market leader in our segment, a strong partner with outstanding technical expertise for our customers. ## Facts **1984.Founded** in Essen. Our motivation: development of sustainable solutions and products. When **environmentally friendly** and physiologically non-critical **alternatives to asbestos** had to be found, we played a major role in **shaping today's standards**, working in close cooperation with our customers. **1991**. **Transformation** into a manufacturing business with deep experience and a long tradition through the **takeover of theVEB-Kupferring-Dichtungswerk** \[**est**. **1924**\]. **Continuous progress**. We have **greatly expanded** our manufacturing **capabilities**, engineering **competencies** and global presence. Our **production in Germany** amounts to close to **20,000 square meters**. Flexible ex-stock product availability guarantees quick delivery times. [Distribution partners in more than 30 countries](/company/idt-group/network) and our subsidiaries in Spain and China ensure **global reliability**. Our **innovations**, products, and services, allow our customers to gain **efficiency**, avoid **environmental** pollution or remedy damage that has already been done. As such, we are making a significant contribution to the transition into a **sustainable, climate-neutral future**. ## Network Wherever you are, we are near. We have built a [worldwide network](/company/idt-group/network) of reliable sales partners and can assist you at the drop of a hat, no matter what: technical advice, speedy delivery, advanced service, or unforeseen emergencies. [Our Network](/company/idt-group/network) ## Team People make a company. We count more than 200 of them: smart thinkers and technically skilled doers with in-depth knowledge, long experience and great curiosity about the latest technologies in research & development. With passion in the production of high-quality gaskets, from standards and small series to creative solutions for tricky problems. Their ideas and thoughts, their creativity, their knowledge, and competence, their diligence and responsibility are our strength. Our team’s purpose is to serve you, providing technical advice, excellent service, training, certifications, smooth logistics and on-site project management. 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