DTE relocates headquarters, adds to staff

DTE, an Iceland-based manufacturer of molten metals analysis technology, has relocated to a new headquarters on the outskirts of Reykjavik that provides ample space to expand production, marking a new growth phase.

The site features a dedicated laboratory for molten metal testing, where the analytical ranges of DTE’s chemical analyzers are being expanded to cover additional elements and alloy types. Furthermore, the new facilities will allow DTE to intensify its research into aluminum melt kinetics in collaboration with industrial partners, research institutions and universities in Iceland and overseas. 

DTE’s solutions enable continuous monitoring and optimization of the aluminum production process using near-real-time chemical analysis of molten metals. With specialists in software development and engineering bolstering the company’s talent pool and plans to expand its delivery, product and support teams further, DTE says it aims to expedite the development of its next-generation devices, tailoring them to meet the evolving demands of the market.

"This move is an exciting new stage for DTE, marking not only how far the company has come but also our ambitious plans for the future,” says Karl Matthíasson, CEO and founder of DTE. "With our new laboratory facilities and mechanical workshop fully operational as of this month, we are poised for accelerated growth, putting our innovative solutions at the forefront of the wider metals industry.”

In the past six months, DTE has welcomed a series of new appointments and promotions within the team, bringing the total headcount to 50. The company recently has appointed two new board members and four new executives.

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In its commitment to diversity, inclusion and leadership, DTE has appointed Sigríður Olgeirsdóttir as the new chairman of the board. With a track record of leading cross-industry businesses domestically and internationally, Olgeirsdóttir brings knowledge and leadership experience to her new role. Additionally, DTE welcomes Sophie Froment as a new board member. With her experience in human relations and people development, Froment brings fresh perspectives and invaluable insights to the board, reflective of the company's values and vision for the future.

Four new directors round off the company’s recent staff growth, paving the way for future developments:

• Iðunn Arnardóttir has assumed the position of director of engineering.
• Björgvin Benediktsson has taken over as director of operations.
• Vésteinn Sveinsson has been appointed director of software development.
• Davíð M. Daníelsson recently joined DTE as the director of product management.

"Their diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience will be instrumental as we navigate the next phase of our journey," Matthíasson says of the new team members. "At DTE, we embrace diversity as a driving force for innovation and excellence, fostering a culture where individuals thrive, and innovation is celebrated."