With over fifty years of railway industry experience the Directors of DTS founded their business based on a formal agreement with Semperit AG, Austria, (specialists in the manufacture of rubber and moulded products) working together to develop their market share in the UK.

From the outset, with a limited range of products, we have strategically grown our product range to meet the demand of our increasing customer base.

Toward the end of 2004 the business had moved to another level and at this time, the market determined that we form a strategic partnership with a reputable transport organisation to provide a bespoke pick and pack operation that enables our orders to be fulfilled at short notice and to the tightest of deadlines.

By the mid part of 2005, DTS in partnership with Semperit AG recognised a gap in the market for the manufacture and supply of Switch and Crossing rail and baseplate pads. With approved raw material supplied by Semperit, rail and baseplate pads are accurately water jet cut on CAD/CAM systems in line with client’s technical drawings.

In 2006 our sales office moved to new premises in Barlborough, Chesterfield conveniently placed within a quarter of a mile of the M1 motorway at Junction 30. Around the same time our transport partner moved to new purpose built warehouse facilities within 100 metres of our offices, thus strengthening our position to react to market demand.

By the end of 2006 DTS improved its market position by investing in additional warehouse space in Doncaster thus enhancing its growing reputation for service.

In early 2007 DTS signed a support agreement with VAE AG, Austria to manage and develop the sales of Hot Axle Box Detection, Hot Wheel Detection, Switch Machines for Light Rail application and Turnout Condition Monitoring Systems.

In July 2008 DTS signed a 5 year Agreement with Tenconi SA of Switzerland to support the sales of their range of Dry Encapsulated ‘Benkler Joints’ into the UK. Tenconi are a high quality manufacturer and supplier of railway products throughout the world and this further enhances DTS’s reputation for aligning itself to quality supply partners.

In August 2008 DTS relocated to its own purpose built warehouse and office facility. This further strengthens DTS’s position in the market and states our intention of continuing to be a key player for years to come.

In 2009, DTS recruited the Technical Services of David Turner to strengthen its technical team and increase the scope for Design, Survey and Technical Support Services to our customers going forward. David joins DTS with 30 years of railway experience and will be a valued addition to the DTS team.

During 2009, we have seen a steady increase in our signalling activities. Contec with the support of DTS have secured major contracts for Light Rail installations at Manchester and Edinburgh. Switch Machines are on trial at various sites across the UK. DTS are optimistic for the growth of this product throughout 2010.

DTS continue to carefully explore opportunities for quality and innovative suppliers of Rail Track Products in order to compliment the existing range.