RDT

What RDT does

RDT, Inc. is a Texas-based manufacturing subsidiary of Spain's Tubos Reunidos Group that produces upset casing and drill pipe products for oil and gas exploration and production companies and drilling contractors. Its flagship offering is the BTX by RDT Premium Upset Casing line, an integral-connection tubular design built around standard API threads with a proprietary upset-processed box and torque-shoulder profile that the company claims reduces leakage failures by 50% versus conventional coupled casing.

The company operates a vertically integrated Beasley, Texas facility that combines upsetting, heat treatment, inspection, precision threading, and adjacent internal pipe coating (PCI), giving it direct control over schedule, cost, and metallurgy with reported local capacity of 100,000 tons and access to 220,000 tons of group-wide capacity through Tubos Reunidos. Revenue is generated through direct, custom-quoted B2B sales of physical tubular products to enterprise oil and gas operators and drilling contractors worldwide, supported by a group-level client base of 375+ customers across 25 countries.

Separately, the RDT-affiliated Lumiker entity in Spain entered the Sterlumiq joint venture with Sterlite Electric Ltd in April 2026 to produce the CAMOS fiber-optic sensing and analytics platform, targeting utilities, renewable developers, and data centers with real-time cable monitoring and predictive maintenance. This is a distinct business line from RDT's traditional oilfield tubular franchise and signals a diversification move into grid infrastructure monitoring.

Name

RDT

Legal name

RDT, Inc.

Website

https://rdt-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RDT, Inc. is a Beasley, Texas-based subsidiary of Spain's Tubos Reunidos Group that manufactures premium upset casing and drill pipe tubular products for oil and gas operators and drilling contractors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Tubular Goods (Upset Casing and Drill Pipe)

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

Keywords

• Oilfield tubular products
• Upset casing manufacturing
• Drill pipe solutions
• Premium threading services
• Oil and gas equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Beasley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tubular Products Sales: RDT generates revenue through the sale of specialized tubular products including upset casing and drill pipe solutions. Products are sold as manufactured goods with customization to client specifications, representing one-time transactions for drilling and completion operations.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Revenue from customized tubular solutions tailored to specific client requirements in the oil and gas sector, including premium threading, heat treatment, and coating services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RDT, Inc. manufactures and supplies high-value upset casing and drill pipe solutions for oil and gas exploration and production operators and drilling contractors. Its flagship offering, BTX by RDT Premium Upset Casing, features integral connection tubular design with upset-processed box and torque shoulder connections, eliminating the need for external couplings. Manufacturing is vertically integrated at the Beasley, Texas facility, covering upsetter processing, heat treatment, premium threading, and internal pipe coating (PCI) to deliver customized tubular products worldwide.

Product overview

RDT is a Texas-based manufacturer and subsidiary of Tubos Reunidos Group, providing high-value tubular solutions for oil and gas exploration and production. The company's primary offering is the BTX by RDT Premium Upset Casing product line, which combines upset casing and drill pipe solutions. RDT operates a world-class specialized production facility with 100,000 tons local capacity and 220,000 tons group capacity, serving over 375 clients in 25 countries. The company emphasizes vertical integration, premium metallurgy, and complete schedule control to deliver competitive tubular solutions tailored to client requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BTX by RDT: Premium upset casing product line featuring integral connection tubular design using standard API threads, designed to drill, ream, rotate or run in the hole as conventional casing.

Products and services

• BTX by RDT - Premium Upset Casing Premium upset casing product line for oil and gas exploration and production operators and drilling contractors. Uses an integral connection tubular design with standard API threads and upset-processed box, eliminating the need for external couplings. Delivers 50% reduction in leakage failure, supports Running Casing While Drilling (RCWD), can be run with Top Drive, elevator and slips, and Casing Running Tools (CRT), and offers substantial time and cost savings. Available in Buttress (BTX) and Long Thread (LTX) connections, in seamless or ERW variants, with premium, semi-premium, API, flush joint, and semi-flush third-party threads on request.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in leakage failure compared to standard coupled connections
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sterlite Electric LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Sterlite Electric Ltd and Spain-based RDT Lumiker formed a joint venture called Sterlumiq to develop and manufacture CAMOS (Cable Advanced Monitoring Optical Solutions), a fiber-optic sensing and analytics platform. The JV aims to turn traditional power and telecom cables into self-monitoring systems with real-time monitoring, early fault detection, and predictive maintenance capabilities. Manufacturing will initially begin at RDT's Bilbao facility, with plans to shift production to Sterlite Electric's Vadodara unit in India. The partnership targets utilities, renewable developers, industries, and data centers globally, expanding into Europe, Middle East, and North America markets.
• Tubos Reunidos GroupcoreOthersRDT, Inc. is a Texas-based subsidiary of Tubos Reunidos Group, a leading provider of tubular solutions. The parent company provides manufacturing expertise, group-wide capacity of 220,000 tons, and global distribution network across 25 countries. RDT benefits from the group's vertically integrated operations including PCI internal pipe coating located next door.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tenaris: World's largest manufacturer of seamless and welded steel pipe products for oil and gas, including OCTG, drill pipe, and line pipe. Tenaris competes head-to-head with RDT for tubular contracts with major operators and drilling contractors across the Americas.
• Vallourec: Global leader in premium seamless OCTG and line pipe for the oil and gas industry, with vertically integrated manufacturing and a similar customer base of operators and drilling contractors. Vallourec's premium connection offerings directly overlap with RDT's BTX upset casing product line.
• Hunting PLC: UK-based provider of precision-engineered OCTG, drill pipe, and associated tools to the upstream oil and gas sector. Hunting's tubular products segment directly competes with RDT for drilling contractor and operator business, particularly in North American shale plays.
• JFE Steel Corporation: Japanese steel manufacturer with a dedicated OCTG and steel pipe division supplying drill pipe, casing, and line pipe to international oil and gas markets. JFE's premium tubular offerings compete with RDT in API and semi-premium casing specifications.
• TMK Group: Leading global manufacturer of steel pipe for oil and gas, producing OCTG, line pipe, and drill pipe with proprietary premium connections. TMK's product portfolio and target customer base in upstream E&P closely mirror RDT's focus on upset casing and drill pipe solutions.
• Forum Energy Technologies: Specialized manufacturer of drilling and production equipment including drill string products, tubular running services, and OCTG accessories. FET's drill pipe and tubular running tool offerings are directly comparable to RDT's drill pipe and BTX running-casing solutions.

Others

• Prysmian Group: World leader in power and telecom cable manufacturing, with cable systems that the CAMOS fiber-optic sensing platform (via Sterlumiq) targets for monitoring. Comparable as an end-customer ecosystem participant relevant to RDT Lumiker's CAMOS diversification.
• Sumitomo Corporation: Global trading and investment company with a steel pipe and tubular products trading business serving oil and gas customers. Comparable as a distribution and supply chain counterpart that sources and delivers OCTG products similar to those RDT manufactures.

Broad incumbents

• NOV (National Oilwell Varco): Large diversified oilfield equipment and services provider that manufactures drill pipe, tubing, and OCTG connections alongside rigs and downhole tools. NOV's tubular products division overlaps with RDT's drill pipe offerings for drilling contractors globally.
• Nippon Steel Corporation: Major integrated steelmaker with a significant OCTG and line pipe business serving global oil and gas customers. While much broader than RDT, Nippon Steel's pipe segment competes for large-volume OCTG contracts that RDT also targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rotary-drilling-tools-usa-lp

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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