Explosives: The Power Tool

In today’s modern world, we consume and use resources every day. Whether you’re driving to work, turning on a light switch, brushing your teeth or sending a text message, you’re using products made possible by the use of explosives.

From the 13th century to today, explosives have evolved as the most efficient tool for accessing minerals and building the world’s infrastructure. It is not an overstatement to say that this nation was built with the help of explosives.

Can you picture a world where the only product still available to extract minerals and natural resources from the earth was black powder? There are four basic types of explosives products needed for the safe, reliable and efficient use of this power tool.

Imagine a world without the technologies that we all now take for granted. The same is true for the blasting industry and we all benefit from such innovation in one way or another.

Have you thought about being part of an industry that cares about the environment, safety and security, while supplying the minerals needed to support humanity? The industry looks for those who share a commitment to excellence and exhibit high standards of integrity.

When it comes to the safety and security of explosive materials, the best practices of the commercial explosives industry exceed the minimum regulatory requirements prescribed by government. The explosives industry is proud of its record of safety and security and, in partnership with Federal and state agencies, will continue to develop ways to improve safety and security practices to protect employees, property and the public.

Blasts that historically once filled the sky with dust and rock, are now tightly controlled and monitored. The explosives industry is led by safety and environmentally conscious professionals whose goals are to improve the technologies as well as blasting techniques to make the world a better place to live.

Thank you to everyone who made Explosives: The Power Tool possible.