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Educational Tours at Austin Detonator Ignite Curiosity Austin Detonator recently welcomed Vsetín Secondary Technical School students to the company for a visit and excursion. During the event, they had the opportunity to observe the working environment of a large manufacturer and learn more about the processes of detonator production, gaining new experience. "The importance of our industry lies not only in the production itself but also in how our work affects the future and helps build a better world. During the excursion, we introduced the students to our history, technologies, and innovations, and also introduced them to the processes of detonator production," said Jiří Václavík, director of Austin Detonator. The excursion offered students valuable, hands-on experience in explosives, helping them make informed decisions about their future careers.

Austin Powder Secures Strategic Investment To sustain its growth and expand its position as a world-leading provider of explosive products and services, Austin Powder has secured a strategic investment from American Industrial Partners. AIP’s financial and operational support and resources will help position Austin Powder for continued growth and success over the next decade. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/gw4cySW4

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Three Distinctive Employees Celebrate Long-Service Awards in Austin Powder Company Shawn Fee, Production Operations Manager, Red Diamond Plant Celebrates 30 Years with Austin Powder Company "Shawn has dedicated 30 years of his life to The Red Diamond Facility. We owe so much of the success to his work ethic, dedication, and relentless desire to succeed both personally and professionally. Shawn’s integrity, professionalism, knowledge, and experience will continue to contribute to our growth and expansion. He is an amazing person, colleague, a key member of the company, and a dear friend to all," states Renee Conley. “Magnificent job!” William "Willie" Taylor, MMU Operator and CDOT Trainer at Mt. Hope, Celebrates 35 Years with Austin Powder Company "One thing that greatly stands out about Willie is his positive attitude," says Wayne Roark, Operations Manager for Austin Powder Appalachia LLC. "He often comes to management with suggestions on how we can improve as a company and what he could do as an employee to become a greater asset. This attitude is becoming more and more rare. We would like to congratulate Willie on this milestone as we continue to reap the benefits of his knowledge and work ethic." David Carpenter, Driver for McArthur Sales, Celebrates 40 Years with Austin Powder David Carpenter was a Sr. Blaster with Austin Powder for 37 years before becoming a driver. Scott Cremeans, Location Manager, says, "Dave is an amazing driver/blaster. He can do math like no one else. He was very seldom, if ever, off on his count. He takes pride in his job and will do anything asked of him. He is a great asset to the company."

Strengthening Relationships in Japan: Training with a Leader in Explosives Enes Kubat recently visited Austin Detonator's long-term partner, Kayaku Japan, a leader in explosives work in the Japanese market. During his three-day visit, he provided training on working with E*STAR electronic detonators, which are hardly used in the Japanese market. As a reliable supplier, Austin Detonator strives to showcase the latest products and build partnerships with local market leaders. The reasons are simple. Japan is unique not only for its culture, which is firmly rooted in traditional values and customs but also because it is a global technological leader.

Abraham Lindo is Appointed to the ISEE Board of Directors We are pleased to announce that Abraham Lindo, from Austin Powder’s Technical Services Team, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) for 2024. Abraham has been an active member of ISEE since 2010. During that time, he has presented essays on various topics, including urban blasting, underground blasting for mining, and innovative drone techniques related to mining and quarrying. As part of the board, Abraham's objective is to contribute to the leadership and direction of ISEE, working alongside other professionals internationally to promote safe and responsible blasting techniques to improve public perception of the use of explosives in engineering and their valuable contributions to society. We congratulate Abraham on his appointment and look forward to learning about his contributions to the board's activities.

Customer Awards Las Truchas Team for Outstanding Safety and Quality Standards During Occupational Health and Safety Week, ArcelorMittal honored the Down the Hole Service team from Las Truchas Mine in Mexico for their significant contribution to implementing the new blasting standard. This distinction celebrates the team's dedication and commitment and highlights their crucial role in strengthening safety practices in the mining industry. Austin Powder proudly congratulates the Las Truchas team for their consistent leadership and excellence in maintaining the highest safety and quality standards in their daily work.

Austin Powder Blasting Seminar Focuses on Continuous Improvement and Innovation The Austin Powder Company Southeast LLC recently held a Florida Limerock & Aggregate Institute (FLAI) blasting seminar at the Ft. Myers location. The seminar was attended by 50 customers, vendors, and industry personnel who are members of the FLAI. It was held to discuss blasting safety and fundamentals for the South Florida underwater blasting market. Austin Powder provided six speakers for this event to discuss various topics, along with presentations from two partnered company speakers and local first responders.

Austin Powder Inaugurates a New Laboratory in Rafaela, Argentina This new laboratory marks a significant milestone in Austin Powder’s dedication to innovation and quality. The state-of-the-art facility is specifically designed to control raw materials and products, as well as to support new production projects with the implementation of advanced techniques.

The Introduction of the Imperial Avalauncher by CIL-Explosives and Austin Powder in Austria The Canadian company CIL-Explosives and Austin Powder Company have maintained a close and prosperous business relationship for decades. Austin Powder supplies its partner CIL-Explosives with explosives for the artificial triggering of avalanches in Canada and the United States. Since 2023, CIL-Explosives has also been a partner of Austin Powder Austria, and the 'Imperial Avalauncher', an avalanche mortar from CIL, has been successfully launched on the Austrian market. The revolutionary concept of firing avalanche charges using compressed nitrogen up to a distance of 2000 m has been tested since the 1960s and is reliable and safe to use. OUR MISSION: To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.