Tag: Dyno Nobel

EJ Burke and family. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Hall of Fame photo gallery: A tribute to EJ Burke

May 2, 2022 By

Family and friends joined EJ Burke in Nashville, Tennessee, to celebrate his induction into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame.

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EJ Burke, who entered the Hall of Fame as a member of the 2021 class, began his industry career 54 years ago when he took a job with DuPont. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Burke reflects on family, career at Hall of Fame

April 26, 2022 By

Find out what EJ Burke shared during his induction remarks last month as he was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame.

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The Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled for March 28 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Photo: P&Q Archives

Hall of Fame induction ceremony nearly here

March 28, 2022 By

Ted Baker, EJ Burke, Nathan P. Stedman and Dave Thomey will join the ranks of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame during the March 28 induction ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.

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EJ Burke made a name for himself in the aggregate and blasting industry during his time with both DuPont and Dyno Nobel. Photo: Dyno Nobel

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Edward J. ‘EJ’ Burke III

March 25, 2022 By

A watershed event more than a half-century ago put the explosives icon on a path that ultimately impacted the greater good of the industry.

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The latest cutting-edge equipment and tech for producers

March 7, 2022 By

Recent developments include belt skivers, electronic initiation systems and crushing parts packages.

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Dyno Nobel introduces electronic initiation system

January 27, 2022 By

Ranger is a new DigiShot electronic initiation system that is available for use in quarries.

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Quarry Faces: January 2022

January 19, 2022 By

Check out photos from Quarry Academy 2021 in San Antonio, which included a tour of Cemex Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas.

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Dyno Nobel Ranger Electronic Initiation System

January 17, 2022 By

Dyno Nobel’s Ranger Electronic Initiation System features end-of-line voltage validation, auto detonator detection, and flexible tagging to maximize productivity.

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About 115 quarry managers and operators attended the 15th Quarry Academy in San Antonio. Photo: P&Q Staff

Quarry Academy returns with a bang

December 1, 2021 By

After a year off due to the pandemic, the annual Quarry Academy put on by Dyno Nobel and Sandvik triumphantly returned to San Antonio.

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