Tag: explosives

The typical IME member is an explosives manufacturer, but the organization also has members who specialize in drilling and blasting. Photo:

Getting to know the Institute of Makers of Explosives

August 2, 2023By

P&Q sat down with Clark Mica, president of the Institute of Makers of Explosives, to learn more about the trade association, its priorities and synergies with the aggregate industry.

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Explosives companies recognized for safety excellence

May 9, 2023By

The Institute of Makers of Explosives recognized nine member companies with its Safety & Health Certificate of Excellence award.

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Komatsu, Montabert and Tramac had a joint booth at the International Society of Explosive Engineers' Annual Conference on Explosive & Blasting Technique. Photo: P&Q Staff

ISEE conference a blast for participants

February 8, 2023By

More than 1,500 attendees were on hand at the International Society of Explosives Engineers’ (ISEE) annual conference.

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Conference coming soon for drillers, blasters

December 13, 2022By

Find out what’s ahead at the ISEE Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique.

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Watch: Burke celebrates family, coworkers during induction

May 9, 2022By

Check out a video of EJ Burke delivering his induction speech at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

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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, 2022By

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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RAM Inc. to hold blasting, explosives training course

March 9, 2022By

The Blasting & Explosives Safety Training course is developed specifically for explosives engineers, drillers, field crews, safety personnel, D&B engineers and others working with explosives.

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Orica debuts explosives system at MINExpo

September 13, 2021By

Orica says its new 4D bulk explosive technology enables the real-time tailoring of explosives energy to geology across a blast.

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P&Q Profile: Precision Blasting Services’ Anthony Konya

March 31, 2021By

Precision Blasting Services vice president Anthony Konya visits with P&Q to talk blasting trends, technology and more.

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