Austin Powder

Name: Austin Powder
Address: 25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH, US
Telephone: +12164642400

Austin Powder– Used in 1833 & Ever Since.

We provide a broad range of highly engineered solutions to advance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of breaking rock.

06/03/2026

This Photo of the Month was taken by Donovan Faulkner, Blast Crew Member in California, USA, and is entitled, The Art of Blasting, Painted by Nature. Donovan says, “Morning light washes over the quarry wall, a perfect beginning to the blaster’s day..

06/01/2026

Breaking Barriers Underground With 72,600 Tonnes of Rock Blasted from the Surface

Big moment underground when Austin Powder and Nyrstar successfully fired a historic surface-initiated underground blast, safely breaking 72,600+ tonnes from Immel Mine’s Stope 25 77 W, with zero personnel underground.

Using the E*STAR CUBE centralized blasting system, the team remotely verified and fired 1,350 electronic detonators from the surface, delivering millisecond-accurate timing, full digital traceability, and unmatched control for one of the largest stope blasts executed this way.

The result? Improved safety, reduced misfire risk, precise fragmentation, and a complete digital audit trail — proving that large-scale underground blasting can be safer, smarter, and fully connected. This milestone marks the next chapter in a six-year partnership built on trust, innovation, and the pursuit of what’s possible underground. Read the full Benefit Study at this link.

https://austinpowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Breaking-Barriers-Underground-72600-Tonnes-Blasted-from-the-Surface.pdf

05/29/2026

Scaling Green: Expanding Dinamita Nursery Vision to 10,000 Plants

Austin Powder has expanded the Dinamita Plant Nursery, now reaching a milestone capacity of 10,000 native plants annually. With new greenhouses and a focus on resilient species, the project supports reforestation, biodiversity, and healthier ecosystems in surrounding communities.

A great example of scaling sustainability with long-term impact.

05/27/2026

Youth Get Real World Avalanche Awareness Experience in B.C.

The Fernie Secondary School students in British Columbia recently left the classroom to spend a full day at Fernie Alpine Resort learning about avalanche safety through a hands-on awareness program supported by the ski patrol, Avalanche Canada, and local community members, including Austin Powder Avalanche.

Under clear skies and fresh snowfall, students used skis, transceivers, shovels, and probes to practice real-world rescue scenarios, snowpack analysis, and hazard recognition. Ski patrollers guided students through the ways weather and terrain affect avalanche conditions, demonstrated controlled avalanche mitigation methods, and introduced the role of avalanche dogs in search-and-rescue operations.

The experience was built on previous classroom instruction, giving students their first opportunity to apply avalanche safety principles in active mountain terrain. Fernie Alpine Resort provided lift access and equipment support, while Avalanche Canada and local businesses supplied training gear to ensure full participation. Educators said the day highlighted the importance of preparation and community collaboration in mountain safety, reinforcing that recreation in alpine environments requires knowledge, responsibility, and respect.

05/25/2026

Enjoy these blast videos of the month from Austin Powder!

05/21/2026

Meet Leslie Stark, Emulsion Quality & Development Manager for Austin Powder. Leslie was highlighted by the Institute of Makers of Explosives during Women's History Month. See the complete story at this link.

https://www.ime.org/aws/IME/pt/sd/news_article/616187/_PARENT/layout_details/false

05/20/2026

Great Place to Work Certification Across Latin America

We are delighted to share a new milestone that reflects our teams’ ongoing commitment to building a strong, people-centered, and inclusive organizational culture: all six Latin American countries where Austin Powder operates —Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico— have earned the Great Place to Work® certification.

This important recognition highlights the collective effort of our employees to continue fostering workplaces grounded in trust, collaboration, respect, and pride in belonging. Achieving this certification at a regional level reaffirms that, beyond the unique characteristics of each country, we share a common culture focused on people's well-being, approachable leadership, and professional development.

In Argentina, this recognition takes on additional significance, as Austin Powder was also included in the Best Places to Work™ 2026 ranking, within the category of companies with 251 to 1,000 employees, placing among the 25 organizations best rated by their teams. The study assessed 300 organizations and gathered insights from more than 100,000 employees, highlighting organizational cultures built on trust, fairness, collaboration, and a sense of belonging.

This new achievement fills us with pride and motivates us to continue strengthening a culture where every person can grow, develop, and feel connected to a shared purpose.

05/19/2026

Did you know? The E*STAR Electronic Initiation System was first introduced in 2001, building a strong pedigree of reliable electronic initiation over more than two decades. Through continuous innovation and multiple generations of advancement, it has consistently raised the bar for precision, safety, and control. Today, in its fourth evolution, E*STAR reflects the full strength of that experience in modern blasting environments.

05/18/2026

Austin Powder Africa Commissions AN Warehouse in Namibia

Austin Powder Africa has reached an exciting milestone with the commissioning of a new ammonium nitrate (AN) storage facility in Namibia. Located near Walvis Bay, this strategically positioned site strengthens our regional supply network, supporting mining operations across Central and Southern Africa with improved reliability and distribution efficiency.

With five dedicated warehouses and room for future expansion, the facility enhances our ability to deliver critical materials safely and efficiently, leveraging a location designed for optimal storage conditions and streamlined logistics. This investment reflects our continued commitment to building strong, integrated supply solutions that support growth across the region.

05/15/2026

Big Step Forward for Sustainability at Red Diamond in McArthur, Ohio!

We’ve successfully installed a new KartridgePak (KP) machine, bringing meaningful environmental improvements to our cartridging operations. The upgrade significantly reduces hazardous waste by improving material precision, lowering contaminated film waste, and cutting emissions by 2.1 tCO₂e annually.

With more efficient energy use, cleaner processes, and improved waste handling, this project strengthens our commitment to reducing environmental impact while creating a safer, more sustainable workplace.

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25800 Science Park Drive
Cleveland, OH

Telephone

+12164642400

Website

http://www.austinpowder.com/

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