Austin Powder Company

Austin Powder Company Austin Powder manufactures industrial explosives and accessories and provides technical and blasting

Founded In 1833

For nearly 190 years, Austin Powder has been in the business of helping customers break rock safely and efficiently. Our long history of serving the quarry and mining industries reflects the continuous development of new, safer and more reliable blasting products, and innovative technologies. We started with making black powder in America when the nation was young and expanding.

Today we provide the global industry with the highest quality emulsions, electronic detonators and blasting expertise. Austin Powder Company is an EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled/Race/Ethnicity/Gender/Age Employer

MMU Rebuilt for More: Fire Safety, Dust Control, and a Thriving Water FeatureAn aging Mobile Manufacturing Unit (MMU) fo...
06/18/2026

MMU Rebuilt for More: Fire Safety, Dust Control, and a Thriving Water Feature

An aging Mobile Manufacturing Unit (MMU) found new purpose through innovation and circular economy mindset at Austin Powder.

Instead of investing in a costly upgrade, the team in Zimbabwe reimagined the unit as a dual-purpose fire-suppression and dust-control asset, delivering greater safety and value at a fraction of the cost.

Combined with smart site improvements, including the creation of a water reservoir that now supports both operations and a growing ecosystem, this project reflects what’s possible when resourcefulness meets sustainable development thinking.

At its core, this is about turning risk into readiness and building safer, more sustainable operations every day.

LIVING OUR VALUES: Ensuring we are safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible in everything we do

Operational Excellence in ActionAustin Powder recently completed a successful large-scale open-pit copper mine trial in ...
06/17/2026

Operational Excellence in Action

Austin Powder recently completed a successful large-scale open-pit copper mine trial in Zambia, demonstrating what’s possible when safety, product performance, equipment reliability, QAQC compliance, and operational excellence come together.

✅ 99%+ loading accuracy
✅ 100% timing integrity
✅ Zero equipment downtime
✅ > 95% Final Stemming Height Compliance

From planning to ex*****on, this effort showcased our ability to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance blasting solutions in demanding environments.

At Austin Powder, this level of performance isn’t exceptional—it’s our standard.

Safety is Our 1st Priority

06/15/2026

Did you know? There is a new way to program E*STAR electronic detonators. Log by walking - 40% faster with less manpower. Walk the row, hook up the connectors to the bus-line, and the logger programs detonators in the background. Smarter, faster, safer. From Austin Powder.

America has more than 4 million miles of roads. Every one of them starts in a quarry. The aggregate, crushed stone, grav...
06/13/2026

America has more than 4 million miles of roads. Every one of them starts in a quarry.

The aggregate, crushed stone, gravel, sand, that goes into pavement, concrete, and construction comes from quarries operating in all 50 states.

And quarrying, at its core, depends on commercial explosives. The numbers tell a powerful story:
→ ~3 million metric tons of commercial explosives are consumed in the U.S. annually
→ IME member companies produce over 95% of that supply
→ Quarrying operations support road construction, building foundations, bridges, and more

This is not a niche industry. This is the literal foundation of American infrastructure: the invisible first step that makes everything else possible. When you drive to work, your commute began with a blast.

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Advocating for Our IndustryAustin Powder was proud to join industry leaders for IME Hill Day—engaging with policymakers ...
06/12/2026

Advocating for Our Industry

Austin Powder was proud to join industry leaders for IME Hill Day—engaging with policymakers on the critical role explosives play in supporting infrastructure, mining, and energy.

These conversations help ensure strong safety standards, reliable supply chains, and clear regulations that keep essential projects moving forward.
At Austin Powder, we’re committed to advancing our industry responsibly—today and for the future.

Safety is Our 1st Priority

06/10/2026

In the blasting world, there isn’t a second chance to get fragmentation right.

How might changing your explosive charging affect your fragmentation outcome?

A common scenario: you are considering changing to a different blasting agent with different energy levels, or maybe you are considering decking due to environmental constraints.
With Paradigm from Austin Powder, you can quickly switch between different charging scenarios and compare the expected outcomes.

Simulate before you detonate, with Austin Powder and Paradigm.

Learn more at paradigm.austinpowder.com

Austin Powder Shows Up Strong at SAFEX 2026At this year’s XXI SAFEX International Congress in Lisbon, Austin Powder made...
06/08/2026

Austin Powder Shows Up Strong at SAFEX 2026

At this year’s XXI SAFEX International Congress in Lisbon, Austin Powder made a powerful statement with a 37-member delegation fully committed to advancing safety, knowledge sharing, and industry leadership.

From leading technical training sessions to contributing six impactful presentations, our team was at the forefront of the conversations shaping the future of the explosives industry. We didn’t just participate—we helped drive progress.

Key highlights:
• Leading specialized training on safe explosives operations
• Driving collaboration in global workgroups on critical safety topics
• Sharing insights on AI, transportation safety, human behavior, and incident prevention
• Strengthening the industry’s “Corporate Memory” through knowledge exchange
But beyond the numbers, SAFEX 2026 reinforced what matters most: our shared responsibility to protect one another and to continuously raise the bar for safety.

Safety is Our 1st Priority

06/05/2026

Austin Powder is proud to have been part of the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) from the very beginning—working together to advance safety, innovation, and the critical role our industry plays in building and supporting America.

World Environment DaySustainability that matters starts with measurable action. At Austin Powder, sustainability is part...
06/05/2026

World Environment Day
Sustainability that matters starts with measurable action.

At Austin Powder, sustainability is part of how we operate every day. We continue strengthening our environmental performance through lower water consumption, reduced waste generation, and improved emissions intensity, while advancing key climate action initiatives across our global footprint.

Progress happens step by step — through disciplined ex*****on, innovation, and a long-term commitment to the communities and environments where we operate.

This Photo of the Month was taken by Donovan Faulkner, Blast Crew Member in California, USA, and is entitled, The Art of...
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..

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25800 Science Park Drive
Cleveland, OH
44122

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12164642400

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