Utility I

Overview

• Born in 1956 as a family‑owned explosives manufacturer, the company has evolved into a global provider of blasting solutions.
• Its flagship PowerNel™ emulsion has moved billions of pounds of product, fueling major mining and aggregate operations.
• Behind the scenes, a specialty chemicals division crafts emulsifiers and industrial additives for clients in 30+ countries.
• The firm blends traditional blasting services with modern tools—electronic detonation and even drone‑based mining inspection.
• Typical projects span open‑pit mines, quarry blasting, toll‑manufactured chemical blends and site‑specific engineering work.
• A lesser‑known fact: their in‑house tech team develops apps for blast timing, GPS tools and mobile SDS access.
• Their career path often begins on the plant floor, where long‑service employees climb into leadership over decades.

Culture + Values

• Stability. Continuity. Family. Future.
• Executive leadership reflects a focus on continuity and benefit to extended family, including team members and customers

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

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