Austin Powder Company
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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
09/23/2026
Winners of the Austin Powder Employee Photo Contest!
Austin Powder employees from around the world showcased their creativity and talent in this year's Employee Photo Contest, submitting stunning images that highlighted the people, places, and work that make our company unique. After an enthusiastic round of voting, the Global Marketing Team and the Global Leadership Team chose the top entries for their outstanding composition, creativity, and storytelling.
Congratulations to our first-, second, and third-place winners! Thank you to everyone who participated by submitting photos. Your entries captured the spirit of Austin Powder and provided a remarkable glimpse into our global operations and communities.
Each month, Austin Powder highlights one of the great photos taken by our employees. Follow us to see more great photos!
1st Place Winner: (Lego Toys) Photo by Dave Klingspor, Tech Rep in Ontario, Canada
2nd Place Winner: (Men with Trucks) Photo taken by Enes Kubat, Head of Customer Services, taken in Zambia
3rd Place Winner: (Rogers Pass) Photo taken by Braden Schmidt, President of Austin Powder Avalanche, at Rogers Pass, Trans Canada Highway
With Paradigm, blast timing designs are a breeze. Using the muti-row tool, complete tie-ins can be completed in seconds. Simply select the row start points, enable the tool and drag your mouse in the general direction of the path. Next, we can add our inter-row delays. In this case, I’m using a fixed per-distance timing scenario but there are many strategies to choose from. We can examine timing contours, check out an interval graph and much more. Austin Powder’s Paradigm, allows you to simulate before you detonate, ensuring that you fire the right blast for your operation. Every time.
Find out more at paradigm.austinpowder.com
09/15/2026
The International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) will take place in Whistler, British Columbia, from September 27 to October 2, bringing together snow science researchers, avalanche professionals, and practitioners from around the world to exchange ideas, research, and operational experience.
Known for its motto, "A Merging of Theory and Practice," ISSW fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between those advancing snow science and those applying it in the field. Since its inaugural conference in 1976, ISSW has been held biennially, rotating between Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Austin Powder is proud to serve as the Safety Sponsor of this premier international event and looks forward to supporting the continued advancement of avalanche safety, snow science, and operational excellence.
09/11/2026
Austin Powder is hitting the road for several upcoming career fairs!
Meet our team, learn about career opportunities, and discover how you can make an impact in the mining and explosives industry. We look forward to connecting with students at South Dakota School of Mines, Colorado School of Mines, Montana Tech, West Virginia University, and Virginia Tech.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Design smarter. Blast better.
With Paradigm's powerful blast pattern design tools, complex layouts become simple. In this example, a crest line is quickly transformed using the line fill tool to create an offset line, generate best-fit rows, and straighten the mining bench. Holes are automatically snapped to 3D terrain and are ready for export to stakeout systems or GNSS-equipped drills.
The result? Faster pattern creation, precise drilling guidance, and a more even distribution of explosive energy.
With Paradigm, Austin Powder delivers the best blast for your operation.
09/01/2026
Photo of the Month
Taken by Andrea Deutschmann, Laboratory Technician, Austin Powder Austria
“Racing together, building trust, and celebrating our “one family” spirit.
08/28/2026
Do you love your company this much?
Most people leave a job with memories. Some leave with a tattoo.
After 36 years of service, Russell retired from Austin Powder with countless stories, lifelong friendships, and a permanent Austin Powder tattoo on an upper arm.
That kind of commitment can't be manufactured. It's earned through years of hard work, shared successes, and being part of something bigger than yourself.
Thank you, Russell, for 36 years of dedication. Your Austin legacy will last a lifetime.
Precision starts before blasting.
Our Highlight Video of the Month shows how Paradigm Software helps engineers visualize results before ex*****on, using predictive models designed to reflect performance in real-world conditions.
See the prediction. See the outcome. See the difference.
08/17/2026
“Through blasting trials and technical support from Austin Powder, we improved blasting efficiency from approximately 50–60% to nearly 100%, reducing operating costs and supporting increased production.”
— Wan Izzudin Sharudi, Senior Quarry Manager, Geology & Mining, Menang Granit, Malaysia
See full video at this link: https://youtu.be/Q9EejXI7OVw?si=2DJc1rgotlErCEQ4
08/14/2026
Advancing Safety Through Automated Manufacturing
The team at Red Diamond, Ohio, successfully commissioned its automated booster production facility. This milestone represents years of development, collaboration, and commitment from teams across the organization.
Designed as an automated, remotely operated process, the new manufacturing system enhances safety by allowing personnel to remain hundreds of feet away during operation while maintaining full process control. The achievement reflects Austin Powder's continued focus on advancing manufacturing capabilities, improving safety, and reducing environmental impact.
"This achievement has brought together teams from across the business around a shared objective," said Evan Hagenlock, Product Manager. "The collaboration that got us here will remain critical as we move toward full commercialization."
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25800 Science Park Drive
Cleveland, OH
44122
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| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |