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01/25/2024
IME’s Hoffman Recognized with ISEE President’s Award for Service to the Commercial Explosives Industry
IME director of scientific and regulatory affairs Josh Hoffman receives the ISEE President's Award for contributions and service to the explosives industry.
12/06/2023
IME Endorses the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act
Commercial Explosives Industry Joins Over 150 Organizations in Advocating for Congress to Reform Redundant Process
IME endorses legislation that will eliminate duplicative background checks and fees for the nation's essential transportation workers.
10/20/2023
IME Recognizes Four Member Companies With Highest Award for Safety in 2022
During the Institute of Makers of Explosives Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, the IME recognized four member companies with the prestigious Tricia Appleton Award for Safety for 2022.
10/20/2023
IME’s Awards Five Safety and Health Certificates of Excellence for 2022
During the Institute of Makers of Explosives 2023 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, the IME awarded five member companies with its annual Safety and Health Certificate of Excellence for 2022.
10/17/2023
IME Renews Safety Alliance with MSHA to Promote Safe, Healthy Mining Operations
At the 2023 annual meeting of the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME), IME President Clark Mica and the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Administrator for Mine Safety and Health Enforcement Brian Goepfert announced the renewal of a collaborative relationship to continue fostering safe and healthy working conditions at the nation's mining operations.
09/19/2023
Commercial Explosives Industry Applauds Legislation to Incentivize Hiring and Retaining CDL Drivers
IME Urges Amendment to Include Class B Drivers for HazMat
The Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act would provide a $7,500 tax credit for each qualified licensed commercial truck driver and up to $10,000 in tax credits for each employee registered in trucking apprenticeships.
05/30/2023
IME Announces 2023 Public Policy Priorities
The IME Board of Governors approves the public policy priorities of the commercial explosives industry.
05/09/2023
IME Recognizes Four Companies With the Tricia Appleton Award
Award Given Annually to Companies with the Highest Safety Rating in the Commercial Explosives Industry
Companies who were awarded the Tricia Appleton Award
05/09/2023
Nine IME Members Awarded Safety and Health Certificates of Excellence for 2021
Marks the Highest Number of Companies Awarded Since 2016
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) today announced that it awarded nine of its member companies with a Safety and Health Certificate of Excellence. The announcement marks the highest number of IME Companies to receive the prestigious award in the last nine years.
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