Welcome to the Institute of Makers of Explosives
The IME is the Safety and Security Institute of the commercial explosives industry. The Institute represents U.S. manufacturers of high explosives and other companies that distribute explosives or provide related products and services. The Institute has promoted safety and security practices throughout the life cycle of industrial explosive products for more than 100 years. An average of 3 million metric tons of explosives are consumed annually in the United States, of which IME member companies produce over 95 percent. They are essential to energy production, highway and building construction, and the manufacture of almost all metal and mineral products.
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04/17/2026[Duplicate] Women's History Month Series: Leslie StarkThis week, IME’s Zeina Veyisoglu had a chance to sit and chat with Leslie Stark from Austin Powder. |
04/17/2026IME Supports Permitting Reform LegislationIME applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing three permitting reform bills that will streamline regulatory requirements for manufacturers while maintaining robust environmental protections. |
03/26/2026Women's History Month Series: Leslie StarkThis week, IME’s Zeina Veyisoglu had a chance to sit and chat with Leslie Stark from Austin Powder. |
Explosives: The Ultimate Power Tool
Imagine a world without safe, reliable, and efficient explosives products. Imagine if Alfred Nobel had not invented dynamite, as well as all of the other products that have evolved into what is in use today. Our modern world today would not be possible without commercial explosives.
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Tue
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2026
April 21 - 23, 2026
Women in Mining National Conference
Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona
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22
2026
April 22 - 24, 2026
37th Annual Best in the West Drill and Blast Conference
Spearfish Holiday Inn & Convention Center, Spearfish, SD
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