Our mission is to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of commercial explosives and you can’t dispute the overall positive impact our industry has in the United States. #ExplosivesBuildAmerica

IME urges the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance Robert Cekada’s nomination as ATF Director. His unparalleled knowledge makes him well-qualified to lead the agency.  @ATFHQ @JudiciaryDems @SenJudiciaryGOP https://t.co/qZI11sg4l1

IME applauds the U.S. House for passing H.R. 4776, the #SPEEDAct. This critical legislation strengthens U.S. supply chains, bolsters our economy, and supports long-term industrial and defense readiness. We urge the Senate to act swiftly. @RepWesterman @RepGolden @NatResources

IME urges the U.S. House to pass the #PERMITAct. These long-overdue Clean Water Act permitting reforms will boost transparency, streamline investment, and strengthen American energy and infrastructure—made possible by commercial explosives. @TransportGOP @RepMikeCollins

IME applauds @NatResources for marking up the SPEED Act. Modernizing NEPA is essential to strengthening our supply chains and ensuring U.S. industrial and defense readiness. Congress must keep this momentum going. Thank you @RepWesterman @RepGolden https://t.co/R2wWWVU5LE

Government shutdowns lead to delays for @ATFHQ required permits & background checks for the commercial explosives industry - slowing construction, mining, & energy. IME calls on Congress & the Administration to work together to pass legislation to prevent a government shutdown.

President Trump is actively working to unleash American energy. Commercial explosives companies are critical to achieving energy independence. Today, I had the opportunity to visit the U.S. Silica Quarry in Ottawa to hear about the work they are doing and the economic impact

IME applauds the passage of the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act. Thank you @TransportGOP @TransportDems @RepGarretGraves @RepAdamSmith @repdinatitus @RepMarkGreen @RepCarbajal for your work getting this across the finish line. #Safety #Security

Today, we honor Saint Barbara, the Patron Saint of explosives, artillery, and miners. She has been a symbol of protection for more than 60,000 workers in the U.S. handling commercial explosives daily. May her legacy continue inspiring safety, security, and stewardship.

We’re grateful for the leadership of @SenatorWicker, @SenatorTester, @SenatorFischer, and @SenAngusKing to get this bill passed in the Senate. We urge House leadership to act quickly to pass this commonsense legislation before the 118th Congress adjourns.

Thank you, veterans, for your service. #VeteransDay

Press Release: IME applauds DOD award to construct a domestic TNT production facility. Read more ->

The following companies earned IME's #Safety and Health Certificate of Excellence for a total recordable incident rate lower than the avg for the chemical manufacturing industry in 2023. @OricaLimited @dynonobel @halliburton JRC @bakerhughesco @nel_bros MP Associates & Hunting

More than a dozen companies were recognized at the Institute of Makers of Explosives's (IME) annual meeting. The organization awarded its Safety & Health Certificates of Excellence, as well as its Tricia Appleton Award for Safety. #blasting #aggregates

This year, the Tricia Appleton Award was given to companies with zero recordable #safety incidents the previous year. Congratulations to Enaex, Maxam North America, Senex Explosives, EBV Explosives, Detotec North America, and Contract Drilling & Blasting.

Without truck drivers transporting commercial explosives in all 50 states, critical infrastructure projects including mining, quarrying, construction, and energy production would not be possible. #ThankATrucker #TruckDriverAppreciationWeek

Today, we honor the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on this day 23 years ago. We will never forget the courage of our first responders, the strength of survivors, and the unity that brought us together in the face of tragedy. #NeverForget

Today kicks off @OSHA_DOL Safe + Sound Week. This annual campaign promotes workforce #safety and employee well-being in the workplace. IME is proud to be a partner in this important effort. #SafeAndSoundWeek #SafeAndSoundAtWork #OSHASafeAndSound

Did you know commercial explosives are used to mine the gold, silver and bronze (copper, tin and zinc) required for the 5,000 Olympic medals that will be awarded during the 2024 Olympics? We salute @TeamUSA for winning a historic 3,000th medal! 🇺🇸🥇🥈🥉#Paris2024 #ParisOlympics

If passed, this bill would provide certainty to the permitting process, support continued economic growth and, ensure the United States' global position as a leader in energy production. IME urges a “Yes” vote on this important legislation.

IME applauds Chairman @Sen_JoeManchin and Ranking Member @SenJohnBarrasso for their bipartisan approach to permitting reform. We support S. 4753, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024.