drilling and blasting
Explosives companies recognized for safety excellence
The Institute of Makers of Explosives recognized nine member companies with its Safety & Health Certificate of Excellence award. Keep Reading
ISEE conference a blast for participants
More than 1,500 attendees were on hand at the International Society of Explosives Engineers’ (ISEE) annual conference. Keep Reading
Three new technologies operators can explore
Get the latest fragmentation monitoring technology from Orica, new excavators from John Deere and a Philippi-Hagenbuch rear-eject body for a large hauler. Keep Reading
Trending technology for drilling, blasting safety and success
Utilizing the latest drilling and blasting technology can mitigate safety risks for operators, says Quick Supply Co.’s Cody Schaefer. Keep Reading
Make drilling and blasting safer with drones, detonators and data
Richard O’Meara of Orica details opportunities to enhance safety and efficiency within aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Minimize drilling, blasting risks through automation
Epiroc’s Zach Ellis details how operations can use technology to increase drilling and blasting safety by eliminating live work. Keep Reading
The latest in drilling and blasting technology
Dyno Nobel's DigitShot, Austin Powder EStar and BME's Axxis Silver are among the latest in drilling and blasting technology. Keep Reading
Drilling innovation allows for hands-free bit changes
The new automatic bit changer option from Epiroc is designed to change rotary tricone bits faster than manual exchanges. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: Country Boy Supply’s Brent Taylor
Brent Taylor, CEO of Georgia-based Country Boy Supply, visited with the magazine this summer to discuss a new partnership with Sandvik and the drilling industry in the Southeast. Keep Reading