Special Projects

The World of Explosives Website
www.explosives.org An ongoing project that demonstrates the spirit, heritage, interest, and value of commercial explosives nationally and internationally. The site focuses on history, uses, projects, links, reference tools and more. Guides and links to other sources of information aid researchers and students as a quick reference tool.

The Explosives Industry Hall of Fame
Established in 2004, the Foundation's Hall of Fame encourages recognition of lifetime achievement in contributions to technological advances in explosives engineering and blasting practice, education, development of professional bodies, and building of a positive industry image.

Explosives Users Reference Library
The Foundation provides a repository of current and historic information through its Explosives Users Reference Library that includes thousands of books, articles, periodicals, photo resources, standards, training materials, maps and explosives artifacts, and archived publications at its headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Many of the publications have been contributed by families of members who have passed away or be retiring members. The library is used by members on site and for technical information inquiries.

Explosives Museum
The Foundation has an ongoing program to collect explosives artifacts (old blasting machines, fuse cutters, crimping tools, etc.) and historic library materials (films, photographs, tapes, maps, books, etc.), to ultimately be on display for the industry and the public. Donate your collection of artifacts and explosives memorabilia to the Foundation to qualify for a charitable deduction on your U.S. Federal Income Tax Return. Call (440) 349-4400 for more information.

Facilitating Research Projects
The Foundation is in a unique position to assist in promoting, directing and monitoring research projects for the benefit of the commercial explosives industry. Your suggestions are welcome. Email explosives@explosives.org.