Společnost Austin Powder Company je nejstarším výrobním podnikem ve státě Ohio a jedním z nejstarších výrobců výbušnin na světě.
Firma vznikla v roce 1833 v Akronu ve státě Ohio. Založilo ji pět bratrů Austinových z Vermontu za účelem výroby černého (střelného) prachu používaného k trhacím pracím a do tehdejších sportovních/loveckých zbraní.
V roce 1891 Austin Powder přesunul výrobu na venkov. Vyčlenil pozemek v Solon Township, jihovýchodně od centra Clevelandu a v roce 1892 zde vybudoval firemní městečko Glenwillow – venkovskou obec, která zahrnovala nejen výrobní prostory, ale i domky pro zaměstnance, radnici, školu a obchod se smíšeným zbožím.
V roce 1930 si Austin Powder uvědomil potřebu rozšířit nabídku svých výrobků a tak v okrese Vinton County v Ohiu poblíž města McArthur postavil závod na výrobu dynamitu. Tento poměrně odlehlý závod se stal známým pod názvem Red Diamond (Červený diamant) podle loga Austin Powder a stal se hlavním výrobním závodem společnosti v USA. V roce 1972 byly všechny zbývající aktivity v Glenwillow přesunuty do Red Diamond.
Rok 1985 se pro Austin Powder stal začátkem období významné technické a mezinárodní expanze. Do roku 1995 se firma rozrostla o provozy v tuctu zemí po celém světě a měla více než 1 400 zaměstnanců. Dnes Austin Powder obsluhuje zákazníky v Americe, Evropě, Asii a Africe a má více než 4 500 zaměstnanců – členů rodiny Austin po celém světě.
“Společnost Austin Powder je již 190 let stabilním dodavatelem produktů a služeb pro těžební průmysl. Za naši dlouhou historii a úspěch vděčíme důrazu na bezpečnost, zanícenému přístupu k potřebám našich zákazníků a zjištění, že jsme skvělým místem pro práci. To jsou charakteristické znaky naší firmy z generace na generaci a jsme hrdí na to, že jsme jedním ze světových lídrů v našem oboru,” říká John Rathbun, prezident a generální ředitel společnosti Austin Powder.
Zde najdete celý příběh Austin Powder včetně krátkého videa o naší rané historii od prezidenta společnosti: https://www.austinpowder.com/unitedstates/company/history/.
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Austin Powder Company is the oldest manufacturing enterprise in the State of Ohio and one of the oldest manufacturers of explosives in the world.
The company began in 1833 in Akron, Ohio, by the 5 Austin brothers of Vermont to produce Black Powder used in blasting rock and the sporting arms of the day.
In 1891, Austin Powder moved the production into the country and carved out a parcel of Solon Township southeast of downtown Cleveland, and built the company town of Glenwillow, a rural community in 1892 that included production facilities as well as employee homes, a town hall, a school, and a general store.
In 1930, the company recognized the need to add to its product offering and built a dynamite plant in Vinton County, OH, near McArthur, OH. This remote facility became known as Red Diamond, in recognition of the company’s logo, and has become the company’s main production site in the US. In 1972, all of the remaining activities at Glenwillow were moved to Red Diamond.
Beginning in 1985, Austin started a significant technical and international expansion period. By 1995 the company had operations in a dozen countries around the world and over 1,400 employees. Today, Austin Powder serves customers in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with more than 4,500 family members worldwide.
“Austin Powder has been a steady provider of products and services to the mining industry for 190 years. Our long history and success are due to our keen focus on safety, our passionate attention towards our customer’s needs, and making sure that we are a great place to work. These have been the hallmarks of the company from generation to generation, and we are proud to be one of the industry’s global leaders,” says John Rathbun, President & CEO of Austin Powder.
See the whole story and a brief video history from our CEO here: https://www.austinpowder.com/unitedstates/company/history/
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Austin Powder Company is the oldest manufacturing enterprise in the State of Ohio and one of the oldest manufacturers of explosives in the world.
The company began in 1833 in Akron, Ohio, by the 5 Austin brothers of Vermont to produce Black Powder used in blasting rock and the sporting arms of the day.
In 1891, Austin Powder moved the production into the country and carved out a parcel of Solon Township southeast of downtown Cleveland, and built the company town of Glenwillow, a rural community in 1892 that included production facilities as well as employee homes, a town hall, a school, and a general store.
In 1930, the company recognized the need to add to its product offering and built a dynamite plant in Vinton County, OH, near McArthur, OH. This remote facility became known as Red Diamond, in recognition of the company’s logo, and has become the company’s main production site in the US. In 1972, all of the remaining activities at Glenwillow were moved to Red Diamond.
Beginning in 1985, Austin started a significant technical and international expansion period. By 1995 the company had operations in a dozen countries around the world and over 1,400 employees. Today, Austin Powder serves customers in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with more than 4,500 family members worldwide.
“Austin Powder has been a steady provider of products and services to the mining industry for 190 years. Our long history and success are due to our keen focus on safety, our passionate attention towards our customer’s needs, and making sure that we are a great place to work. These have been the hallmarks of the company from generation to generation, and we are proud to be one of the industry’s global leaders,” says John Rathbun, President & CEO of Austin Powder.
See the whole story and a brief video history from our CEO here: https://www.austinpowder.com/unitedstates/company/history/
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Austin Powder Company is the oldest manufacturing enterprise in the State of Ohio and one of the oldest manufacturers of explosives in the world.
The company began in 1833 in Akron, Ohio, by the 5 Austin brothers of Vermont to produce Black Powder used in blasting rock and the sporting arms of the day.
In 1891, Austin Powder moved the production into the country and carved out a parcel of Solon Township southeast of downtown Cleveland, and built the company town of Glenwillow, a rural community in 1892 that included production facilities as well as employee homes, a town hall, a school, and a general store.
In 1930, the company recognized the need to add to its product offering and built a dynamite plant in Vinton County, OH, near McArthur, OH. This remote facility became known as Red Diamond, in recognition of the company’s logo, and has become the company’s main production site in the US. In 1972, all of the remaining activities at Glenwillow were moved to Red Diamond.
Beginning in 1985, Austin started a significant technical and international expansion period. By 1995 the company had operations in a dozen countries around the world and over 1,400 employees. Today, Austin Powder serves customers in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with more than 4,500 family members worldwide.
“Austin Powder has been a steady provider of products and services to the mining industry for 190 years. Our long history and success are due to our keen focus on safety, our passionate attention towards our customer’s needs, and making sure that we are a great place to work. These have been the hallmarks of the company from generation to generation, and we are proud to be one of the industry’s global leaders,” says John Rathbun, President & CEO of Austin Powder.
See the whole story and a brief video history from our CEO here: https://www.austinpowder.com/unitedstates/company/history/
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