ABOUT MAXAM
Founded on the legacy of Alfred Nobel around 150 years ago, MAXAM is a global leader in the development and application of energetic materials. We bring our expertise, innovation, and commitment to support mining and civil engineering projects worldwide. Present in the United Kingdom since 2004, MAXAM UK provides tailor-made solutions for all types of blasting operations. Our team combines extensive field experience with the reliability and technical excellence of products developed within the MAXAM Group.
OUR FOOTPRINT IN THE UK
Since 2004, MAXAM UK has been operating in the United Kingdom, building strong relationships with customers and local communities. Our commitment goes beyond providing blasting solutions: we work hand in hand with our partners to understand their specific needs and tailor our products and services to each project.
Our local team combines proximity and a large experience in the market, allowing us to deliver innovation, safety, and efficiency in every operation.
At MAXAM UK, we believe in creating sustainable value, supporting the development of the local industry, and striving to generate a positive footprint all across the country.
OUR HISTORY
Alfred Nobel created the Spanish Dynamite Company (Sociedad Española de la Dinamita, SED) in
Galdácano (Bilbao, Spain). The company provides mining and civil works solutions.
The SED merges with the leading company in the market sector, the Unión Española de Explosivos (Spanish Union of Explosives, UEE).
The temporary merger with the Spanish mining company, Riotinto leads to the creation of Unión Explosivos Riotinto.
This merger ended in 1994, when the UEE resumed its independent trajectory.
The process of international expansion begins. In only three years, the company establishes operations in five continents (2001).
Vertical integration and the global concept are a reality. The Nitrochemical business unit is founded.
The global and diversified company is now called MAXAM. The MAXAM Foundation has been created.
The strengthening of the vertical integration is reflected in the acquisition of chemical plants in Mazingarbe (France) and Tarragona (Spain).
Research in R & D within the Company advances with the inauguration of the Propellant Technology Center (Murcia, Spain), a unique institution in Europe, and the construction of the Energy Materials Technology Center in Burgos (Spain).
The Defense and Security business unit consolidates its leadership in demilitarization activity in the United States and begins the construction of the Texarkana plant (USA).
MAXAM now has 100 subsidiaries operating in over 40 countries and commercial operations in more than 100.