ORICA’S FULLY LEAD-FREE NON-ELECTRIC DETONATOR RANGE AVAILABLE NOW
Following the successful launch of Orica’s groundbreaking Exel™ Neo, the world’s first fully lead-free non-electric detonator range last year, Orica's manufacturing facility in Gyttorp, Sweden, has achieved a significant milestone by transitioning all capsule production to Exel™ Neo. This marks a pivotal step in Orica’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Neo represents Orica's dedication to offering sustainable and technologically advanced initiation systems products. The Exel™ Neo range embodies the Non Primary Explosives Detonator (NPED) technology, a proven technology that Orica has used over the past three decades. Just like the standard Exel™ brand, the newly introduced Exel™ Neo range is tailored for applications in civil infrastructure, surface mining, and underground mining operations.
The fully lead-free new product range does not contain any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation.[1] Therefore, no lead or lead oxides are released to the environment when the detonators are consumed in the blast.
Abhisek Roy, Orica's Vice President of Marketing for EMEA, expressed enthusiasm about the product's launch:
“This is an exciting time for Orica, with the full launch of our Exel Neo range and the strong customer support we have received from all over Europe. This product innovation reinforces Orica’s reputation as a forward-thinking, innovative, and environmentally conscious company dedicated to continuously delivering cutting-edge products to the market.”
Peter Reinders, Orica's Marketing Manager for IS/EBS in EMEA, “The creation of the lead-free detonator is a direct response to the increasing worldwide demand for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. By leveraging the established NPED technology, a smooth shift in manufacturing has been achieved while maintaining the product’s quality, performance, and ease of use. Our customers can be reassured that our new Exel Neo range offers the same reliability and effectiveness.”
Orica's Sales Manager for Sweden and Finland, Joel Eriksson, recently showcased Exel™ Neo at Sweden's annual mining and tunnelling professionals' conference, Bergdagarna. The presentation highlighted the numerous benefits of a lead-free detonator without a primary explosive, reinforcing its revolutionary impact in the industry.
For more detailed information about Exel™ Neo, visit www.orica.com/ExelNeo.
Figure 1. Orica’s fully lead-free non-electric detonator range Exel™ Neo
Figure 2. Exel™ Neo recently presented at the annual blasting conference Bergdagarna in Sweden.
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ABOUT ORICA
Orica (ASX: ORI) is one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our innovative digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.
Operating for 150 years, today our 12,500+ global workforce supports customers across surface and underground mines, quarry, construction, and oil and gas operations.
Sustainability is integral to our operations. We have set an ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and are committed to playing our part in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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ABOUT EXEL™ NEO
Neo is Orica’s brand for environmentally friendly, sustainable initiation systems products. The Neo range of Exel™ non-electric detonators is manufactured using a lead-free formulation in Gyttorp, Sweden. Exel™ Neo detonators use the Non Primary Explosives Detonator (NPED) technology and are therefore free of lead azide and any other lead compounds in the pyrotechnic delay compositions or within the detonator.
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