Our business venture began in 1982.  Bob Britton became President of Cherokee Explosives and Nadine Britton Corporate Secretary and Treasurer.  Bob had worked as a Technical Representative for the Danbury Explosives Company for ten years before founding Cherokee Explosives in 1982. 

 

•  Cherokee Explosives Inc. was the first distributor for IRECO Explosives in New England in 1982.

 

• Cherokee introduced bulk explosives to Connecticut and New York using repumpable emulsions at various quarries and site operations in 1984.

 

• Cherokee evolved into a full service drilling and blasting company in 1988.

 

• Following in a family tradition, Bill Britton learned the explosives business from his father, working at an early age at construction sites and was named Vice President in 2006.

 

• Bob Britton, one of six, was invited by the  State Fire Marshal's Office to assist in drafting new regulations for the Department of Public Safety, Connecticut Explosives Code in 2008.

 

• A testament to our commitment to safety in the industry is reflected in our consistently low Workers' Compensation Experience Mod Rate (.89)

 

• Cherokee Explosives carries Six Million ($6,000,000.00) Insurance Coverage.

 

• We are environmentally sensitive when drilling and blasting near wetlands, regulated areas and on all jobsites.

 

• Cherokee will answer all your job inquiries promptly.  You will find that we can often be reached after normal business hours and on weekends to discuss your project.