Dykon

What Dykon does

Dykon Blasting Corp. is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-headquartered specialty drilling and blasting contractor founded in 1997 by Jared Redyke. The company provides controlled rock blasting, marine underwater blasting, precision blasting near structures, demolition, quarry blasting, pipeline blasting, and renewable energy site preparation services to general contractors, infrastructure agencies, renewable energy developers, and government clients across the United States. Its core technical capabilities include presplit, trim/cushion, and angled production blasting using electronic detonators, ANFO, and emulsion explosives delivered via bulk explosive trucks, complemented by an in-house dive team for marine work and a 6-bay mechanic shop supporting a large drill fleet and 53-foot mobilizing trailers.

The company's technology stack centers on engineered blasting techniques rather than software platforms, with proprietary capabilities including custom drill bit fabrication for unique project requirements and integration of Strayos 3D photogrammetry for blast design optimization on precision jobs. Dykon has demonstrated execution at scale across marquee projects including 626,090 cubic yards at Project Gateway in Waco, TX, 111,000+ pile holes on the Radian Solar Project, and 17 windmill foundations drilled and shot in a single week on the High Lonesome Wind Project. Safety and regulatory compliance form a central operating principle, with documented vibration performance below 50% of allowable tolerance on sensitive dam work.

Dykon's business model is project-based professional services revenue earned through competitive bids and direct contract negotiations. Pricing is custom-quoted per project based on scope, geology, blast complexity, and equipment requirements; no published pricing tiers exist. Distribution is exclusively direct B2B enterprise field sales to contractors and government agencies, supported by an industry-reputation-led marketing approach anchored in 20+ years of ISEE participation, an active YouTube portfolio of hundreds of blasting videos, and a website case-study library. The company maintains national mobility and 24/7 emergency response capabilities as core service differentiators.

Name

Dykon

Legal name

Dykon Blasting Corp.

Website

https://dykonblasting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dykon Blasting Corp. is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based drilling and blasting contractor serving construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, and government clients across the United States since 1997 with specialized precision, marine, and emergency blasting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drilling and Blasting Services

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Blasting & Explosives Services (Drill-and-Blast, Explosives Supply, Shot Services) (IMAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rock Excavation, Blasting & Quarry-Assist Works (IMAFAKAE)

Keywords

• Drilling and blasting
• Rock blasting services
• Controlled blasting
• Marine blasting
• Explosive demolition

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Drilling and Blasting Services: Project-based professional services revenue generated from providing specialized drilling and blasting services to construction contractors, government agencies, and industrial clients. Services include controlled rock blasting, marine blasting, demolition, and specialty drilling. Revenue is earned through competitive bids on projects and direct contract negotiations. The company can mobilize same-day for emergency projects and maintains national travel flexibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dykon Blasting Corp. is a specialized drilling and blasting contractor providing turn-key controlled rock blasting services for construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, pipeline, quarry, and demolition projects. The company delivers precision-controlled blasting using techniques including presplit, trim/cushion, and angled production blasting, and offers specialized capabilities in marine underwater blasting, precision blasting near existing structures, and emergency 24/7 mobilization across the United States.

Product overview

Dykon Blasting Corp. is a world-class drilling and blasting contractor founded in 1997, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized blasting services. The core offering is controlled rock blasting, supported by specialized services including pipeline blasting, sitework, quarry operations, utilities, emergency response, demolition/concrete, road cuts, precision blasting, contract drilling, marine blasting, and renewable energy site preparation. The company operates with its own in-house mechanic shop, field service trucks, and maintains a late model heavy haul fleet for equipment transportation. Services span from mass rock excavation to highly specialized underwater and precision demolition work, serving industries including renewable energy, pipeline, infrastructure, and industrial construction across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Controlled Rock Blasting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency projects can mobilize same day with crews ready to go anywhere in the nation, 365 days a year and 24/7
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Engineering & Construction Innovations, Inc. (ECI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ECI partnered with Dykon Blasting Corp. and Barr Engineering Co. for the Copper Peak ski jump transformation project in Michigan. Dykon provided critical blasting services on steep, hazardous slopes under strict vibration limits and demanding environmental controls for this high-profile historic venue modernization.
• Barr Engineering Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Dykon Blasting Corp. and ECI on the Copper Peak ski jump modifications project. Barr Engineering Co. serves as engineering partner for the historic ski flying venue modernization.
• International Society of Explosive Engineers (ISEE)coreOthersDykon has been a member for over 20 years. The ISEE is the world's largest professional association of explosive engineers present in over 90 countries with 43 regional chapters and over 4,000 members. Dykon sponsors events at annual conferences and compiles annual year in review videos.
• Paseo Corridor ConstructorsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoint venture of Clarkson Construction, Massman Construction, Kiewit Construction, Parsons, and TranSystems responsible for Paseo Bridge replacement project. Dykon performed marine blasting of the concrete river pier for bridge demolition.
• Garney Companies, Inc.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Beaver Water District Intake Facilities expansion project. Dykon served as blasting subcontractor for this ABC National Award of Merit-winning project involving dual shaft intake structure through solid limestone.
• Signal Energy, LLCmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Radian Solar Project construction. Dykon performed drilling and blasting for the 2,700 acre, 415 MW solar facility including predrilling of over 111,000 pile holes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Controlled Blasting Inc. Specialty blasting contractor focused on precision, controlled, and structural blasting near sensitive infrastructure — closely aligned with Dykon's precision and demolition services.
• Independence Excavating: Heavy civil and specialty contractor providing demolition, excavation, and blasting services across the Eastern US — a comparable specialty contractor with self-perform blasting capability.
• Maine Drilling & Blasting: A US-based drilling and blasting contractor offering controlled rock blasting, sitework blasting, quarry blasting, and pipeline blasting services — directly comparable to Dykon in scope and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction: Large US heavy civil contractor with self-perform drilling and blasting on infrastructure, mining, and energy projects — represents the kind of vertically integrated competitor that can absorb blasting work in-house.
• Kiewit: One of North America's largest construction and engineering organizations with extensive self-perform drilling and blasting capability across infrastructure, water, and energy projects — comparable at the program-management level.
• Dyno Nobel: The world's largest commercial explosives manufacturer, which also offers drilling and blasting services globally — a broad incumbent that competes with Dykon on selected blasting scopes while selling the consumables Dykon purchases (ANFO, emulsion, detonators).
• Austin Powder: Global explosives manufacturer and supplier with a blasting services division — competes as both a vendor and a contractor in the same precision and production blasting markets Dykon serves.

Others

• Epiroc: Major manufacturer of surface and underground drilling equipment used in blasting operations — comparable as a key equipment supplier and industry bellwether rather than a direct competitor.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Global manufacturer of drilling rigs and rock tools used by Dykon — comparable through the supply chain and as a reference point for fleet scale and equipment intensity in the rock excavation industry.

Emerging players

• GeoStabilization International: Specialty geotechnical and rockfall mitigation contractor serving the same infrastructure, transportation, and energy customer base — adjacent services that increasingly intersect with Dykon's precision and road-cut blasting work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/DykonBlasting
• Facebookfacebook.com/DykonBlasting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dykonblasting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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