Nitroerg
- Company typePublic
- Founded1871
- HeadquartersBierun, Poland
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Nitroerg firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nitroerg
- Legal name
- NITROERG S.A.
- Website
- https://nitroerg.pl
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1871
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nitroerg industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Explosives and Initiating Systems
- NAICS
- Explosives Manufacturing (32592), Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)
- SIC
- Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial Explosives (Mining & Quarrying) (IMAEALAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Detonators, Initiation Systems & Fuzes (IMAEALAH), Blasting Agents & Bulk Emulsions/ANFO (IMAEALAI), Explosives, Energetics & Pyrotechnics (Military-Grade) (IMABAHAK)
Keywords
Where Nitroerg is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bierun
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Nitroerg business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Explosives and Initiating Systems Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling explosives (dynamites, emulsion explosives, permitted explosives) and initiating systems (detonators, detonating cords, shock tubes). Products sold to mining companies, civil construction firms, and exported to over 40 countries. Export represents approximately 60% of sales.
- Drilling and Blasting Services: Comprehensive drilling and blasting services provided through subsidiary NITROERG SERWIS for open-pit mining and civil works.
- Transport Services: Over 30 years of experience in transport of dangerous goods (Class 1 explosives) under ADR regulations, both domestically and internationally to countries including Sweden, Norway, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania.
- NITROCET 50 Diesel Additive: Sale of NITROCET 50 diesel fuel additive (2-ethylhexyl nitrate) that increases cetane number, produced at the only installation of this type in Poland.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
Nitroerg product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nitroerg manufactures civil explosives (emulsion explosives and dynamites), initiating systems (electric, non-electric, and electronic detonators, detonating cords, shock tubes), and diesel fuel additives (NITROCET 50). The company also provides drilling and blasting services for open-pit mining through its NITROERG SERWIS subsidiary, along with ADR-compliant dangerous goods transport services. Products are manufactured at two Polish facilities (Bieruń and Krupski Młyn) and exported to over 40 countries.
Product overview
NITROERG is a manufacturer of civil explosives and initiating systems with a diversified product portfolio comprising four main categories. The core offerings include rock explosives (emulsion explosives and dynamites), permitted explosives for underground mining with methane risk, and initiating systems (electric, non-electric, and electronic detonators including the ERGONIC-II system, detonating cords, shock tubes, and accessories). A complementary product is NITROCET 50, a diesel fuel additive. The company also provides drilling and blasting services through its NITROERG SERWIS subsidiary and dangerous goods transport services. All products are manufactured in Poland at facilities in Bieruń and Krupski Młyn, with exports to over 40 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NITROCET 50: Diesel fuel additive that increases the Cetane Number of diesel fuels
- nitrON
- ERGONIC-II
- NITROTUBE
- NITROCORD
- EMULINIT
- ERGODYNE
- NITROERG SERWIS
Products and services
- EMULINIT Emulsion Explosives Emulsion-based explosives for rock blasting in mining operations, available in multiple formulations (EMULINIT 2, EMULINIT STRONG, EMULINIT 8M, EMULINIT GM1) tailored for different rock conditions and blasting requirements in open-pit and underground mining
- ERGODYNE Dynamites Dynamite explosives for rock blasting applications, including ERGODYN series (22E, 31E, 35E) and POLADYN 31ECO formulations, designed for various rock conditions and blasting requirements
- EMULINIT PM Permitted Explosives Emulsion explosives specifically permitted for use in environments with risk of methane or coal dust explosion, designed for underground mining safety in coal mines and other potentially explosive atmospheres
- Electric Detonators Electric detonators for initiating explosive charges in mining and construction blasting operations, providing reliable electrical initiation for sequential blasting patterns
- Non-electric Detonators Non-electric detonators for blasting operations, providing reliable initiation without electrical firing systems, suitable for environments where electrical initiation poses safety risks
- ERGONIC-II Electronic Detonator System Advanced electronic detonator system offering programmable timing and precision control for optimized blasting results in mining and construction operations
- NITROCORD Detonating Cords and Accessories Detonating cords and related accessories (NITROCORD, NITROBOOSTER 10M, NITROCORD 20/40/80 Boosters, NITROCONNECTOR, NITROBUNCH, Blasting Cap No. 8) for initiating explosive charges and providing reliable chain detonation in blasting operations
- NITROTUBE Shock Tube Shock tube system for non-electric initiation of explosives in mining and construction applications, providing safe and reliable propagation of detonation signals
- NITROCET 50 Diesel Fuel Additive Diesel fuel additive based on 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) that increases the cetane number of diesel fuels. Production capacity approximately 24,000 tonnes per year. Used for diesel fuel enhancement for off-road vehicles, mining equipment, and emission reduction
- nitrON Multifunctional Diesel Fuel Additive Multifunctional diesel fuel additive that modifies the combustion process in CI (compression ignition) engines. Addresses challenges from increasing biodiesel proportions in diesel blends while reducing emissions
- Drilling and Blasting Services (NITROERG SERWIS) Comprehensive drilling and blasting services for open-pit mining and civil works, provided through NITROERG SERWIS subsidiary. Distributes NITROERG products on the open-pit mining market and operates modern MEMU vehicles and drilling rigs for on-site explosive delivery
- Transport Services for Dangerous Goods ADR-compliant transport of dangerous goods (Class 1 explosives) including full truck load transport, groupage transport, and specialized chemical tank truck transport. GPS satellite monitoring and Euro 3/5 compliant vehicles with over 30 years of experience serving mining clients domestically and internationally
Quantifiable outcome
- Export accounts for approximately 60% of sales
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Companies that use Nitroerg
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nitroerg technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Nitroerg partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.
- Katowice Special Economic Zone (KSSE)coreAgreement signed April 27, 2026 granting public support for PETN and RDX production line investment. One of largest projects in KSSE portfolio, with potential support value up to PLN 130 million. Aligns with Silesian defense sector strategy.
- Industrial Development Agency (ARP S.A.)moderateLetter of intent signed November 26, 2024 for cooperation on development initiatives. Industrial Development Agency supports Polish companies in modernization and expansion projects.
- NITROERG SERWIS Sp. z o.o.coreSubsidiary acquired December 9, 2013 (formerly Bazalt-Nitron). Provides comprehensive drilling and blasting services; distributes NITROERG products on open-pit mining market.
- FEM (Fédération Européenne des Munitions)minorEuropean federation of munitions manufacturers - NITROERG participates in industry association activities
- FEEM (Fédération Européenne des Explosifs et Munitions)minorEuropean federation of explosives and munitions - industry representation and standards development
- SAFEX InternationalminorInternational explosives industry safety association
- IPOEXmoderateInternational Scientific Conference on explosive materials. NITROERG serves as Conference Partner for annual IPOEX events, providing platform for industry-academia exchange.
- AGH University of Science and TechnologyminorAcademic partnership - representatives from AGH present at Nitroerg conferences and training events
- Central Mining Institute (GIG)minorResearch institution cooperation for mining safety and explosives research
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Nitroerg competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- MAXAM: Spanish privately held explosives, munitions, and propellants manufacturer with a global commercial explosives business serving mining, quarrying, and civil construction. Highly comparable in product portfolio (bulk emulsions, detonators, initiating systems) and European footprint.
- BME (part of Omnia Holdings): South African commercial explosives and blasting services business within Omnia Holdings, serving mining (especially gold, PGM, coal, iron ore) and quarrying across Africa and select international markets. Comparable to Nitroerg's bulk explosives and integrated blasting services.
- Austin Powder: U.S.-headquartered family-owned manufacturer of commercial explosives, initiating systems, and blasting services for mining, quarrying, and construction. Comparable in product breadth and customer mix, particularly the initiating-systems portfolio.
- Enaex: Chile-based subsidiary of the Sigdo Koppers group and a major Latin American explosives and blasting services provider to copper, gold, and other mining customers. Comparable to Nitroerg in bulk emulsion explosives and integrated blasting services to large mining operators.
- EPC Groupe: French family-owned commercial explosives and blasting services company with pan-European operations in mining, quarrying, and demolition. Comparable to Nitroerg in offering both explosive products and integrated drilling/blasting services.
- Dyno Nobel: U.S.-headquartered global commercial explosives manufacturer (part of Incitec Pivot), serving surface and underground mining, quarrying, and construction with bulk emulsions, dynamites, and electronic detonators (DynoDet). Closest like-for-like peer in product breadth to Nitroerg.
- Solar Industries India: Indian manufacturer of industrial explosives and defence energetics with bulk emulsions, detonators, and a growing defence portfolio. Highly comparable dual commercial/defence exposure to Nitroerg's emerging PETN/RDX position.
- Orica: World's largest commercial explosives and blasting systems manufacturer, headquartered in Australia. Directly comparable to Nitroerg across bulk and emulsion explosives, electronic detonation systems (i-kon, eDev), and on-site blasting services for mining and quarrying customers.
Emerging players
- DetNet: South African electronic detonator specialist and joint venture linked to mining explosives majors. Comparable to Nitroerg's ERGONIC-II electronic detonator product line and to its push into programmable, precision blasting technology.
Others
- Innospec: U.S.-listed specialty chemicals company producing fuel additives including cetane improvers. Adjacent comparable to Nitroerg's NITROCET 50 (2-EHN) diesel additive franchise from the specialty-fuel-additives side rather than the explosives side.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Nitroerg financial estimates
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Nitroerg leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Nitroerg subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Nitroerg funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Nitroerg M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Nitroerg
What does Nitroerg do?
Nitroerg manufactures civil explosives (emulsion explosives and dynamites), initiating systems (electric, non-electric, and electronic detonators, detonating cords, shock tubes), and diesel fuel additives (NITROCET 50). The company also provides drilling and blasting services for open-pit mining through its NITROERG SERWIS subsidiary, along with ADR-compliant dangerous goods transport services. Products are manufactured at two Polish facilities (Bieruń and Krupski Młyn) and exported to over 40 countries.
Is Nitroerg a public or private company?
Nitroerg is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Nitroerg founded?
Nitroerg was founded in 1871. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Nitroerg based?
Nitroerg is headquartered in Bierun, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does Nitroerg make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Explosives and Initiating Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are drilling and Blasting Services, transport Services and NITROCET 50 Diesel Additive.
Who are Nitroerg's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are MAXAM, BME (part of Omnia Holdings), Austin Powder, Enaex, EPC Groupe, Dyno Nobel, Solar Industries India and Orica. DetNet is listed as an emerging player. Innospec is listed as an others.
Does Nitroerg have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nitroerg.
What industry is Nitroerg in?
Nitroerg's product category is Industrial Explosives and Initiating Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEALAA, Commercial Explosives (Mining & Quarrying), with a secondary code of IMAEALAH, Detonators, Initiation Systems & Fuzes. Its NAICS code is 32592 and its SIC code is 3480.