01773 832 253 Home About Us What We Do Products News Downloads Contact About EPC Groupe The EPC Groupe is one of the world’s leaders in explosives, demolition and drilling and blasting. Founded in 1893 and headquartered in Paris, the EPC Groupe has enjoyed a reputation for effective solutions, technological innovation and high-quality customer service for over 120 years. With a turnover equalling 348 million euros, we produce in excess of 145,000 tonnes of explosives annually, and have forty subsidiaries in twenty countries around the world, with activities across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. EPC-UK forms part of that presence, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the EPC Groupe. Today, we manufacture and supply a range of commercial explosives and tailor-made services. Our customer base includes many leading names in mining, cement, aggregates, civil engineering and defence. EPC Groupe in the UK EPC Groupe began operations in the UK in 1905; over a century later, we have grown into the UK’s most trusted and respected supplier of explosives for commercial and military applications. EPC-UK operates out of two sites in Derbyshire and Essex, ideally located for road and sea logistics channels. Our facilities – including fully bonded warehousing and a licensed explosives dock – are rigorously controlled to enable handling of class 1, section 5 and protectively marked goods. Our UK activities include: Blasting Services Explosives Manufacture & Distribution Additives Manufacture & Distribution Defence & Security Logistics Farming Training Engineering Services (EPC Metrics) Backed by the manufacturing know-how, extensive R&D, product support and experience of the wider EPC Groupe, we deliver world class products and services. Why EPC-UK? Our ethos is simple. We work in some of the most demanding fields in the world, and we understand that our customers require solutions that are not only effective but safe, secure and ethical. With EPC-UK, you can be assured of the highest standards of professionalism and care. At the same time, we pride ourselves on our commitment to research and development. The EPC-UK portfolio of products and services contains many pioneering solutions that remain unrivalled for producing effective results. Our technical strengths also make us ideally placed to propose solutions and services adapted to meet the specific requirements of our customers. Recent News Update and outlook – Ben Williams’ view on the current market challenges, and its future direction 28 October, 2021 The EPC-UK SPIRIT Values – defined by the team to deliver 28 October, 2021 Employee focused ‘Safety Chat’ initiative delivers improved operational results 27 October, 2021 Tweets by @EPC_UKplc Copyright 2020 EPC-UK | All Rights Reserved | Site by Nova EPC-UK Registered Address: Venture Crescent, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7RA Reg 84170 Incorporated in England and Wales | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Policy Cookies help provide a better service for you. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. For further information, Read More. Reject I Agree