Explosives Industry News - August 26, 2022

Member News

RIchardson Joins ISEE as Conference Coordinator

Victoria Rechardson joined ISEE August 1st as our new Conference Coordinator working directly with Hiranthie Stanford to ensure the growth and continued success of the ISEE Annual Conference.

Victoria is a highly talented individual with excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. Victoria comes to us from Hampton University where she served as the Assistant Academic Coordinator. Victoria assisted with managing schedules, budgets, rooms and instructional supplies for meetings and other study programs.

In her previous position, Victoria helped to restore brand awareness through various social media networks generating 50% increase in site traffic. She created digital and print event materials, website design and worked with various event apps.

Victoria has hit the ground running at ISEE with helping exhibitors register for events. ISEE is so happy to have Victoria with us.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ise-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=744628&issueID=86545 to view the full article online.

Thank you Sponsors!

In just over a month, many companies have secured their sponsorships for the ISEE Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Take a look at who has confirmed as of August 24, 2022!

Company Sponsorship
Austin Powder Gold Level Sponsorship
Blaster's Tool & Supply Water Break
Burton Wire Conference Coffee Break
CAT Lunch Sponsorship
Explosive Solutions LLC   Full page color ad in conference program
Explosive Solutions LLC   ISEE Networking reception.
Four Star Blasting   Lunch Sponsorship
IEE Global Pty Conference bags
ITSCO Full page color ad in conference program
ITS-WM-   Full page color ad in conference program
M-Roc Bloody Mary Bar
Nobel Insurance Welcome Reception
Nomis Photo Contest
Tread Corp   Conference Name Badge Lanyard

More opportunities to showcase your brand are still available. Check them out!

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Regulatory Spotlight

Did You Know? Superfund Excise Tax Doubled as Part of Infrastruture Investment and Jobs Act

ISEE received a call from one of our members asking if we had heard about the Superfund Excise Tax being reinstated and being DOUBLED. A check with our friends at the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) told us "yes" this is the case.

The tax had previously expired on Dec. 31, 1995. The reinstated tax applies to the manufacture of 42 taxable chemicals (including ammonia) and 121 taxable substances (including imported ammonium nitrate).

Here is an article that describes how the tax will apply. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lynnmucenskikeck/2022/07/25/superfund-excise-tax-is-catching-many-companies-by-surprise/

The IRS has also issued extensive guidance on the implementation of the tax. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-superfund-chemical-excise-taxes-faqs

A big shout out and thank you to our friends at the IME. Please check out their website at https://www.ime.org.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ise-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=744625&issueID=86545 to view the full article online.

Industry News

2023 ISEE Annual Conference Exhibit Floor Approaches 80% Sold

Have you reserved space for the 2023 IEE Annual Conference? If not, you may want to hurry as space is going quickly.

80 companies have locked in over 100 spaces on the exhibit floor. Check out our "live" exhibit floor and lock in your space by going to https://isee.org/conferences/2023-conference,

And a big THANK YOU to the companies who have already locked in space. We are excited to see the products and services they will be showcasing. Click on the "learn more" tab to get your updated look at the companies who are exhibiting.

About the Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique
The ISEE Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique will be held Feb. 4-8, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas. The conference, created by the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), is the largest conference in the blasting community, fostering discussions and presentations on the latest explosives-related technology and techniques.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ise-nwl/pdf/2023_San_Antonio_Booths_Reserved_as_of_8-24-22.pdf to view the full article online.

Annual Conference Registration to Open September 1, 2022

Are you ready to register for the ISEE Annual Conference? Your wait is almost over.

On September 1, 2022 conference and hotel registration will open. The Conference will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel and we have a block of rooms set aside for the conference.

Click "learn more" on, or after, September 1st to gain access to the conference and hotel registration link.

Visit https://isee.org/conferences/2023-conference to view the full article online.

Chapter News

ISEE Chapters Busy as Fall Arrives

ISEE Chapters are pulling out all the stops to provide training and networking opportunities for their members. A sample of upcoming events is below:

Western Canada Chapter

28th Conference and Annual General Meeting

September 22-25, 2022

Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Center

For more information: www.iseewest.org

Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter

8-Hour Refresher Training

September 23, 2022

Bowling Green, KY

RSVP coppage@htaenterprises.com

www.bluegrass-isee.com

Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter

Nancy Cole-Allen Memorial Golf Tournament

September 30, 2022

Gay Brewer, Jr. Course

Lexington, KY

www.bluegrass-isee.com

Eastern PA Chapter

6th Annual Clay Shoot and BBQ

November 4, 2022

Coplay, PA

www.easternpaisee.com

Potomac Chapter

Bi-Annual Blaster's Educational Seminar

November 17-18, 2022

Martinsburg, WV

www.potomacisee.org

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