A new study from the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) found that the commercial explosives industry contributes $1.1 billion and 3,220 jobs each year to the economy in Utah. The first-ever institute study highlights the importance of the commercial explosives industry at the national, state and congressional district levels and is based on 2023 data.

Nationwide, the commercial explosives industry creates more than 60,000 jobs and contributes more than $19 billion to the U.S. economy.

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