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Orica Brownsburg
Orica Brownsburg is a key manufacturing site within Orica’s global network, located in Brownsburg-Chatham in Quebec’s Laurentides region.
With a proud history of explosives manufacturing dating back to 1875, the site brings deep technical expertise built over generations.
Today, Brownsburg is Orica’s global hub for electronic detonators and has been at the forefront of developing electronic blasting systems since 2006.
Our product lines
Nonelectric detonators
Reliable surface and underground initiation systems that offer flexibility in blast design across mining, quarrying and construction applications.
Electronic detonators (ikon™ III)
Advanced electronic detonators designed for high-value and complex blasts in large opencut and underground operations.
WebGen™
The world’s first wireless electronic blasting system, enabling safer, more productive and more complex blast designs in challenging environments.
ShockTube
A key component of nonelectric detonator systems, supporting safe and consistent initiation performance.
Investing in our local community (OriCare)
Orica Brownsburg is deeply connected to the local community and committed to making a positive, lasting impact. Founded in 2012, OriCare is a site-led initiative funded by Brownsburg team members to support local schools, cultural programs and environmental initiatives. Each year, employees volunteer hundreds of hours, reinforcing Orica’s longstanding partnership with the Brownsburg-Chatham community.