About the company

Establishment of AV Group

The Company is made up of: “Muromets” - one of the largest manufacturers of initiating devices in Russia - and “Institute of Blast” – a one-of-a-kind specialized research and development center in the CIS.

Explosives and Initiating Devices Production Start

Establishment of “Morozovka”. AV Group starts producing industrial explosives in “Morozovka” and initiating devices in “Muromets”. The first company offering drilling and blasting services was established as part of AV Group - “Azot-Chernigovets”.

Launch of Drilling and Blasting Operations

Blasting operations were launched at the “Chernigovskiy” open pit, and first mix-pump trucks were commissioned.

Emulsion Explosives Production Start

The emulsion plant became operational; the company produced its first ton of in-house emulsion explosives.

Commencement of Works at Stoylensky Mining and Processing Plant

Establishment of “AVISTO”. Commencement of blasting operations and production of emulsion explosives at Stoylensky Mining and Processing Plant.

Commencement of Works at Kachkanarsky Mining and Processing Plant

Establishment of “AVT-Ural”. Commencement of drilling and blasting operations and production of emulsion explosives at Kachkanarsky Mining and Processing Plant.

Electronic Detonators Implementation

For the very first time in Russia and the CIS, AV Group ran trials on the electronic detonators and obtained licenses for their application and distribution.

Far Eastern and Ural Markets Entry

Establishment of “AVT-Amur”, commencement of drilling and blasting operations and the first emulsion production in the Far East. AV Group recruited Petropavlovsk gold-mining company as its client in the region. Establishment of “AVT-UralService”, larger market representation in the Ural region.

Expansion of Production

The emulsion plant was opened in Belarus, the emulsion plant was built in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia.

Geographical Expansion of Drilling and Blasting Operations and Explosives Production

“Kolymavzryvprom” became part of AV Group, which allowed the company to expand the range of services for its Far Eastern clients.
The second line of the emulsion production was launched in the town of Berezovsky of the Kemerovo Region.

Establishment of the Largest Drilling and Blasting Company

AZOT MINING SERVICE (AMS) was established – later on turning into the largest company offering comprehensive drilling and blasting services in Russia and the CIS.

The First Billion m3 of Blasted Rock Mass

Total volume of blasted rock mass of AV Group exceeded one billion cubic meters; the company produced its first million tons of explosives.

European Market Entry

AV Group hit the European market with initiating devices and explosives, the first AV Group’s mix-pump truck producing emulsion explosive Nitronit (R) became operational in the Baltic states.

Kazakhstan Market Entry, Commencement of Underground Operations

AV Group entered the Kazakhstan market offering comprehensive drilling and blasting services, sale of explosives and initiating devices. “AMS-Kazakhstan” was established.
AV Group launched blasting operations in underground conditions.

European Market Entry

Start of sales of initiating devices and explosives on the markets of non-CIS countries: Switzerland and Finland.

Initiating Devices Production Development

In-house full-cycle production of initiating devices was transferred to Chapaevsk, production of small-size boosters was launched; initiating devices product line was expanded.

Geographic Expansion of Operations

AV Group expanded its presence in the Trans-Baikal region and launched operations at Bystrinsky Mining and Processing Plant.

Brand New Explosives and Initiating Devices Production

Emulsion production and assembly production of initiating devices was launched in Kuzbass.
The first and only Russian advanced high-speed automated cartridging and packaging line of emulsion explosives was launched.

Launch of Comprehensive Underground Mining Service

AV Group started performing underground capital mining operations where electronic initiating devices were used for the very first time. Production of initiating systems was increased twofold; manufacture of products was launched in Tajikistan.

Comprehensive Open-Pit and Underground Mining Service

“Mining-Transportation Company”, “AV-Mining”, “AV-Underground Mining Operations” are part of AV Group. AV Group performs excavation and transportation of rock mass, offers a full open-pit mining service package to its clients.