Private company

EPC Groupe

Logo: epc-groupe.com3

French explosives company based in La Défense, founded in 18931

EPC Groupe (Explosifs Produits Chimiques S.A.) is a French multinational company that trades in explosives and drilling; It is one of the world’s leaders in explosives manufacture, storage and distribution and in particular drilling and blasting.2 It was founded by Eugène-Jean Barbier.1 Its chief executive is Olivier Obst.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 28, 1893Founded1

EPC Groupe (Explosifs Produits Chimiques S.A.) is a French multinational company that trades in explosives and drilling; It is one of the world’s leaders in explosives manufacture, storage and distribution and in particular drilling and blasting.2

The story

Founded by Eugène-Jean Barbier on Apr 28, 1893.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Apr 28, 1893Founded Founded1

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