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ELTEK in Germany: European expertise in civil explosives
On the occasion of steinexpo 2026 — 2 to 5 September, Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden
ELTEK Explo Gel civil explosives — steinexpo 2026, SSE Deutschland Stand B35
The German market is a strategic priority for ELTEK. As a Greek manufacturer and trader of civil (commercial) explosives, ELTEK invests steadily in its European presence — and Germany, with its strong quarrying, mining and tunnelling industry, sits at the centre of that commitment. On the occasion of steinexpo 2026, the major demonstration fair of Europe’s aggregates and raw-materials industry, we explain why ELTEK is a reliable European partner for drill-and-blast professionals.
Why Germany
ELTEK already serves markets in Greece, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Germany, Poland and the Scandinavian countries safely and reliably. Germany — with its high technical maturity, rigorous safety culture and demanding procurement processes — is a market where reliability, certification and delivery consistency matter more than anything else. That is precisely where ELTEK positions itself.
steinexpo 2026: where to find ELTEK
steinexpo 2026 takes place from 2 to 5 September 2026 at the basalt quarry of Mitteldeutsche Hartstein-Industrie (MHI) in Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden, open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. SSE Deutschland GmbH is exhibiting at Stand B35 — as listed in the STEINEXPO exhibitor directory and announced on the SSE Deutschland news page. ELTEK’s Explo Gel products are presented at this stand. It is the ideal opportunity for professionals from quarries, mines and tunnelling projects to see the Explo Gel range up close and to talk directly with the ELTEK team.
The Explo Gel range — surface and underground applications
At the heart of the presentation is the Explo Gel range: Explo Gel 100, Explo Gel 200 and Explo Gel HYDRA 6000 — cartridged emulsion explosives for demanding surface and underground applications, available in Germany through SSE Deutschland.
- Explo Gel 100: a cap-sensitive emulsion explosive, also used as a booster charge for less sensitive explosives such as ANFO.
- Explo Gel 200: contains aluminium to increase energy density; suitable, among others, for rock blasting and tunnelling. New: maximum shelf life is now 12 months (SSE Deutschland announcement).
- Explo Gel HYDRA 6000: a high-performance, cap-sensitive emulsion and the flagship of the range, with high detonation velocity and high energy — an ideal choice to replace gelatine dynamite.
Why ELTEK is relevant to the German professional
Engineering & innovation: ELTEK operates Europe’s only detonation chamber for commercial explosives, in partnership with the University of Western Macedonia.
Certification & compliance: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (TÜV Austria Hellas), BAM certification, CE compliance and SEVESO III.
Safe & timely transport: a privately owned fleet of ADR EX III certified trucks of all sizes, with properly trained and certified drivers.
European backing: the SSE relationship
Since 2022, the Swiss company Société Suisse des Explosifs (SSE) has held 21.7% of ELTEK, providing access to advanced technology and international expertise. As part of the SSE Group — which in 2026 announced its merger with EPC Groupe to create a European leader in civil explosives — ELTEK is connected to one of the sector’s significant European networks.
Meet us at Stand B35
Will you be at steinexpo 2026? Discover ELTEK and the Explo Gel range at the SSE Deutschland stand, Stand B35, and talk with our team about your applications — above and below the surface.
Sources / Links:
- SSE Deutschland — Packaged explosives (Explo Gel)
- SSE Deutschland — News (steinexpo 2026 / Explo Gel 200)
- steinexpo 2026 — Official website
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