Trusted Energetic Device Manufacturer
Reliable and Cost-Effective Energetics Solutions for Aerospace and Defense Industries
Our Defense Applications
Our Defense Applications
- Aircraft Egress
- Artillery
- Bombs
- Countermeasures / Flares
- Fuze Train/Safe & Arm
- Grenade Components
- Medium Caliber Ammunition
- Missiles
- Mortars
- Rockets
- Stores Release
- Tank Ammunition
Meeting Specialized Application Needs Through Advanced Capabilities
Meeting Specialized Application Needs Through Advanced Capabilities
- Automated Loading & Modular Manufacturing
- Energetic Blending
Advanced Analytical and Inspection Equipment
- Bomb Calorimetry
- Compositional Analysis
- Digital and Film X-Ray
- Environmental Testing
- Function Testing
- Inline Non-Contact Measurement Systems
- Thermal Transient Test (TTT)
- Visual Measurement Machine
Product Customization and Improvement
- Delay Column Optimization
- Modeling & Analysis – CTH & FEA
- Specialty Energetic Blends
- Tailored Energetic Device Outputs
70,000 Sq. Ft. Manufacturing Space
70,000 Sq. Ft. Manufacturing Space
Our Alton, Illinois facility is equipped to receive, store, process, and ship energetic materials. It spans 78 acres with 70,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, including 19 explosive storage magazines. We have also developed plans to expand to accommodate growing demands.
Our Story
Our Story
For over 65 years, Riverbend Energetics has established itself as a trusted leader in the development of energetic devices and CAD/PAD solutions. As a principal supplier to key fuze, rocket, mortar, and artillery supply chains, Riverbend has a proven track record of quality, innovation, and reliability. This success is built on customized automation and a highly trained experienced workforce.
Under new ownership, the company is focused on pushing the boundaries of energetic technologies with a commitment to deliver novel solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern defense and aerospace industries.
ISO 9001 Certified Company
Our certified quality system ensures a strong commitment to safety, risk management, reliability, and on-time delivery, allowing us to provide cost-effective solutions to our customers. Additionally, we are proud members of various industry organizations, reinforcing our dedication to excellence.
