was originally founded by Berthold and Harald von Bohlen und Halbach, two brothers of Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach. Today BOHLEN INDUSTRIE is owned by Eckbert von Bohlen und Halbach as the executive member of the von Bohlen und Halbach family maintaining the interests in the traditional family activities.

The BOHLEN INDUSTRIE has been active in the field of propellants and explosives as well as related products for more than 100 years. Formerly a shareholder in WASAG Chemie Sythen GmbH, Germany, Wano Schwarzpulver GmbH, Germany, Zünderwerke Ernst Brün (ZEB), Germany. During that period of time the BOHLEN INDUSTRIE has gained worldwide recognition as an experienced, competent and reliable partner.

BOHLEN INDUSTRIE is an internationally orientated holding company which has share holding positions or controls various well known companies.