Explosion-weld cladding uses an explosive charge to bond together plates of different metals. Its Explosive Metalworking operations are located in the United States, Germany and France. Through its Oilfield Products segment, which it also refers to as DYNAenergetics, it provides a range of products for the global oil and gas industries. Its AMK Welding segment (AMK Welding) provides welding services, primarily to the power turbine and aircraft engine manufacturing industries. On January 3, 2012, the Company acquired the assets and operating business of Texas-based TRX Industries, Inc