About Us

Alford Technologies’ user filled, patented, and proven technology is used by EOD and C-IED organisations in military, government, and commercial sectors across the globe.

Based in the UK, we are an award-winning company who supply innovative explosive solutions for a range of tasks, including Breaching, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), Conventional Munitions Disposal (CMD), Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD).

Sidney Alford loading charges.

Sidney Alford loading one of our charges in 1987.

Founded in 1985 by Dr. Sidney Alford, a pioneer in explosive charge technology, who invented the world’s first liquid-lined explosive disruptor, the company has built a reputation as a world leader in explosive tools.

These include tools for:

·       Breaching/EMoE

·       C-IED/IEDD

·       Demolition

·       Maritime

·       UXO/CMD

UK customers learning how to fill our charges.


Within Alfords we have a range of expertise which enables us to provide a full suite of C-IED, EOD, HME and Breaching training at our secluded range in the South West of England through our training company, Alford Training.

Other services we offer include Research and Development, consultancy, product testing, and commercial Explosive Demolition.

We are also proud to be a member of Counter-EO UK and work with a number of UK based companies in the EOD sector.