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Fireworks began to be exported to more than 20 countries and regions. [6] In 1933, "Shijixiang" won an award at the Chicago International Exposition for its "Deer Bamboo" brand fireworks. [6] In 1995, Liuyang City was named the "Hometown of Fireworks in China." In 2001, a local Fireworks Culture Research Association was established.
Liuyang fireworks have a history of more than 1,400 years. During the Northern Song dynasty, Liuyang fireworks prospered greatly. During the Qing dynasty (in 1723), Liuyang fireworks served as tribute. Since 1875, Liuyang fireworks have been exported to Japan, Korea, India, Iran, the UK, United States, Russia, etc. In the 1990s, Liuyang's ...
The American Pyrotechnics Association was established by a group of seven fireworks manufacturing companies in 1948 with the aim of addressing industry issues such as safety and compliance with state and local pyrotechnics laws.
Jul. 2—MANKATO — As fireworks illuminate the sky in cities across the U.S. every Fourth of July, it's easy to get lost in the explosions of light, color and sound. However, it takes hard work ...
Stephen Pelkey, owner and CEO for 37 years, announced on Oct. 1 the company's professional display division was sold to Pyrotecnico Fireworks in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Atlas has been ...
The World Pyro Olympics are an annual competition amongst the top fireworks companies in the world. It is held in Manila, Philippines. The event is one of the largest and most intense international fireworks competitions. It is run through a period of five consecutive days allowing patrons to experience more of the show. Two countries perform ...
Multiple Southern California fireworks shows have been canceled following a state investigation into the company hired to provide the pyrotechnics.
This list of the oldest companies in the United States includes brands and companies, excluding associations, educational, government or religious organizations. To be listed, a brand or company name must remain, either whole or in part, since inception. To limit the scope of this list, only companies established before 1820 are listed.