Products are getting more sophisticated and more powerful:
• Aerials and Multi-shots:
- Manufacturers continue to build their 200 gram and 500 gram product lines with many new products
- Newer, brighter colors like brilliant reds and blues. See an example here: Fighting Rooster video
- Introduction of the 500 gram 2” tube with performance similar to the 500 gram 3” tubes for about half the cost. Watch the video: 500 gram 2" tube.
- New “Fan Effects” products where the fireworks explode left to right and back again in a fan effect.
• Artillery shells and Mortars:
- Increased effects per shell (up to six). Check out this new product!
- Bigger canister shells producing larger displays and reports.
• Novelty products:
- Trendy items like “Exploding Bin Laden Noggin”
- New Neon Sparklers from Japan
Buying fireworks has never been easier. Websites enhance the shopping experience:
- You can see what your local fireworks store has in stock
- Watch online videos to “try before you buy”
- Save time by creating a wish list before you go to the store - How it works.
Fireworks safety has improved dramatically:
- 1976 injury rate: 38.3 injuries per 100,000 pounds of fireworks
- Injury Rate Today: 3.3 injuries per 100,000 pounds of fireworks
- Over 90% increase in consumer firework safety.