ABOUT ELITE PYROTECHNICS

Elite Pyrotechnics, LLC formerly Smith & Wilde Fireworks, was an Idaho-based display fireworks (1.3G) company which was federally licensed by the BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives,) and the DOT, and carried a certificate of insurance from an A+15 rated insurance company. Elite Pyrotechnics, LLC was trained by Total Safety Consultants, specializing in Hazmat, CPR-First Aid, Defensive Driving, Corporate Risk Management and Corporate Safety Training.

 Elite's pyrotechnicians had a combined experience of over 30 years. Founded in 1981 as Federal Fireworks, a full service fireworks display company, the company acquired new owners and changed name to Smith & Wilde Fireworks several years later. In 2003 Smith & Wilde became Elite Pyrotechnics and brought in a new partner. The reasoning for beginning this business was to serve the fireworks needs of all who desired to be entertained. The company goal was very simple -- provide and present the finest fireworks entertainment available in Idaho.

Elite had the privilege of being part of many displays, including the Stadium of Fire in Provo, Utah, International Folk Dance Festivals in Idaho, Fort Hall Indian Annual Celebrations, Olympic Torch Lighting, National Ski Tours, along with fairs, numerous private events and many 4th of July celebrations across the United States.

 

Elite's inventory range included aerial shells from 2.5" to 16", variety of candles, multiple-shot items, comets, mines, special pattern shells, and other pyrotechnic materials. and expanded their line to include products from the following manufacturers: Lidu, Pyro-Formax, Star of Asia, Wizard, Golden Peak, Sunny, An Ping, Spanish Caballer, Vulcan, Yung Feng, San Tai, Haga, Italian La Rosa, Italian Martarello and top quality and highest rated grade A.M.Pyro display shells.

Today, after closing its doors, this website remains only as an educational resource for upcoming pyrotechnicians, hobbyists and fireworks enthusiasts for limited time only. 

The fireworks industry has changed drastically over the last several years, with new changes and rules, and government regulations all the time, the future of the art of pyrotechnics remains unclear. Many fireworks companies have closed their doors, and some cities do not have 4th of July fireworks displays. Importing from China has become increasingly difficult and domestic manufacture is costly. Every year it seems fireworks accidents in China's manufacturing facilities only increase. More deaths result in fireworks accidents, not only in the consumer section, but also during public displays. The pyrotechnics industry is greatly affected by these new developments and only time will tell the future of fireworks.