Sandvik

About Sandvik

Sandvik is a globally recognized Swedish company specializing in the production of advanced industrial equipment and materials. Founded in 1862 by Göran Fredrik Göransson, the company began with steel manufacturing for drilling tools and has since expanded its product range to serve the mining, construction, engineering, and medical sectors.

Today, the group operates in more than 130 countries and encompasses five main business areas:

• Machining Solutions — precision tools and comprehensive metalworking solutions;
• Mining — equipment and technologies for the mining sector;
• Construction — construction equipment and specialized solutions;
• Materials Technology — production of high-quality materials and alloys;
• Ventures — innovative projects and development of new technologies.

Key Milestones in Sandvik’s History

• 1862 — establishment of the company in Sandviken under the leadership of Göran Fredrik Göransson;
• 1888 — start of production of hot-rolled billets for seamless pipes;
• 1924 — launch of the first stainless seamless pipes;
• 1950 — beginning of cemented carbide tool production;
• 1972 — development and manufacturing of roller cone bits for surface mining;
• 1994 — introduction of diamond-coated cutting inserts production;
• 1998 — formation of the independent machinery division — Mining and Construction;
• 2006 — release of next-generation drilling rigs with digital control systems.

The company continuously advances its technologies to ensure high quality and efficiency across various industrial sectors.

TechCom offers a full range of Sandvik equipment and spare parts, along with professional support and service to ensure uninterrupted operation of your business.