Origins: Sandviken and Bessemer Steel
The company’s activity officially began in 1862 in Sandviken (meaning “the sandy bay”), founded by Göran Fredrik Göransson. The location was strategically chosen for its proximity to Swedish iron mines, as well as its access to the railway network and the water resources essential for production.
The determining factor for the company’s early growth was the industrial-scale application of the Bessemer method. Sandvik succeeded in stabilizing this process, obtaining steel with consistent purity and strength. The product catalog at the time focused on heavy-duty applications: pipes, blades, and hollow drill steels for rock drilling, laying the foundation for what would become the group’s core business.
1942: The Development of Carbides (Coromant)
In 1942, the company established the Sandvik Coromant brand, a name derived from the combination of Coromandel (a raw material sourcing area) and Diamant (diamond). The brand was created to identify the production of cemented carbide (hard metal).
The integration of carbides addressed the technical need to exceed the physical limits of traditional steel in excavation and cutting operations. Compared to steel bits, cemented carbide guaranteed longer operational life and the ability to maintain performance at high temperatures—a critical factor for efficiency in mining sites and workshops.
Rock Engineering: Drilling and Excavation Systems
Today, the Mining and Rock Solutions division serves as a primary pillar of the Group. Sandvik is globally recognized for the design and production of complex machinery destined for the most demanding extraction environments:
- Drill Rigs and Rock Drills: Self-propelled units for underground and surface drilling, engineered to operate on high-hardness rock.
- Load and Haul Equipment (LHD): Pale and dumper articolati ottimizzati per la movimentazione in gallerie e spazi ristretti.
- Automation Systems: Digital platforms that allow for the remote and autonomous management of machinery, reducing human presence in high-risk areas.
The operational structure is completed by the Rock Processing Solutions division, dedicated to crushing and screening plants, and the Manufacturing and Machining Solutions division, which focuses on precision tools for metal cutting.
Current technological initiatives are focused on fleet electrification, aiming to eliminate emissions in underground environments, and optimizing production cycles through digital data analysis.
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