Sandvik is a high-technology, engineering group with advanced products and a world-leading position within selected areas. Worldwide business activities are conducted through representation in 130 countries. In 2008 the Group had 50,000 employees and sales of approximately SEK 93 billion.

• Sandvik's business concept is based on a unique competence in materials technology. This has resulted in a world-leading position in three core areas:

• Cemented-carbide and high-speed steel tools for metalworking applications and blanks and components made of cemented carbide and other hard materials.

• Machinery, equipment and tools for rock-excavation.

• Stainless and high-alloy steels, special metals, resistance materials and process systems.