Sandvik signs global distribution agreement for underground mining support equipment

Getman Corporation, based in Bangor, MI, USA, is a leading supplier of production and production support equipment to the underground mining industry. With a focus on helping miners work safely and efficiently in their
everyday roles, Getman has spent over 60 years bringing high-quality, long-lasting solutions to underground mines. Getman’s product range includes scissor lifts, explosive chargers, logistic support vehicles, lubrication trucks, multiapplication pallet handlers and custom design support vehicles along with a complete range of mechanical scalers . Over the years Getman has delivered thousands of products to hundreds of underground mines throughout the world. Getman has also recently launched a shotcrete sprayer to complement their full line of concrete transport vehicles.

“Getman products expand and strengthen Sandvik’s offering in both underground drilling and rock enforcement systems. Sandvik started to distribute Getman products back in 2000 in certain parts of the world and with the
signing of the global distribution agreement, Sandvik Mining and Getman will work together to offer the mining customers worldwide with both leading products and aftermarket services”, says Scot Smith, President Sandvik
Mining.

Amsterdam, 29 October 2015

Sandvik Group
Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering advanced products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We have world – leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2014 the Group had about 47,000 employees and representation in approximately 130 countries, with sales of about 89,000 million SEK.

Sandvik Mining
Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry. The offering covers rock drilling, rock cutting, rock crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling. In 2014 sales were about 27,000 million SEK, with approximately 12,000 employees.