Sandvik AB operates as an engineering company worldwide. The company offers tools for metal cutting, machinery and tools for rock excavation, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials, as well as process systems. The company has operations in approximately 130 countries. Sandvik Tooling The company provides tools and tooling systems for cutting operations, as well as wear parts and components in cemented carbide. Its products are sold under international brands, such as Sandvik, Sandvik Coromant, Walter, Valenite, ValeniteSafety, Dormer, Precision and Diamond Innovations. Sandvik Mining and Construction The company offers equipment, tools, service and technical solutions for mineral exploration, mining and proces ing of rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Its operations are divided into three customer segments: Underground Mining, Surface Mining and Construction. Sandvik Materials Technology The company offers high-value-added products based on advanced metallic materials; process equipment based on steel belts; production of orthopedic implants and instruments; and systems to generate, control, measure or protect against heat. Its product areas are Tube, Strip, Wire, Kanthal, Process Systems and MedTech. History Sandvik AB was founded in 1862.