Sandvik is a high-technology, engineering group that provides advanced products. It supports various business activities through representation in 130 countries and is comprised of more than 45,000 employees. The company offers cemented-carbide and high-speed steel tools for metalworking applications and equipment and tools for rock-excavation. Sandvik also provides stainless and high-alloy steels, special metals, resistance materials and process systems. It develops, manufactures and markets highly processed products, which contribute to improve the productivity and profitability of customers. The company operates Sandvik Tooling, Sandvik Mining and Construction and Sandvik Materials Technology that are responsible for research and development, production and sales of respective products. Sandvik s range of products include cemented carbide cutting tools, mine automation systems, and crushers, screens and mobile units. It is headquartered in Atlanta.