The Latest Technology in Sandvik Peru
Sandvik, the Swedish transnational company, is developing cutting-edge technology for both underground and surface mining, with the goal of maximizing productivity, enhancing safety, improving equipment performance, and supporting the decarbonization of the industry. In this exclusive interview, Armando Sugobono, Territory Manager of the company, shares insights on the company's growth plans, development, and Sandvik's offerings.
1. What does Sandvik do, and what is its value offering for the Peruvian market?
Sandvik is a global leader in equipment, tools, services, and solutions for the mining and rock excavation industries.
Our value offering for the Peruvian market is based on partnering with our customers in their operations, providing technical support backed by years of experience, high-tech solutions, and guaranteed profitability through increased productivity. We offer a comprehensive product portfolio with the highest reliability in the market.
2. How has Sandvik fared in mining projects, and what are the most in-demand products in local projects?
Sandvik offers solutions for all mining needs and remains at the forefront of design, research, and development for both underground and surface mining. Sandvik has several business lines, and our strategy is to generate new solutions for the next stage of mining. This includes automating mobile equipment, collecting online data to prevent machinery failures, reducing the carbon footprint with electric battery-powered machines, and promoting the recycling and circularity of materials and drilling tools. We are also developing new electric and autonomous rotary drills and premium drilling steels that offer highly efficient speed and performance.
In addition, Sandvik offers plant equipment for crushing processes, classification, and wear elements that have a long "lifecycle," ensuring reliability and the lowest cost per ton produced.
Regarding the question, Sandvik aims to provide its customers with sustainable products at the lowest total cost per ton moved, drilled, or crushed.
3. What growth projection does Sandvik have for 2024?
In 2024, Sandvik expects at least double-digit growth, not only in Peru but also across the South American region. Over the past two years, the company has earned the trust of its customers with significant contracts and awards.
4. What part of your value offering differentiates Sandvik from other companies?
Sandvik’s primary value is always its people. Service and support are two of our biggest differentiators. The company relies on highly experienced staff and invests in continuous training for its workers.
Our customers need reliable solutions, and Sandvik is committed to providing them through a team capable of delivering both reliability and security. One of Sandvik's core values is customer focus; therefore, always being available for our customers is part of the company’s DNA.