Sandvik Mining and Construction has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Canadian-based Cubex to market, distribute and support its underground mining product line including all underground drills, booster/compressor packages, ancillary support components, and water pump systems. Founded in 1972, Cubex is a leading developer and manufacturer of (in-the-hole) ITH drilling products, and this is what attracted Sandvik. The agrrement brings the solutions in ITH drilling, Kari Parvento, President of Underground Mining at Sandvik Mining and Construction, told IM in Tampere this week.
The agreement will primarily serve the global markets, excluding Canada and the state of Nevada in the US. Cubex has been actively involved in the contracting of services, supplying of capital equipment, and in designing and manufacturing equipment for the mining industry around the world. The dealer agreement represents a significant step in Sandvik Mining and Construction’s continuing expansion strategy in the underground mining areas to provide complete solutions and better customer service that will extend this focus directly to the customers. The combination creates an industry-leading global mining company with a best-inclass products and superior distribution platform.
“We look forward to working with Cubex within the Sandvik distributor network. With this new dealer agreement, Sandvik Mining and Construction has the opportunity to offer complete solutions to customers working with in-the-hole drilling applications,” said Parvento. “Cubex is known for excellent product knowledge, and worldclass customer service and support. Today’s announcement reaffirms our commitment to the in-the-hole applications to meet the demands for long-hole drilling with world-class products and services in the markets.”
“We must offer better and safer products than others in the industry, along with more channels, superior technology, and a broader product line than others in the industry, so we can be the safe mining services provider of choice for all of our customers’ mining needs. We also must stay close to our customers in each country, understanding their needs, and providing professional, personalized, timely service. This is a team effort with Cubex to meet the demand for the underground mining applications. A very important part of our business plan is to continue to add competent products to our portfolio.”
