Sandvik inaugurates largest production facility The latest and largest Sandvik production facility is located in China's Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone, and has the capacity to manufacture most of the Sandvik Mining and Construction product range, from drill rigs to crushers and loaders. The 24,000 sq m Jiading factory has the finest production technology, and is triple certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 standards. This new facility, constructed and equipped in just one year, brings Sandvik closer to its customers in Asia, creating many new opportunities, according to Lars Josefsson, President, Sandvik Mining and Construction. It will bring improved understanding and consideration of customers' needs in Asia, shortened delivery times, and better availability of machines and service personnel. For further information, contact Lars Josefsson in Sweden, tel +46 26 5151 or Antonin Beurrier in China, tel +86 21 399 60500. Visit www.sandvik.com 42/09.