Sandvik signs global agreement with BASF for MEYCO Equipment Sandvik Mining and Construction and BASF's unit MEYCO Equipment have signed an agreement on a global cooperation in the field of tunnelling and mining. In a first step, Sandvik and BASF Construction Chemicals have agreed to initiate a cooperation regarding service and maintenance of machines for sprayed concrete. The full scope of the agreement will be communicated in the latter part of 2009. Further information from Jarmo Manninen at Sandvik, tel +358 40 763 08 20, e-mail jarmo.manninen@sandvik.com or Tom Kurth at MEYCO BASF, tel +41 58 958 27 00, e-mail tom.kurth@basf.com. 43/09.