Sandvik Mining and Construction receives first order for one shiploader at the EMO terminal in the Netherlands

Due to the port extension at Maasvlakte in Rotterdam the new Sandvik shiploader with a capacity of 6000 metric tons per hour (6600 short tons per hour) will replace an existing shiploader for loading of coal and iron ore vessels.
"We are pleased that Sandvik won the bid for our new shiploader and we are confident that the project will be a success", says Ton van der Leer, Manager Projects & ICT of EMO.

Sandvik was awarded the contract having delivered a good technical proposal to the customer, showing the potential of providing excellent technical solutions based on Sandvik's vast experience in designing shiploaders in ports. The contract became effective in November 2010 and start of operation is scheduled for May 2012.

For further information, please contact:

Satu Rämö
Global Marketing Communication Manager
Sandvik Construction
Office Phone: +358 205 44 151
Mobile Phone: +358 40 537 4020
E-mail: satu.ramo@sandvik.com