Fredheim Maskin AS named as new Sandvik distributor in Norway

Pictured are Per Olav Fredheim, Managing Director (left) and Ciarán Ryan, Sales Area Manager Northern Europe (right) standing in front of one of the first Svedala mobile crushers.

Sandvik's world leading ranges of construction equipment needs no introduction; but now customers throughout Norway will be able to benefit from even greater levels of support through our new distributor, Fredheim Maskin AS. The appointment of such a professional and experienced distributor reinforces our commitment in providing even greater levels of customer care, and further enhances our commitment to enhanced locally focused customer support, whilst at the same time enabling customers to benefit from dealing with a truly global company.

This is particularly important as Norway is home to some of the world's hardest rock and toughest working conditions. Although Sandvik Construction equipment has proved itself time and time again in these most arduous of conditions the appointment of Fredheim Maskin AS will enable customers throughout Norway to experience enhanced levels of specialist service, backed by the expert knowledge of the manufacturer.

Founded in 2005 Fredheim Maskin AS is an established name in Norway. Jointly owned by brothers Per Olav and Svein Fredheim its headquarters are located in Spydeberg. The company has developed its business from being a reliable service provider to equipment sales, and is now celebrating its 10th anniversary as equipment dealers to the construction industry this year.

Ciaran Ryan, Sales Manager for Sandvik Mobiles Crushers and Screens, Northern Europe, states that the establishment of a unique partnership with Fredheim Maskin AS will open up new opportunities. "We are delighted to be working with such a trusted distributor. Its expertise and local customer knowledge, combined with strong service support, will enable us to get closer to our customer base. We see the opportunities in Norway right up to our 130 ton UJ640 mobile jaw crusher and will very much focus on the demand for high production units."

Of the appointment of Fredheim Maskin AS, Kauko Juuri, Global Distributor Manager Sandvik Construction states: "We are sure that the combination of Sandvik equipment and global aftermarket support, together with the local knowledge and industry expertise of Fredheim Maskin AS will enable Sandvik customers throughout Norway to benefit from a winning combination."
All at Sandvik Construction offer Fredheim Maskin AS congratulations on becoming part of the Global Sandvik family, and wish them the very best of luck in their new venture.

For further information, please contact:

Melissa Baker
Sandvik Construction Marketing Communications
Mobile Crushers and Screeners
Tel. +44 1283 212121
E-Mail: melissa.baker@sandvik.com

Per Olav Fredheim
Fredheim Maskin AS
Tel. +47 69 80 88 30
E-Mail: per@fredheim-maskin.no