Meet Sandvik

How do you build a global company in an era shaped by AI, digitalization, and geopolitical uncertainty? In the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, CEO Stefan Widing shares how Sandvik is positioning itself for the future — and what it really means to become a global industrial technology leader.

Sandvik Mining President Mats Eriksson reflects on leadership lessons from a long international career — and why listening, rather than rushing to answer, often leads to better decisions. 

Africa is as complex as it is full ofopportunity. In the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast we talk to Tarynn Yatras, Vice President Sales Area Africa for the Rock Processing business area at Sandvik. She talks about leadership, growth and what it really takes to do business across one of the world’s most diverse continents.

When engineer Courtney Doyle accepted an internship at Sandvik, she thought she was simply trying something new. Instead, she discovered a purpose-driven mining industry powered by digital innovation, autonomy and a strong safety mission — far from the stereotypes.

In this conversation, we explore common cybersecurity challenges and industry trends in software engineering, and highlight how companies like Sandvik are continuously working to strengthen their approach. The discussion takes a broad, forward-looking perspective, focusing on industry insights rather than technical details.Cybersecurity has never been more critical, and in the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, guest Matthieu Saner brings this topic to the forefront.

Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology or tools. It begins with people. In this episode of Meet Sandvik podcast, Dennis van de Wege, Product Area Architect Security Operations at Sandvik, explains why awareness and culture are the strongest lines of defence.

Filip Ivarsson, Sustainability Officer at Sandvik, explains why digitalization is not just a driver of efficiency but the backbone of sustainable transformation. His message is clear: true sustainability relies on digitalization, and digitalization works best when built on reliable data. 

In the quiet village of Lottum, Netherlands, the Sandvik brand Seco is leading the way in autonomous manufacturing. Under the guidance of Production Unit Manager Bert-Thijs Theunissen the factory is undergoing a major transformation, aiming for 80 percent autonomous production within a couple of years.

At Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in South Africa, building future-ready talent isn’t just a vision, it’s a reality taking shape every day under the guidance of Human Resource Development Manager Vusi Mnguni. From mechatronics to data-driven decision-making, Mnguni is leading the charge in equipping Sandvik employees with the skills they need for today, tomorrow, and beyond. 

In the latest Meet Sandvik podcast, Jussi Puura, Manager of AI and Disruptive Technologies at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, offers an inside look at how breakthrough tech is reshaping the mining industry: from concept machines like the AutoMine® Concept Underground Drill to a market-ready battery-electric fleet.  

Aftermarket services are essential to keeping mining operations running smoothly. In the latest Meet Sandvik podcast, Simone Tomaz, Vice President of Aftermarket at Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions in Australia, shares insights on her career journey, the role of aftermarket services, and how Sandvik is driving innovation in the field.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping component manufacturing, bringing significant productivity improvements and new ways of working. In the latest Meet Sandvik podcast, Magnus Malmström, Chief Technology Officer at Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions, discusses how AI is evolving within the industry and how Sandvik is leveraging its capabilities to drive efficiency and innovation.

William Smedberg, Portfolio Manager for AI and Automation at Sandvik, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the mining, rock processing and manufacturing industries. The world has shifted from merely wanting AI to expecting tangible results.

In this episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, Dr. Richard Petts, professor of sociology at Ball State University and an expert in parental leave policies, joins to discuss the new global parental leave benefit of Sandvik.

In this podcast episode, Nidhi Gokhale, Head of HR at Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions, highlights the new global parental leave benefit of Sandvik and how it supports employees across the globe.

As digitalization continues to transform industries, the importance of cybersecurity has never been greater. Elvira Cedergren and Carl-Christian Rörström are cybersecurity experts at Sandvik and in this podcast they share their insights on this hot topic.

In this episode, Monika Kullberg, a psychologist turned cybersecurity leader at Sandvik, shares her journey into the world of digital defence.

Richard Harris is President of Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions, a business area focused on the crushing and screening of rocks. Eco-efficient rock processing contributes to the electrification of society and it can significantly reduce the mining industry’s carbon footprint.

In this episode, we get a peak behind the scenes of how Sandvik Coromant is pushing towards being net-zero in 2035. Patrik Eurenius, Head of Sustainability and EHS, talks about the massive benefits of being the leader in sustainability and productivity within the manufacturing industry. And the key to success is spelled data.

In this episode, Vanessa Pain talks about her engagement in LGBTQIA+ rights and why a diverse workplace is good for business. She also shares some hands-on tips to how we can all contribute to a more inclusive work environment.

In this episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, host Marita Sander interviews Mattias Nilsson, President of Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions. The discussion centers around the role and impact of digital solutions in component manufacturing.  

In this Meet Sandvik podcast episode, President of CGTech Shin Voeks discusses the future of component manufacturing. With expertise from major corporations like GE, United Technologies, and Carrier Global, Voeks explores industry dynamics post-Sandvik acquisition.

In this Meet Sandvik episode, Chief Digital Officer Sofia Sirvell discusses Sandvik's digital transformation and the pivotal role of AI in revolutionizing industries. She emphasizes Sandvik's vision to become a digital change-maker, attracting talent to drive impactful solutions and prioritize AI integration for 2024. Tune in for insights!

From electric mining equipment and digital component manufacturing to eco-efficient rock processing: President and CEO Stefan Widing outlines how Sandvik will excel in tomorrow’s world.

Within the Digital Mining Technologies division, Sandvik brings together offerings in areas such as automation, mine planning, and collision avoidance. Elen Toodu’s task is to tie the different pieces together so that they contribute to creating the mine of the future.

Predictive maintenance that increases safety and durability of equipment. Expanded analysis possibilities that can optimize process and decrease energy consumption. These are just a few examples of how AI can help companies across the world. Rahul Kedia is spear-heading the rapid advancements Sandvik is doing in this area.  

”Engineering has the potential to change the world” is an expression that feels more true than ever when  describing Engineers Without Borders. Marianne Grauers is committed to the cause of using technology and engineering skills to improve the situation in rural and poor areas of the world. Her story is truly fascinating.

Melita Hegarty is committed to making the world a more diverse and inclusive place. Being a first nations women from Australia herself, she has the perfect background to help first nations people thrive and get respect in society.

Meghan West is the CEO of CNC Software, a US-based company Sandvik acquired in 2021. She believes the two companies share the same approach to manufacturing and the same passion for customers.

Sandvik has set up ambitious sustainability targets. Lots of initiatives are ongoing across the company, aiming towards the targets, and the Rock Tools division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has high sustainability ambitions. Meet Boel Schylander, Sustainability Manager.

Sustainability and working with reducing CO2 emissions is not only positive for the planet, it’s also a huge business opportunity. In this episode, Stefan Widing, President and CEO of Sandvik Group, explains how sustainability and business go hand-in-hand and why it was a given for Sandvik to sign up for the Science Based Targets initiative.

We invited Carina Silberg, head of governance and sustainability at pension provider Alecta, and Mats W Lundberg, head of sustainability at Sandvik to discuss sustainable business and how companies can make a real difference. Climate action was in focus since Sandvik has committed to net-zero emissions and science-based targets.

The impression of the mining sector as traditional and male-dominated might deter women from joining the industry. Nothing could be more wrong according to Marie-Soleil Lacoursiere who has worked with mining customers at Sandvik for many years. She loves her job and recommends more women to pursue a career in mining.

An internship paved the way to an employment. Meet Elvin Berndtsson, process engineer at Sandvik, who also studies to become a mechanical engineer.

Brian Huff has built his entire career around electrification. He started out 27 years ago and has since then worked on electric solutions for cars, boats, and now mining vehicles. “Electrification in mining is by far the best business case that we have seen so far and it has a real impact on the industry,” he says.

Evan Larrick works with developing electric battery mining equipment in California, a job he got after participating in the Sandvik Global Graduate program. The job fits well with his passion for sustainability.

Jan Gravningsbråten, R&D Technician, and digitalization specialist Micael Baudin explain how the use of data matrix codes is changing the game for Seco and customers.

Meet Anders Åkesson and Jörgen Petersson, Winners of the Sandvik Sustainability Award 2021. They explain how a cost savings program was transferred into the world’s most sustainable manganese foundry.

A travel to England was the starting point for the modern steel industry. Carina Dahlberg takes us back to 1858 when Göran Fredrik Göransson became first in the world to mass-produce steel.

Carina Dahlberg talks about the caring culture within Sandvik that started already with its founder Göran Fredrik Göransson, and then was passed on for generations.

Mats W Lundberg, Head of Sustainability, explains why sustainability excellence is good for business.

Additive manufacturing of medical devices and body parts opens up new opportunities for people in need. And for Sandvik. Meet R&D-manager Harald Kissel.

Awarded leadership skills and with clear views on how to reach more diversity in the engineering sector. Meet Nina Åxman, Head of Global Operations.

Listen to when the CTO of the year in Finland, Jani Vilenius, digs deep into the trends that will shape the future of mining.

Elisabeth Lindstrom-Dupuy has solved production problems in different cultures around the world. Now she is head of one of the world´s most dynamic sales areas for Sandvik Coromant.

As a former employee in the Swedish Air Force, Urban Åberg is used to handling the unknowns. At Sandvik he uses the same principle to excel within R&D.

Nadine Crauwels, President Sandvik Machining Solutions, has a clear view on where she wants her Division to be in a couple of years and she knows what attributes a good leader must have.

Stefan Widing is one of the newest employees at Sandvik and he can´t wait to get started with his new role. Meet Stefan Widing, new President and CEO of Sandvik.

Nikhil Dixit, Additive Manufacturing Engineer, discovered 3D-printing when studying in Pune, India, and today he is one of the engineers taking this exciting technique to new heights at Additive Manufacturing in Sandviken.

Mats W Lundberg is a gamer at heart, but it was the hydrogen cars that paved the way to Sandvik for this expert on sustainability. Meet Mats W Lundberg.