Unevol S.A to be first Sandvik Construction dealer in Cuba

We are proud to announce that Unevol S.A. is to be our first distributor for drill rigs, rock tools and crushing & screening equipment throughout Cuba. Unevol S.A. will not only be supplying a comprehensive range of Sandvik equipment, but will also be providing full aftermarket care, spare parts and dedicated customer service.

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Sandvik's world leading range of construction equipment needs no introduction; but now customers throughout Cuba will be able to benefit from even greater levels of support through our new distributor, Unevol S.A. 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 allowing customers to benefit from dealing with a truly global company.

Unevol S.A. is an established name throughout Cuba with offices, workshops and service engineers throughout the area. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in La Lisa, La Habana, Unevol has been selling and servicing Volvo Penta and Volvo Construction products since 1998 and 2000 respectively. The company serves an important mix of state and private sector enterprises on the island. It employs 126 employees, possessing branches in Holguin and Moa as well as four workshops which support its operations from three locations.

Of becoming an authorized distributor for Sandvik Construction, Per Hundevad, General Manager of Unevol S.A., states: "Faced to a growing local market, in particular, the construction market, our company will benefit from the opportunity of representing the leading brand in the industry, Sandvik. Becoming a Sandvik Construction distributor is an important development of our company. With Sandvik's portfolio of products, Unevol S.A. will now be able to provide drilling, crushing and screening equipment and consumables to our existing customers. After over 15 years of being an authorized distributor of two Swedish companies: Volvo Penta and Volvo Construction Equipment, we will now be able to meet our customers' growing demand and provide complete solutions to guarantee a win-win situation."

Of the appointment of Unevol S.A., 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 Unevol will enable Sandvik customers throughout the area to benefit from a winning combination."

Jorge Duarte, Sales Manager for Sandvik Construction, Mexico and Central America, comments on the appointment: "Unevol has a very professional technical and sales team and is a recognized distributor in Cuba due to their outstanding product support and their close interaction with their customer base. We are very happy to grant Sandvik distribution to Unevol and be able to actively participate in the great potential growth and development of the infrastructure in Cuba."

All at Sandvik Construction offer Unevol S.A. congratulations on becoming part of the Global Sandvik family, and wish them the very best of luck in their new venture.