SMS Equipment is Now Representing Sandvik Surface Drilling Equipment

ACHESON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - July 28, 2015) -

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SMS Equipment is pleased to announce that we will be representing another leading manufacturer for the mining sector in Canada. This is another example of our commitment to be the #1 solutions provider to our valued customers.

Sandvik Mining has named SMS Equipment as the authorized distributor of Sandvik Mining Surface Drilling products, consisting of Blasthole Drills, Surface DTH Drills and Surface Top Hammer Drills, spare parts and services for mining throughout SMS Sales Area Canada.

"SMS is the best partner to offer our Surface Mining customers the world class sales and aftermarket support required to compete in today's challenging mining industry". - Peter Corcoran, Vice President Sandvik Mining Canada

Sandvik Surface Drills are optimized for development, pre-split, selective mining and mass excavation drilling in the most challenging mining environments. Their comprehensive range of equipment, tools, services and solutions that help the global mining industry excavate, transport and process ore, safely and productively. SMS Equipment has a nationwide network of branch locations with highly skilled service personnel. The Sandvik Mining partnership with SMS Equipment will provide our customers with the products and support they need to meet the demands of the Canadian mining industry.

"We are very proud to be a dealer for Sandvik mining equipment. We look forward to our continuous partnership as their company aligns with our performance and safety values. Sandvik is a great addition to our current product line. Their Surface Drills will be a great solution that helps meet our customer's specific needs", said Mike Granger, President and COO, SMS Equipment.

Our Mission

SMS Equipment is a leading nationwide equipment distributor dedicated to continuously improving our services and product offerings to meet the unique requirements of our customers. Partnering with leading manufacturers and our employees, SMS strives to be the number one solutions provider to the construction, forestry, mining, and utility industries.

The company head office is based in Acheson, AB, near Edmonton. SMS Equipment is a full-line distributor of heavy industrial equipment and also offers a variety of services through various locations located throughout Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Northwest Territories, and Yukon.

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