Diamond Innovations and Sandvik Hard Materials join forces
The merger of Diamond Innovations and Sandvik Hard Materials intends to broaden materials solutions and increase R&D and application developments
On January 1st, 2014, Diamond Innovations joined forces with Sandvik Hard Materials, by combining the previously independent operated businesses into a new business, Sandvik Hyperion.
Sandvik Hyperion is a provider of cemented tungsten carbide, tungsten carbide powders, diamond, and cubic boron nitride materials used in wide range of material-removal and wear-protection applications.
The company has production capabilities in powder processing, sintering, high-pressure high-temperature synthesis, coating and finishing. Sandvik Hyperion is located in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
For the electronics industry, Sandvik Hyperion offers diamond products used for polishing and lapping semiconductor materials. The firm's portfolio includes diamond powders, slurries and compounds that lower the overall cost of manufacturing as a function of improved production rates.
Johan Israelsson, President of Sandvik Hyperion says, "We aim to be the most reliable and technologically leading hard and super-hard materials company. We engage with customers to apply our materials and application knowledge to develop customised products and solutions for superior performance and reliability."
He finishes, "The Sandvik Hyperion team values safety, entrepreneurialism, strong work ethic, superior products and commitment to exceeding the customers' expectations."
