Sandvik Materials Technology expands to Tucson

ARIZONA – Sandvik Materials Technology, a world-leading developer and manufacturer of advanced stainless steels and special alloys, announced plans to expand its operations of precision medical wire and wire-based components to Tucson, Arizona.

Sandvik has leased 8,800 square feet of space at 2424 East Aragon Road near the Tucson International Airport. The full expansion over 5 years will add an additional 20 jobs primarily in operations and manufacturing. The facility is scheduled to be operational in Q1 2021.

Sandvik Materials Technology is a business area of Sandvik, a Stockholm-based, high-tech and global engineering Group specializing in materials, metal cutting, mining/rock and additive manufacturing technology.

In the medical business, Sandvik develops, manufactures and refines precision medical wire and wire-based components under the brand name EXERA®.

Located in Palm Coast, Florida, the company began looking at additional manufacturing sites to expand production capacity. The selection of the American South West provided an opportunity to expand to a geographically different climate.

“We needed a west coast location near our customers and a superior technical workforce, which we found at the University of Arizona, Pima Community College and ASU. Tucson really checked all the boxes for us,” said Gary Davies, Head of Business Unit Medical, Sandvik Materials Technology.

“Sandvik Materials Technology’s decision to expand their operations in Tucson is good news for Southern Arizona’s economy,” said Governor Doug Ducey.

 “Arizona has a lot to offer businesses, from a pro-business environment to a talented workforce and exceptional quality of life, and we’re glad to have high-tech companies like Sandvik bringing more jobs and investment to our state.” he said.

“The decision by Sandvik to expand its operations in Southern Arizona really validates that our position as a biotech center is strong and growing,” said Joe Snell, president & CEO of Sun Corridor Inc.

Source: AZ Big Media