Cuba dealer for Sandvik

With sanctions against Cuba now lifting, the construction equipment sector is looking to develop business in the country. One of the most recent developments is with Sandvik, which is establishing a Cuban distributorship for its drilling rigs, rock tools and crushing and screening equipment. The firm has appointed Unevol as its first distributor throughout Cuba. Unevol will be supplying a comprehensive range of Sandvik equipment and will also be providing full aftermarket care, spare parts and customer
June 20, 2016 Read time: 2 mins
Cuban company Unevol is now Sandvik distributor for the country, along with its established distributorships for Volvo CE and Volvo Penta
With sanctions against Cuba now lifting, the construction equipment sector is looking to develop business in the country.

One of the most recent developments is with 325 Sandvik, which is establishing a Cuban distributorship for its drilling rigs, rock tools and crushing and screening equipment. The firm has appointed Unevol as its first distributor throughout Cuba. Unevol will be supplying a comprehensive range of Sandvik equipment and will also be providing full aftermarket care, spare parts and customer service.

Sandvik selected Unevol as it is an established name throughout Cuba with offices, workshops and service engineers across the country. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in La Lisa, La Habana, Unevol has been selling and servicing 783 Volvo Penta and 2394 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.
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