Editing Sandvik (section)

=== 1980–2000 ===
In 1980, profits began to fall, and over the following years, there were personnel reductions, restructuring efforts and divestments. Still, in 1983, the company recorded its first loss in 62 years. In 1984, the organization was made more decentralized.<ref name="SandvikJourney2012" />

In 1989, Sandvik began investing in [[Eastern Europe]].<ref name="SandvikJourney2012" />

In 1994, production at industrial scale of diamond-coated carbide cutting inserts began. In 1996, a new stainless steel called ''Safurex'' was developed.<ref name="SandvikJourney2012" />

In 1997, Sandvik acquired a majority of the Swedish company ''Kanthal AB'', which specialized in metallic electrical resistance products and high-temperature ceramic materials. Also, in the same year, Sandvik bought all remaining shares in the Finnish company ''Tamrock'', a manufacturer of mining equipment in which it previously had a minority holding.<ref name="SandvikJourney2012" />

In 1999, Sandvik divested its production of saws and other craft tools.<ref name="SandvikJourney2012" />