# Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical form joint venture for US ground support manufacturing

Sandvik signed an agreement to form a joint venture with Alpha Metallurgical Resources to establish local manufacturing for ground support products in the US. Sandvik holds 51% and Alpha 49%. A new 100,000-square-foot facility in West Virginia will produce rock bolts and resin capsules.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-05-13
- Where: West Virginia, United States
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 100,000 square feet
- Products: rock bolts, resin capsules
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sandvik](https://endata.com/companies/6190.md) (partner)
- [Alpha Metallurgical Resources](https://endata.com/companies/91942.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [mining.com](https://www.mining.com/web/sandvik-ground-support-inks-deal-to-establish-local-us-manufacturing-joint-venture/), 2026-05-13: "Re-entering the US ground support market with a local manufacturing presence is strategically important."

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