# ABB wins order from LKAB to modernize mine hoists in Kiruna, Sweden

ABB reported on June 6 that it won an order from LKAB to modernize five mine hoists for its underground iron ore mine in Kiruna, Sweden. Delivery includes mechanical, electrical and control equipment, construction, installation and commissioning.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-06-06
- Where: Kiruna, Sweden
- Status: announced
- Products: mine hoist modernization, mechanical equipment, electrical and control equipment
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (supplier)
- [LKAB](https://endata.com/companies/17249.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [controlglobal.com](https://www.controlglobal.com/industry-news/news/11311314/the-latest-expansions-and-contractions-june-2017), 2017-06-07: "ABB reported June 6 that it's won another order from international minerals group LKAB to modernize five mine hoists for its high-tech, underground iron ore mine in Kiruna, Sweden."

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