Sandvik Coromant breaks Guinness World Record at IMTS

(Photo: Sandvik)

On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Sandvik Coromant broke the Guiness World Record. The company announced earlier this year that they were planning something big for IMTS: breaking the Guinness World record for the "World's Largest Coin Mosaic."

Sandvik began constructing the mosaic on September 8 in the South Parking Lot A-2 of Soldier Field in Chicago. Attendees of IMTS along with the general public were able to view the installation starting on Tuesday. The weather may have been drizzly, but anticipation and excitement filled the air with the official unveil on Wednesday morning.

In conjunction with other major companies, Sandvik promoted their project and attempted to create a stunning mosaic of coins. The mosaic incorporated more than $65,000, which is the amount of money that manufacturing contributed to the U.S. economy each second. The mosiac measured more than 850 square feet and had more than 214,000 dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.

"While achieving this Guinness World Record is an enormous accomplishment for the industry itself, it is truly gratifying to know that the sum of the coins used, as well as additional donations from event sponsors, will benefit the growth of our industry and the future generations that strive to keep it alive," says Klas Forsstrom, President, Sandvik Coromant. "The overall goal in creating this mosaic was to raise awareness about the vital role manufacturing plays in the U.S. economy and the advantageous career opportunities it presents our children for the future."

The coins that were used to create the mosaic were donated to The Manufacturing Institute (the Institute). Overall, Sandvik Coromant donated more than $83,000. This non-profit organization is committed to delivering leading-edge information and services to the nation’s manufacturers. This donation will help students take advantage of STEM-education and help fund its summer camps, as well as other initiatives including “Dream It. Do It.” and “STEP Ahead,” a women-in-manufacturing initiative.

The mosaic's design illustrates a manufacturing worker holding a gear surrounding a globe, highlighting North America. A set of rising bar graphs further depicts the growth manufacturing has brought to the U.S. economy, while the words "Manufacturing Our Future" headlines the entire image.

For more information, visit www.sandvikcoromant.com.