Mats Rahmström comments on Atlas Copco’s Q3 2017
Stockholm, Sweden, October 18, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, today reported strong order growth and record profit. In the near term, the overall demand for the Group is expected to remain at current high level.Orders received in the third quarter grew to MSEK 30 552 (26 038), an organic increase of 17%. Revenues were MSEK 28 499 (25 843), and the adjusted operating profit margin was 21.7% (20.3). The operating profit of MSEK 6 268 (5 074) was Atlas Copco’s highest ever. All five business areas reported increased orders. The strongest order