Mats Rahmström comments on Atlas Copco’s Q2 2017
Stockholm, Sweden, July 17, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, today reported strong demand and record revenues and operating profit. In the near term, the overall demand for the Group is expected to remain at current high level.Orders received in the second quarter grew to MSEK 30 797 (25 207), an organic increase of 11%. Revenues were MSEK 29 030 (24 565), and the adjusted operating profit margin was 21.5% (19.6). Growth was especially strong in Asia where all the business areas grew significantly. Among segments, the semiconductor industry