Atlas Copco appoints Mattias Olsson Vice President Investor Relations

Stockholm, Sweden, April 19, 2011: Atlas Copco has appointed Mattias Olsson as Vice President Investor Relations, effective May 1, 2011. He succeeds Ingrid Andvaller, who is taking up a new position as internal auditor within the company.

Mattias Olsson joined Atlas Copco in 1997. He has held various positions in the Group, covering communications, investor relations and business control. He is currently Senior Project Manager Finance and Investor relations in Atlas Copco AB.

For further information please contact:
Hans Ola Meyer, Chief Financial Officer
+46 (0)8 743 8292 or +46 (0)70 588 8292

Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity through innovative products and services. Founded 1873, the company is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2010, Atlas Copco had about 33 000 employees and revenues of BSEK 70 (BEUR 7.3). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.