Atlas Copco wins rock reinforcement order from LKAB in Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden, November 3, 2008: Atlas Copco has won an order to supply the mining company LKAB with equipment for rock reinforcement, to increase safety at its mines in Kiruna and Malmberget, Sweden. The value of the order, which includes an extensive service agreement, is about MSEK 140.The order was received in the fourth quarter. The full service agreement runs for three years and will guarantee availability for all units.LKAB will use the equipment to implement an action plan for strengthening safety in the mines, which will be reinforced with 400 000 complementary bolts and 300