Ronnie Leten comments on Atlas Copco’s Q3 results
Stockholm, Sweden, October 24, 2012: Atlas Copco today reported a good operating profit and growing revenues and orders received for the third quarter, despite softening demand for equipment in many markets and customer segments.“We are pleased with the profitability we have achieved and with how sales developed considering the mixed market conditions,” said Ronnie Leten, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group. “The Atlas Copco organization stands ready to perform well also in a more difficult situation.” Revenues increased 6% organically year-on-year to MSEK 22 094 (20 739) and the