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Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers’ success. Our four business areas offer compressed air and vacuum solutions, energy solutions, dewatering and industrial pumps, industrial power tools and assembly and machine vision solutions.

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    We are delighted that Boels Rental continues to show great faith in our products and our local organizations.
    Andrew Walker, President of Atlas Copco’s Construction Technique business area.
    We are pleased with the profitability we have achieved and with how sales developed considering the mixed market conditions. The Atlas Copco organization stands ready to perform well also in a more difficult situation.
    Ronnie Leten
    We look forward to combining NewTech’s product development competence with the strength of the Atlas Copco brand and the global reach of our sales force.
    Bob Fassl, Business Area President, Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique
    With Gazcon we get an extensive range of on-site nitrogen and oxygen generator technology. This is an interesting growth opportunity which broadens our offering to several customer segments.
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    Atlas Copco builds new compressor factory in China

    Stockholm, Sweden, November 9, 2011: Atlas Copco this week begins construction of a new manufacturing facility for compressors in Wuxi, China, to meet the growing demand for compressors from the Chinese and other Asian markets.The investment of approximately MSEK 150 includes the construction of a new compressor assembly factory, a test lab and a center for research and development. The new factory and the upgrade of existing facilities will allow for increased production of portable compressors, industrial and oil-free air compressors as well as compressor elements. “This investment

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    Interim report on Q4 and full-year 2010 summary (unaudited)Record profit and continued order growth · Order intake increased to MSEK 19 374, organic growth of 28%. · Revenues increased 22% to MSEK 19 401 (15 942). · Operating profit increased 64% to MSEK 4 007 (2 450, including restructuring costs of MSEK 80). · Operating margin at 20.7% (15.4). · Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 3 920 (2 324). · Profit for the period was MSEK 2 916 (1 700). · Basic earnings per share were SEK 2.39 (1.39). · Operating cash flow at MSEK 2 529 (4 131). · The Board proposes

    Atlas Copco acquires cryogenic pump business

    Stockholm, Sweden, January 24, 2011: Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench LLC, USA, has signed an agreement to acquire the pump business from J.C. Carter LLC, headquartered in California, USA.J.C. Carter is a leading producer of cryogenic submerged motor pumps, which have many applications in the growing natural gas market. The company’s products are primarily used in liquid natural gas regasification and liquefaction plants, and natural gas liquid processing. In 2009 the company had around 70 employees and revenues of approximately MUSD 25 (MSEK 175).“The acquisition will extend Atlas Copco’s

    Atlas Copco is considering relocating manufacturing of light compaction equipment

    Stockholm, Sweden, January 11, 2011: Today Atlas Copco initiated negotiations with unions regarding a plan to relocate production of light compaction equipment from Ljungby, Sweden, to Rousse, Bulgaria, affecting 69 employees in Sweden.“Atlas Copco continuously reviews the manufacturing set-up to assure the Group’s competitiveness. The considered plan is in line with our ambition to constantly improve the operational efficiency and make sure our production is cost competitive,” says Björn Rosengren, Business Area President, Construction and Mining Technique.If the plan is approved the

    Atlas Copco doubles contribution to Water for All

    Atlas Copco will increase its contribution to Water for All in order to enable clean drinking water for more people in need. From 2011, the Atlas Copco Group will give two times the sum of the voluntary employee donations. Up till now, around one million people have received clean drinking water through Water for All.Water for All was founded in Sweden in 1984 by Atlas Copco employees. The organization operates with the motto that clean drinking water is a basic human right and have over the years helped people in countries like Peru, Sudan, Afghanistan and China to get safe drinking water.

    Atlas Copco expands production capacity in Sweden

    Stockholm, Sweden, December 20, 2010: Atlas Copco AB has decided to invest approximately MSEK 450 (MEUR 50) to expand production capacity of rock drilling tools in Fagersta, Sweden, to meet the demand from the mining and construction industries.The investment in modern machine technology will increase the capacity and create around 70 job opportunities locally over the coming two to three years.“This substantial investment in new capacity will enable us to meet the increasing demand from the mining and construction industries,” says Björn Rosengren, Business Area President Atlas Copco

    Atlas Copco opens a customer center in Mali

    Stockholm, Sweden, December 2, 2010: Today, Atlas Copco inaugurates a fully owned customer center in Mali to support the growing mining business in West Africa and to demonstrate the Group’s commitment to customers in the area.The new customer center will primarily focus on sales of surface and underground mining equipment, drilling consumables as well as related parts and services. The customer center will initially employ 14 people. It will serve both Mali and other French speaking countries in the region such as Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Ivory Coast.“The new customer center

    Atlas Copco’s Capital Markets Day 2010

    Stockholm, Sweden, December 1, 2010: Atlas Copco today holds its annual capital markets day. This year’s event will have a special focus on presence in growth markets, the service business and people management.“We have seen a strong market development throughout the year. The good profits have been supported by our agile and resilient business model, based on a variable cost structure and a stable aftermarket business,” says Ronnie Leten, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group. “We continue to prioritize our presence in growth markets, particularly China and India.”The capital

    Atlas Copco inaugurates new production facility in China

    Stockholm, Sweden, November 13, 2010: Today Atlas Copco inaugurates a new production facility in China. The new facility will provide assembly and packaging for the Group’s entire range of gas and process turbocompressors and turboexpanders, as well as engineering and aftermarket services.The new factory - Atlas Copco’s first factory in Eastern Asia for this product range - is equipped with the most advanced technology available for turbocompressor production. The new facility will comply with the highest industry standards, (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) as well as local standards.

    Ronnie Leten comments on Atlas Copco’s Q3 results

    Stockholm, Sweden, October 22, 2010: Atlas Copco today reported third quarter results with record profits and a strong organic order growth. Asia, Australia and South America all reported record order intake.Organic orders received increased 35% to MSEK 19 316 (14 309) and revenues increased 18% organically to MSEK 17 743. Sequentially, sales of mining and industrial equipment improved while the order intake for construction equipment weakened somewhat. Operating profit increased to a new record of MSEK 3 782 (2 402), corresponding to an operating margin of 21.3% including restructuring

    Atlas Copco interim report at September 30, 2010

    Record profit and strong order growth· Order intake increased 35% to MSEK 19 316. · Revenues increased 18% to MSEK 17 743 (15 088). · Operating profit increased 57% to MSEK 3 782 (2 402), including restructuring costs of MSEK 100. · Operating margin was record high at 21.3% (15.9). · Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 3 675 (2 210). · Profit for the period was MSEK 2 650 (1 730). · Basic and diluted earnings per share were SEK 2.17 (1.42). · Operating cash flow at MSEK 2 479 (4 275). Near-term demand outlookThe overall demand for the Group’s products and services

    Atlas Copco receives orders for drilling rigs in India

    Stockholm, Sweden, October 21, 2010: Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. Construction & Mining Technique has received orders for underground drilling rigs from Leighton Contractors India Pvt. Ltd. and Navayuga Engineering Company Limited, valued MEUR 11 (MSEK 100)The equipment will be used to construct road tunnels for the Srinagar-Jammu highway project in Jammu and Kashmir, India.“We are proud to win these prestigious orders for the new road tunnel project. They show that Indian customers have a high level of confidence in Atlas Copco’s products and trust in our service team,” says Björn Rosengren,

    Atlas Copco AB’s Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2011

    Stockholm, Sweden, October 19, 2010: The following representatives of Atlas Copco AB’s four largest shareholders, together with the Chairman of the Board, Sune Carlsson, will form the nomination committee for the Annual General Meeting 2011.Representatives:Petra Hedengran, Investor AB (chair)Ramsay Brufer, Alecta Pensionsförsäkring, mutualKG Lindvall, Swedbank Robur FonderHåkan Sandberg, Handelsbanken FonderThe Annual General Meeting of Atlas Copco AB will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, on Wednesday April 20, 2011.Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the nomination

    Atlas Copco increases the presence in the Middle East

    Stockholm, Sweden, October 19, 2010: Today, Atlas Copco inaugurates an expanded customer center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The expanded customer center, Atlas Copco Services Middle East OMC, will gather the Group’s products and services under one roof and provide a new competence center for sales and service across the United Arab Emirates.“With this new customer center in Dubai we create a single point of contact for our customers. It also illustrates our long-term commitment to this region,” says Stephan Kuhn, Business Area President Atlas Copco Compressor Technique.The customer

    Atlas Copco’s Q3 report and conference call on October 22

    Stockholm, October 11, 2010: Atlas Copco will publish its Q3 results on Friday, October 22 at approximately 12:00 PM CEST.  A combined conference call and presentation for investors, analysts and media will be held at 2:00 PM CEST.The presentation will be held at Operaterassen, Stockholm, Sweden.Participating from Atlas Copco will be Ronnie Leten, President and CEO, and Hans Ola Meyer, CFO. The meeting will begin with a short presentation of the report followed by a question and answer session.The presentation will be broadcasted live on the Internet. Please see our website www.

    Atlas Copco has received order for the Russian pipeline industry

    Stockholm, Sweden, October 7, 2010: ZAO Atlas Copco, Russia, has received an order to supply ninety units for the construction of the Sakhalin-Khabarovsk-Vladivostok gas transmission system. The order value is approximately MEUR 20 (MSEK 190).The equipment – portable compressors, dryers, boosters, lighting towers and a generator – will be used during the construction of a 1 600 kilometers long gas pipeline system from north of Sakhalin island to Vladivostok. The packages will deliver a total capacity of up to 1 230 m³/min compressed air. The order was booked in the third quarter 2010 and

    Atlas Copco’s Capital Markets Day, December 1, 2010

    Stockholm, October 1, 2010: Atlas Copco invites investors, analysts and media to its annual Capital Markets Day on December 1, 2010 at Filmstaden Sickla, Marcusplatsen 19, in Nacka, Stockholm.The purpose of the Capital Markets Day is to give an update on the strategy and development of the Atlas Copco Group.The registration opens at 9.00 AM and the program will end at approximately 4.30 PM. Participating from Atlas Copco will be Ronnie Leten, President and CEO, Hans Ola Meyer, CFO, Business Area Presidents and other members of Group Management.To attend the event, please register no

    Atlas Copco acquires gas treatment company

    Stockholm, Sweden, October 1, 2010: Atlas Copco Nederland B.V. has today acquired Cirmac International B.V., a company specialized in biogas upgrading systems for the renewable energy industry and in gas treatment systems for the oil, gas and chemical industries.Cirmac designs, markets and services systems that upgrade biogas to natural gas. The upgraded biogas, also known as green gas or biomethane, is a highly sustainable form of renewable energy and can be supplied to the natural-gas grid or used as transport fuel. The company also designs, markets and services gas purification and

    Atlas Copco opens a customer center in Panama

    Stockholm, Sweden, September 30, 2010: Today, Atlas Copco inaugurates a customer center in Panama, to give closer support and an extended offer to the growing customer base in Central America and the Caribbean.Stockholm, Sweden, September 30, 2010: Today, Atlas Copco inaugurates a customer center in Panama, to give closer support and an extended offer to the growing customer base in Central America and the Caribbean. The new customer center, Atlas Copco Central America S. A., will market products such as drill rigs, consumables and parts for both underground and surface operations. The

    Atlas Copco receives large mining equipment order

    Stockholm, Sweden, September 16, 2010: Atlas Copco Central Asia LLC, Kazakhstan, has received a mining equipment order from Kazakhmys Group, valued MSEK 243 (MUSD 34). The order is one of the largest ever for Atlas Copco’s Construction and Mining Technique business area.The order is for underground equipment; drill rigs, loaders and trucks. The equipment will be used in three different mines in the Zhezkazgan area in Kazakhstan.“We have increased our presence in the mining industry in Kazakhstan - both underground and in surface mining - over the past two years,” says Björn Rosengren,

    Atlas Copco builds new distribution center in China

    Stockholm, Sweden, September 15, 2010: Today marks the start of Atlas Copco’s construction of a new distribution center in China. The facility, located in Nanjing, will strengthen the distribution of parts and consumables in South East Asia.The construction of the 4 000 square meter facility, with the option to extend with a further 4 000 square meters, follows the strategy to strengthen Atlas Copco´s customer support in the South East Asia region. Customers will benefit from improvements in storage and shipping capabilities for spare parts and consumables.“The new distribution center

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