Editorial

Stockholm, Sweden, September 15, 2011: Atlas Copco has strengthened its position in a ranking of global industrial equipment manufacturers, measuring the quality of the companies’ patent portfolios. Atlas Copco is number 13 on the list, which was published on the Wall Street Journal’s web site this week, up from number 23 a year ago.

Stockholm, Sweden, September 8, 2011: Atlas Copco has been selected to be a new member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, which list the world’s leading sustainability-driven companies.

Stockholm, Sweden, August 22, 2011: Atlas Copco Beteiligungs GmbH, Germany, has signed an agreement to acquire the German adhesive equipment manufacturer SCA Schucker. The acquisition offers Atlas Copco an opportunity to expand in a fast-growing market segment, with state-of-the art technology.

Garland, TX – Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions presents a new cab for the Pit Viper 270 series, configured as a Pit Viper 271 or Pit Viper 275, to go along with the latest Rig Control System (RCS) automation technology that comes as an optional feature on the blasthole drill rig.

Stockholm, Sweden, March 22, 2011: Atlas Copco has achieved continued membership in the FTSE4Good index, which brings together world-leading companies in terms of environmental, social and governance practices.

Stand: 4H70
Workshop 2011
The Commercial Vehicle Show ‘11
12th -14th April
NEC, Birmingham
www.cvshow.com

Atlas Copco Surface Drilling Equipment is changing the naming structure of the drill rigs in the ROC-family. The new names will make it easier to distinguish between the various drill rigs, as well as clarify the different characteristics of the products. Implementation has started and by the end of 2012 all products will follow the new naming structure.

Antwerp, Belgium, 24 February, 2011: Atlas Copco announced today that it will launch an array of new solutions at ComVac’s trade show (at the Hannover Messe) which opens 4 April 2011.

Antwerp, Belgium, February 28, 2011: Atlas Copco’s Oil-free Air Division introduces the ZB 5-120 VSD. This innovative 100% oil-free range of centrifugal air blowers with Variable Speed Drive is the manufacturers’ latest addition. At the heart of the new ZB range is a state-of-the-art air foil bearing technology that ensures high energy efficiency.

Pro2Pac 2011
March 13-16
ExCel London
Stand B21
Atlas Copco, a leading manufacturer and provider of innovative nitrogen technology, will be showcasing its NG series of advanced nitrogen generators at this year’s Pro2Pac exhibition. The NG Series of modular units is designed to provide a continuous, reliable and independent source of on-site nitrogen generation at the lowest possible cost for food and drink processing and packaging applications.