Atlas Copco has completed Greenfield acquisition

Atlas Copco has completed Greenfield acquisition

Stockholm, Sweden, March 21, 2007: Atlas Copco has completed the acquisition of
the business of GreenField, based in Switzerland. The company is engaged in high
pressure gas applications, mainly compressed natural gas (CNG) for natural gas
vehicles. The turnover of GreenField is approximately MSEK 270 (MEUR 30) and it
has around 200 employees.

GreenField designs, manufactures and markets a range of CNG compressors aimed at
the natural gas vehicles market. The company has a long history in high pressure
gas compression systems, a solid application knowledge and a well-known brand.
GreenField's headquarters are located in Pratteln, near Basel, Switzerland. The
acquisition, which was announced on February 19, includes the business of the
companies in the United States, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela,
Canada, and Australia. 
GreenField will be part of the Oil-free Air division in the Compressor Technique
business area. GreenField will continue to be a stand-alone brand. 


For further information please contact:
Ronnie Leten, Business Area President, Compressor Technique
+32 (0)3 870 2938 or +32 (0)477 222 685
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager 
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 8060


Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions.
The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment,
generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly
systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers
and business partners, and with more than 130 years of experience, Atlas Copco
innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the
Group's global reach spans more than 150 markets. In 2006, Atlas Copco had 25
900 employees and revenues of BSEK 51 (BEUR 5.6). Learn more at
www.atlascopco.com.

Oil-free Air is a division within Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique business
area. It develops, manufactures, and markets oil-free air compressors for all
kind of industries worldwide where the air quality is vital, and oil-injected
compressors for less critical applications. The division focuses on air
optimization systems, aftermarket products and quality air solutions to further
improve customers' productivity. The divisional headquarters and main production
center are located in Antwerp, Belgium.