Atlas Copco appoints Jo Cronstedt Vice President Public Affairs

Atlas Copco appoints Jo Cronstedt Vice President Public Affairs

Stockholm, Sweden, October 26, 2007: Atlas Copco has appointed Jo Cronstedt as
Vice President Public Affairs for the Group, with a focus on sustainability
development.

“Jo Cronstedt has a broad international experience and is familiar with the
challenges Atlas Copco is facing in its operations,” says Annika Berglund,
Senior Vice President Corporate Communications. “His positive attitude and
enthusiasm for issues related to sustainability and building long-term
relationships will be an asset for the Group going forward.” 

Jo Cronstedt is currently the corporate business controller for Atlas Copco in
India, and will take up his position, based in Stockholm as of February 1, 2008.


A Swedish citizen, Jo Cronstedt began his Atlas Copco career in 1973.  Prior to
his current appointment, Jo Cronstedt served Atlas Copco for almost 30 years
around the world, in countries including Australia, Morocco, Brazil and France.
His responsibilities have included being the General Manager for several Atlas
Copco companies, and Vice President, Business Control, for the Industrial
Technique business area. 

He holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the Stockholm School of
Economics. 











For further information please contact:
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager 
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)708 65 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.