Atlas Copco inaugurates new facility in China

Atlas Copco inaugurates new facility in China

Stockholm, Sweden, March 20, 2008: Atlas Copco has today inaugurated a new
compressor manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China. The new plant is a part of
Shanghai Bolaite Compressor Co., Ltd. and will strengthen the company's offer on
the Chinese market.

Based in Jiading District Shanghai, the new production facility will manufacture
piston compressors and oil-injected screw compressors below 450 kW. The new
facility will not only include production capabilities, but also includes a
customer center and a product development facility, employing a total of 265
people.

“We believe our new state-of-the-art facility signals the start of a new phase
for the development of the Bolaite brand and will allow us to better service the
needs of our clients, and enhance our position in the fast growing Chinese
market,” says Ronnie Leten, President of Atlas Copco's business area Compressor
Technique.

The new facility has been built in accordance with Atlas Copco's standard
criteria which include a concept for the basic factory layout and principles for
marketing and after-sales services. Atlas Copco also requires environmental
certification in compliance with ISO14000 and the new factory is therefore,
amongst other things, equipped with an advanced sewage treatment system.

Bolaite was established in 1999 and acquired by Atlas Copco in 2006. Over the
years, Bolaite has built up solid sales and service structure, and has an
extensive distribution network in China. The company is a part of Atlas Copco
Compressor Technique's Industrial Air and Oilfree Division.

Atlas Copco may be required to disclose the information provided herein pursuant
to the Securities Markets Act.

For further information please contact:
Love Liman, Media Relations
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)73 231 8060

The information was submitted for publication at 08:45 on March 20, 2008.
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 135 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates
for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's
global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2007, Atlas Copco had 33 000
employees and revenues of BSEK 63 (BEUR 6.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com