Atlas Copco awarded for exemplary environmental program

Atlas Copco awarded for exemplary environmental program

Stockholm, Sweden, June 24, 2008: Atlas Copco's division Drilling Solutions,
based in Texas, U.S., has been awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), USA, for its exemplary environmental programs to reduce pollution.

The award, called National Environmental Performance Track, is given to
companies that have strong environmental compliance records and then go beyond
regulatory requirements to create superior environmental management programs.
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions have implemented environmental programs that have
reduced energy and water consumption, increased recycling and also trained
suppliers in ISO 14001 environmental standards.

Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions is a division within Atlas Copco's Construction
and Mining Technique business area. It develops, manufactures, and markets a
wide range of rotary drilling equipment for use in surface mining, exploration,
construction, water well, aggregate, and shallow oil and gas applications
worldwide. The divisional headquarters and main production center are located in
Garland, Texas, USA.

For more information regarding the National Environmental Performance Track
program, try the following website: http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack/

For further information, please contact:
Jo Cronstedt, Vice President Public Affairs and Environment 
+46 (0)8 743 9057 or +46 (0)70 820 90 57
Love Liman, Media Relations
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)73 231 8060

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

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.