Atlas Copco signs global distribution agreement with world leader in ground control consumables Stockholm, Sweden, August 22, 2008: Atlas Copco has signed a global co-operation agreement in the field of ground control and geotechnics for the mining, tunnelling and civil engineering markets with Minova International, the ground control division of the Orica group. As a result of this agreement, Minova customers will have access to the Atlas Copco rockbolting products and Atlas Copco customers will benefit from the extensive Minova range of rockbolts, resins, grouts and related equipment. Atlas Copco's mining and civil engineering customers will now benefit from having access to the world's most comprehensive range of ground control products. “This agreement will be highly beneficial to our customers and I am sure that the combined offer of geotechnical products will allow customers an unmatched product range from a single source” says Björn Rosengren, Business Area President, Atlas Copco Construction and Mining Technique. For more information about Orica and Minova, please visit: www.orica.com. For further information please contact: Björn Rosengren, Business Area President, Construction and Mining Technique +46 (0)8 743 8314 or +46 (0)70 417 8502 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 Atlas Copco Geotechnical Drilling and Exploration is a division within Atlas Copco's Construction and Mining Technique business area. It develops, manufactures, and markets equipment for exploration drilling and ground engineering. The division is headquartered in Märsta, Sweden, and its production is organized in specialized competence centers in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Atlas Copco signs global distribution agreement with world leader in ground control consumables
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