Atlas Copco opens new factory in Canada

Atlas Copco opens new factory in Canada

Stockholm, Sweden, September 25, 2008: Atlas Copco today inaugurates a new
facility for manufacturing exploration products and rock reinforcement
consumables in North Bay, Canada. The move increases capacity to serve customers
in the mining industry, helping to meet strong demand.

The operations, belonging to Atlas Copco's Geotechnical Drilling and Exploration
division, have been moved from the previous location in North Bay to the newly
built factory. A production line was added for Swellex rock bolts, a unique
technology for rock reinforcement and ground engineering. 

“This is a significant investment that will lead to better service for our
customers in North America, as all the plants of the division have been running
at full capacity,” says Björn Rosengren, Business Area President, Atlas Copco
Construction and Mining Technique. 

The new production plant, which employs about 130 people, houses state of the
art automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring consistency and reliability of
the products. It was designed for reduced environmental impact in accordance
with ISO 14001 standards.


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
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 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.