Atlas Copco invites to press conference at 11.00 (CET)

Atlas Copco invites to press conference at 11.00 (CET)

Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2009: Atlas Copco will today hold a press
conference in Stockholm, regarding the appointment of the next President and CEO
of the Atlas Copco Group.

Sune Carlsson, Chair of the Board of Directors of Atlas Copco AB, Gunnar Brock,
President and CEO, and Ronnie Leten, new President and CEO from June 1, 2009,
will participate in the conference, beginning at 11.00 CET.

The conference will begin with a short presentation followed by a questions and
answers session. People participating on the phone will only be able to listen
to the conference. 

No interviews will be given prior to the conference.

Participation
The press conference takes place in Stockholm at: 
Citykonferensen, Malmskillnadsgatan 46.

For participation in Stockholm:
Please register your participation with Daniel Frykholm +46-8-743 8060 or
daniel.frykholm@se.atlascopco.com

To listen to the conference call:
Dial-in on +44 (0)20 7138 0824
Code: 8193478		

To ensure that the conference call begins in a timely manner, please dial in
5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

For further information please contact:
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.