Atlas Copco strengthens focus on Chicago Pneumatic brand

Atlas Copco strengthens focus on Chicago Pneumatic brand 

Stockholm, Sweden, February 13, 2009: Atlas Copco's Industrial Technique
business area has decided to merge its Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service and
Industrial divisions. Creating significant customer benefits, the reorganization
follows other measures within the Group to leverage the strength of the Chicago
Pneumatic brand on a global scale.

The manufacturing, logistics and purchasing resources of both divisions will be
combined within the Tooltec division. The commercial resources will be combined
within the new organization, dedicated to the success of Chicago Pneumatic in
all its markets. The organizational change, in effect as of March 1, 2009,
offers significant synergies, particularly in the areas of product development
and administration.

“The creation of one focused organization will result in a stronger Chicago
Pneumatic, serving customers in the vehicle service, light industrial and MRO
(maintenance, repair and overhaul) market segments more efficiently,” says Mats
Rahmström, Business Area President. “The change will strengthen our sales force
and help us achieve a market leading position in Europe, the Americas and Asia.”

During 2008, Chicago Pneumatic became the second brand within the Group to be
used globally in all business areas, complementing the Atlas Copco brand in
selected market segments to reach a wider group of customers. Chicago Pneumatic
tools for the construction industry were launched, as were compressors building
on the characteristics of the brand; high performance and durability. Sales
offices for Chicago Pneumatic were opened in Russia, Central Europe, Africa and
Asia.

For further information please contact:
Mats Rahmström, Business Area President, Industrial Technique
+46 (0)8 743 9350 or +46 (0)70 899 9350
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 136 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates
for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's
global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2008, Atlas Copco had  34 000
employees and revenues of BSEK 74 (BEUR 7.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

Atlas Copco's Industrial Technique business area develops, manufactures and
markets industrial power tools, assembly systems, aftermarket products, software
and service. It innovates for superior productivity for applications in the
automotive and aerospace industry, general industrial manufacturing and
maintenance, and vehicle service worldwide. Principal product development and
main manufacturing units are in Sweden and France.