Atlas Copco's John Munck Award recognizes control system for mining and construction equipment

Atlas Copco's John Munck Award recognizes control system for mining and
construction equipment

Stockholm, Sweden, April 16, 2008: Atlas Copco's John Munck Award for
achievement within the technical area goes to a design team at Atlas Copco's
Rocktec division. The team is being recognized for the development of an
electronic control system and automation platform that increases machine
performance and improves the working environment.

“The system has increased productivity as well as the user friendliness of our
machines, all very positively recognized by our customers. Not only has this
clearly made Atlas Copco a leader of automation and remote control in mining and
construction equipment, but it is also a great commercial success for Atlas
Copco and its customers,” says Gunnar Brock, President and CEO of the Atlas
Copco Group.

The computerized system collects and monitors all relevant data. With the help
of this information, all essential functions of the rig can be controlled. The
system is modularized and can therefore quickly be adapted to different
Construction and Mining Technique products and also to different levels of
automation and remote control.

The control system has been continuously developed for several years. Since the
introduction of the new technology in 1998, nearly 1 000 systems have been
delivered to Atlas Copco's customers around the world. Jörgen Appelgren will
accept the award on behalf of his design team at Atlas Copco's Rocktec division.

John Munck was one of Atlas Copco's most successful engineers. He worked for the
Group between 1930 and 1970 as Atlas Copco's Technical Director among other
positions. The John Munck Award is presented each year to a product developer or
designer, or a team, for outstanding contributions to the overall quality of an
Atlas Copco product. The award will be presented at the Group's Annual General
Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, on April 24, 2008.

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The information was submitted for publication at 09:00 on April 16, 2008.

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.