Atlas Copco wins rock reinforcement order from LKAB in Sweden

Atlas Copco wins rock reinforcement order from LKAB in Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden, November 3, 2008: Atlas Copco has won an order to supply the
mining company LKAB with equipment for rock reinforcement, to increase safety at
its mines in Kiruna and Malmberget, Sweden. The value of the order, which
includes an extensive service agreement, is about MSEK 140.

The order was received in the fourth quarter. The full service agreement runs
for three years and will guarantee availability for all units.

LKAB will use the equipment to implement an action plan for strengthening safety
in the mines, which will be reinforced with 400 000 complementary bolts and 300
000 square meters of wire mesh.

“We have a very close cooperation with LKAB regarding safety and are pleased to
be able to contribute in achieving maximum safety for our colleagues who work in
the mines,” says Björn Rosengren, Business Area President, Atlas Copco
Construction and Mining Technique. “The functionality of our equipment, time of
delivery and local service capabilities were strong arguments in winning this
order.”

The contract includes 10 Boltec LC rock-bolting rigs, one Boomer E2 C rig for
bolt-hole drilling and one Cabletec LC for cable bolting. The equipment will be
delivered during the first half of 2009.

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 Underground Rock Excavation is a division within Atlas Copco's
Construction and Mining Technique business area. It develops, manufactures, and
markets a wide range of tunneling and mining equipment for various underground
applications worldwide. The division focuses strongly on innovative product
design and aftermarket support systems, which give added customer value. The
divisional headquarters and main production center is in Örebro, Sweden.