Atlas Copco's Capital Markets Day

Atlas Copco's Capital Markets Day

Stockholm, Sweden, November 19, 2009: Atlas Copco today holds its annual capital
markets day, with presentations to the financial community and media about the
Group's strategy and ongoing activities. This year's event will have a special
focus on product development in areas such as energy efficiency, and on Atlas
Copco's presence in Asia.

“We have successfully adapted the organization and improved efficiency,
preparing us to concentrate on creating sustainable profitable growth,”  says
Ronnie Leten, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group. “We must have a strong
focus on further developing our market presence, especially in Asia. So far this
year, China has emerged to become our largest market globally.”

To make the most of this development, the management of the Construction and
Mining Technique business area is moving from Stockholm to Shanghai, China. The
president of the Oil-free Air division within Compressor Technique is also
relocating to Shanghai. 

The capital markets day is held around Atlas Copco's premises in Sickla, Sweden.
It includes presentations by all three business areas and displays of equipment
such as a remote controlled drill rig, a breaker simulator, aftermarket products
for compressed air systems and new battery-powered tools. 

“Developing new products and solutions is one of the most important ways of
delivering sustainable productivity for the customer and achieving organic
growth,” Ronnie Leten says. “The drivers for product development, such as
improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions, go hand in hand with our
ambition to increase customers' performance in a way that is positive for
society and the environment.”

Leten also says the most recent market development has been in line with the
near-term outlook provided on October 22: “The overall demand is expected to
stay around the current level. The demand in some emerging markets, including
China and India, is expected to gradually improve.”

For further information please contact:
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 8060
Mattias Olsson, Investor Relations Manager 
+46 (0)8 743 8290 or +46 (0)70 497 8290

Atlas Copco discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities
Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading 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.