Change to the Board of Atlas Copco AB

Change to the Board of Atlas Copco AB

Stockholm, Sweden, March 20, 2007: Thomas Leysen, member of the Board of
Directors of Atlas Copco AB, has declined re-election.

The proposal of the nomination committee will be published on March 27, 2007.
The Annual General Meeting of Atlas Copco AB will be held in Stockholm, Sweden,
on Thursday, April 26, 2007.

For further information please contact:
Hans Sandberg, Senior Vice President General Counsel
+46 (0)8 743 90 41 or +46 (0)70 319 9041
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager 
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 8060

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 more than 130 years of experience, Atlas Copco
innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the
Group's global reach spans more than 150 markets. In 2006, Atlas Copco had 25
900 employees and revenues of BSEK 51 (BEUR 5.6). Learn more at
www.atlascopco.com.