Atlas Copco creates its first service division

Atlas Copco creates its first service division

Stockholm, Sweden, October 18, 2007: Atlas Copco Compressor Technique has
decided to merge its customer service and spare parts operations into a
dedicated service division. The step, which is part of the Group's strategy to
strengthen its aftermarket offering, will support the growth and profitability
of the business area.

“By combining our service operations we will strengthen the cost competitiveness
of the business and improve the service we give our customers,” says Ronnie
Leten, President of Atlas Copco Compressor Technique. “This will serve to grow
our aftermarket business and gives an increased focus also within the equipment
divisions.”

The mission of the Compressor Technique Service division is to be the global
leader in customer service, providing all service of compressors needed by Atlas
Copco customers, with an extended range of offers. The gains from creating a
single division include focused purchasing and the coordination of overlapping
functions. The other operational divisions of Atlas Copco Compressor Technique
are Industrial Air, Oil-free Air, Gas and Process, Portable Air and Specialty
Rental.

The Atlas Copco Group has experienced increasing demand from customers to
provide full packages of equipment as well as service, training and spare parts.
Atlas Copco's business areas Construction and Mining Technique and Industrial
Technique also have organizations in place for focusing on the service offering.
The aftermarket, including specialty rental, last year generated about 40% of
the Group's net sales.


For further information please contact:
Ronnie Leten, Business Area President, Compressor Technique
+32 (0)3 870 2938 or +32 (0)477 222 685
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.

Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique business area develops, manufactures,
markets, and services oil-free and oil-injected stationary air compressors,
portable air compressors, gas and process compressors, turbo expanders, electric
power generators, air treatment equipment and air management systems. It also
offers specialty rental services. It innovates for superior productivity in
applications such as manufacturing, construction, and the process industry
worldwide. Principal product development and main manufacturing units are in
Antwerp, Belgium. More information is available on www.atlascopco.com.