Atlas Copco acquires ABAC Catalunya, Spain

Atlas Copco acquires ABAC Catalunya, Spain

Stockholm, Sweden, February 17, 2011: Atlas Copco's subsidiary Aire
Comprimido Industrial Iberia, S.L., has agreed to acquire certain assets
of ABAC Catalunya, a long-serving distributor of ABAC compressors in
Northeastern Spain. The acquisition is subject to approval from the
Spanish Antitrust Authority.

Sales mainly consist of ABAC branded piston and screw compressor
equipment and parts. The acquisition offers a good opportunity for Atlas
Copco to grow customer relationships within the framework of its brand
portfolio strategy.

Around eight employees will join the Atlas Copco organization in Spain
from ABAC Catalunya as a result of the deal. The ABAC Catalunya business
will be incorporated into Aire Comprimido Industrial Iberia, S.L.

For further information please contact:
Stephan Kuhn, Business Area President, Compressor Technique
+32 (0)3 870 2938 or +32 (0)474 881 154
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 8060