Atlas Copco completes J.C. Carter acquisition

Atlas Copco completes J.C. Carter acquisition

Stockholm, Sweden, March 7, 2011: Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench LLC, USA, has
completed the acquisition of the pump business of J.C. Carter LLC,
headquartered in California, USA.

J.C. Carter is a leading producer of cryogenic submerged motor pumps,
which have many applications in the growing natural gas market. The
company's products are primarily used in liquid natural gas
regasification and liquefaction plants, and natural gas liquid
processing. In 2009 the company had around 70 employees and revenues of
approximately MUSD 25 (MSEK 175).

The acquired business will be a part of Atlas Copco's Gas and Process
Division.

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