Atlas Copco acquires Czech compressor service company

Atlas Copco acquires Czech compressor service company

Stockholm, Sweden, September 8, 2009: Atlas Copco s.r.o. has acquired Servis
A.C. s.r.o., a privately owned compressor service provider in North Moravia in
the Czech Republic, to further strengthen the presence and service to customers
in the area. 

The acquisition of Servis A.C. also provides an opportunity for increased sales
of compressed air equipment and aftermarket products in the region, which is an
important center for industrial activity in the Czech Republic with general
industries, mining, steel plants, automotive and chemical industry. 

Servis A.C., which has 10 employees and annual revenues of about MSEK 10, will
be integrated with Atlas Copco's division Compressor Technique Service.

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

Atlas Copco may be required to disclose the information provided herein pursuant
to the Securities Markets 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.

Compressor Technique Service is a division within Atlas Copco's Compressor
Technique business area. It provides a complete range of aftermarket services
with the aim to maximize customers' productivity. The division focuses on spare
parts supply, professional service, air monitoring and connectivity solutions.
The divisional headquarters are located in Antwerp, Belgium.