Atlas Copco acquires UK compressor distributor

Atlas Copco acquires UK compressor distributor

Stockholm, Sweden, January 12, 2009: Atlas Copco has acquired Compressor
Engineering Ltd., a privately owned UK distributor and service provider for 
compressed air equipment, with customers throughout the Northamptonshire and
Manchester areas.

The acquired company has 39 employees and annual revenues of about MGBP 3.5
(MSEK 40). It offers complete packages in the supply, installation and
maintenance of compressors and related equipment.

“Compressor Engineering Ltd. is widely recognized as a leading supplier in its
regions, and this move gives Atlas Copco the opportunity to expand our business
with a company of both long-standing and excellent reputation,” says Ronnie
Leten, Business Area President, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique. “Acquisitions
of this kind are an important part of our strategy as they bring us closer to
our customers and strengthen our aftermarket business.”

Compressor Engineering Ltd. will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Copco
Compressors Ltd. and will operate within Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique
business area. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.




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 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 135 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates
for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's
global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2007, Atlas Copco had 33 000
employees and revenues of BSEK 63 (BEUR 6.7). 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.