Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco’s Capital Markets Day in Brief
15:54 04.12.06
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Atlas Copco (STO:ATCOA) (STO:ATCOB) holds its Capital Markets Day
in Belgium, with a special focus on Compressor Technique. The objective
is to give a thorough understanding of Atlas Copco’s
strategy, structure, and ongoing activities.
“Today Atlas Copco stands stronger than ever:
We have three focused, very profitable, global industrial businesses,
with excellent growth opportunities” says
Gunnar Brock, President and CEO. “We are well
positioned with sales and service in every high-growth region in the
world. The markets we serve in these regions are gaining importance by
the day as we reach current and new customer groups with new and more
innovative product solutions and a broadening aftermarket offering.”
Compressor Technique is a world-leading provider in compressed air
products and solutions with principal product development and main
manufacturing units in Belgium. Among the highlights presented at the
meeting are
• The Z series of oil-free rotary air
compressors—the first in the world to be TÜV
certified ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0. Risk of any contamination by oil is
effectively eliminated during, for example, food and beverage processing.
• The gas and process business, making large
engineered systems, has been storming up the ladder to a leading
position in applications like air separation, LNG, fuel-gas booster,
petrochemical, and chemical markets.
• The acquisition of BeaconMedaes, active in
medical air systems and medical utility delivery systems for hospitals.
This acquisition enables Atlas Copco to provide medical air solutions to
end customers in the growing healthcare market.
Reconfirming the near-term outlook given on October 24, Brock says: “The
demand for Atlas Copco’s products and
services, from most customer segments, such as mining, construction, and
the manufacturing and process industries, is expected to remain at the
current high level.”
Around 80 analysts, investors, and journalists will attend the Capital
Markets Day in Antwerp, Belgium, together with members of Atlas Copco’s
Group management.
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 2005, Atlas Copco had 27
000 employees and revenues of BSEK 53 (MEUR 5 600).
Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.
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