Editorial

Atlas Copco has launched the latest edition of its comprehensive Compressed Air Manual. The manual contains 136 pages of essential reading for businesses that need the latest information about compressed air technology. As both a textbook for newcomers and a reference book for more experienced users, the 7th edition of the manual addresses the theoretical and practical issues faced by anyone working with compressed air on a day-to-day basis and provides products and systems facts, data, advice and tips for optimum performance.

Under the „Xtended Life Program“ label Atlas Copco are offering second-hand hydraulic breakers in the 750 to 10,000 kg weight class. The units are properly restored in the hydraulic breaker shop in Essen, Germany. As such their technical condition can be compared to that of new breakers. Customers receive a product with a virtually normal lifespan, the original documentation and a works guarantee.

Stockholm, Sweden, July 16, 2010: Atlas Copco today reported second quarter results with very strong order growth in all business areas and record-high operating profit margin.

Enzo Plant Hire (E.P.H.) from Gauteng Province, South Africa, took delivery of its 12th Atlas Copco MB 1700 hydraulic breaker.

At present the grounds of the city hospital in Stuttgart are turned into the biggest hospital construction site in Germany. Right next to the Katharinenhospital the new gynaecological and paediatric clinic is under construction.

Atlas Copco has launched three new heavy duty versions of its well proven COP 1800 series hydraulic rock drills. The newcomers – COP 1638HD, COP 1838HD and COP 2238HD – are intended for face drilling in underground mining and tunnelling projects involving tough conditions.

TÜV certificate emphasizes outstanding performance data of ZS screw blower