Atlas Copco Wins the United Kingdom's Most Prestigious Award for Innovation

Atlas Copco Construction and Mining Ltd, the United Kingdom, haswon the award for its innovative range of Cobra jack hammers, whichvirtually isolate the user from harmful vibrations, meeting therequirements of increasingly stringent health and safety legislation.Besides the lowest vibration levels in its class, the Cobra has lowemission levels. The jack hammers are sold primarily to theconstruction industry by Atlas Copco Construction Tools division'sinternational sales network.

"Atlas Copco's first core value is innovation. We are proud toreceive this award, which recognizes our constant drive to providecustomers around the world with innovative solutions to improve theirproductivity," says Bjorn Rosengren, Business Area President, AtlasCopco Construction and Mining Technique.

The Queen's Awards are presented on the British Queen's birthdayeach year to reward outstanding achievement in three categories:International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. TheInnovation category recognizes companies that have demonstratedcommercial success through innovative products or services.

Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivitysolutions. The products and services range from compressed air and gasequipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrialtools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental. Inclose cooperation with customers and business partners, and with morethan 130 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superiorproductivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's globalreach spans more than 150 markets. In 2005, Atlas Copco had 27 000employees and revenues of BSEK 53 (MEUR 5 600).

Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

Atlas Copco Construction Tools is a division within theConstruction and Mining Technique business area. The division is aleading supplier of hydraulic, pneumatic, and gasoline-poweredbreakers and drills, as well as pedestal boom systems. Hydraulic andpneumatic breakers and drills are also marketed under the brand namesChicago Pneumatic and Shenyang. The products are manufactured inSweden, Germany, India, Bulgaria, China and South Africa, and soldthrough a worldwide sales and service organization.

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