atlas copco history
TRANSCRIPT
COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTIVITY
140 years of achievements
March 7, 2014
ATLAS FOUNDED IN 1873
Atlas offers equipment for building and running railways
Own machinery is modernized and a compressor purchased
First tool is developed
EduardFränckel
André OscarWallenberg
David OttoFranke
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MEETING THE CUSTOMER’S NEEDS
Merges withDiesels Motorer and becomesAtlas Diesel
Rangeof pneumatic
tools and compressors
grows
Establishes sales operation
in Russia
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THE SWEDISH METHOD
The one-man machine, a light
rock drill, is introduced
The technology supports
international expansion
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From a technology-based to a market-oriented production company
Customer needs become the starting point for product development and sales strategies
CUSTOMER ORIENTATION
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Arpic Engineering is
acquired
Atlas Copco new name in
1956
SPECIALIZED COMPANY GOES INTERNATIONAL
Diesel engine production terminated
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FROM ATLAS TO ATLAS COPCO
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WIDENING TRADE HORIZONS
1968 – The Group was divided into three production companies
Compressors rapidly developed
Mechanization introduced in mining and construction
Focus on ergonomic features for tools
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INNOVATIVE COMPRESSOR TECHNOLOGY
Oil-injected screw
compressor introduced in
1958
Oil-free compressor introduced in
1967 broadens the market
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Acquisitions in many countries
World leader in rock drillingand compressors
Expansion of the tool business; CP acquired in 1987
GROWTH THROUGH ACQUISITIONS
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Water for All founded in
1984
Providing people in need
with clean drinking water
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FIRST IN MIND—FIRST IN CHOICE ®
Sales companies become customer centers
Development according to modular concept
Vision and values established
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SUSTAINABLE PROFITABLE DEVELOPMENT
Higher requirement on resource efficiency
Business Code of Practice
Increased focus on diversity and competence development
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ELEVEN CEOS IN 140 YEARS
EduardFränckel
1873
Oscar Lamm
1887
Tom Wachtmeister
1975
Gunnar Jacobsson
1909
Michael Treschow
1991
Walter Wehtje
1940
Giulio Mazzalupi
1997
Kurt-Allan Belfrage
1957
Gunnar Brock
2002
Erik Johnsson
1970
Ronnie Leten
2009
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SERVICING CUSTOMERS ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
IndustrialTechnique
Mining and RockExcavation Technique
CompressorTechnique
ConstructionTechnique
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MILESTONES
First pneumatictool produced
1893
First rock drillproduced
1905
Customers in 182 countries
2014
CP becomesa Group brand
2008Three business areas formed
1968
Swedish method leadsto rapid international
expansion
1946
1873AB Atlas, manufacturer of locomotives, is founded
1904First air compressorproduced
1917Focus on
diesel engines 2011
Four business areas with dedicated
service divisions
2002Business Code
of Practice
1956Atlas Copco name focuses on compressed air
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COMMITTED TOSUSTAINABLE PRODUCTIVITY.