Atlas Copco to Acquire German Service and Tightening Specialist

Technisches Buro Bohm GmbH (TBB), based in Bavaria, Germany,specializes in services and consulting for tightening technologies,such as calibration, tightening and process analysis, training andrepairs. It is also a distributor of Atlas Copco BLM products. Themain customer group is the German automotive industry.

"The service business is very important for Atlas Copco IndustrialTechnique. With the acquisition of TBB, we will strengthen ouroffering in the service and consulting area and improve our base forstrong growth," says Fredrik Moller, Business Area President, AtlasCopco Industrial Technique.

TBB will be part of Atlas Copco Tools and Assembly Systems withinthe Industrial Technique business area. It will continue to operateunder its current name.

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).

Atlas Copco's Industrial Technique business area develops,manufactures and markets industrial power tools, assembly systems,aftermarket products, software and service. It innovates for superiorproductivity for applications in the automotive and aerospaceindustry, general industrial manufacturing and maintenance, andvehicle service worldwide. Principal product development and mainmanufacturing units are in Sweden, Great Britain, France. Moreinformation is available on www.atlascopco.com

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