Compressor Distributor in Ecuador Has Become Part of Atlas Copco Group

Kinder-Janes Engineers Ltd (“Kinder-Janes”), an industrial pump distributor headquartered in St. Albans, UK, has become part of Atlas Copco Group.

Pomac BV (“Pomac”), a Dutch company which develops and manufactures hygienic pumps, has become part of Atlas Copco Group.

A mine in northern Chile has doubled its lithium extraction rate since installing Atlas Copco’s WEDA drainage pumps. Operators at the South American mine wanted to improve their lithium extraction process and turned to Atlas Copco’s distribution partner, TRILE, for expert advice and a reliable solution. In addition to optimising its process, the mine has also reduced its maintenance costs by 60%.

Atlas Copco Group has appointed Koen Lauwers President of the Vacuum Technique business area and member of Group Management, effective January 1, 2025. Koen Lauwers is currently President for the Semiconductor division within the same business area.

Atlas Copco Group announced updated non-financial targets for the years 2025-2027, demonstrating the Group’s continuous commitment to focus on climate, circularity, gender balance, as well as adding a target related to trade compliance and fair competition training. The long term non-financial targets remain unchanged.

WEG announced the signing of agreements to acquire Volt Electric Motors (“Volt”), a Turkish manufacturer of industrial and commercial electric motors, a subsidiary of the Saya Group. The acquisition value is US$ 88 million (Enterprise Value – EV), to be paid after the transaction is completed, subject to common price adjustments for this type of operation.