Atlas Copco Group to Complement Industrial Pumps Portfolio with Acquisition of External Gear Pumps Manufacturer

Hosting an international sporting event may bring much-needed revenue to local communities, but it also brings some big challenges – such as the additional strain on local infrastructure. With tens of thousands of people descending on the region of Schladming in Austria for the Alpine Ski World Cup, the local wastewater treatment plant needed to be fit for purpose.

Norway has a long tradition of catching and processing fish. The country ranks second in the world for exports behind China. To ensure the high quality of their freshly caught products, Norwegians pay particular attention to an unbroken cold chain. One company that contributes to a high level of food safety is Atlantic Styro.

Atlas Copco Group has appointed Philippe Ernens President of the Compressor Technique business area and member of Group Management, effective May 1st, 2024. Philippe Ernens is currently President for the Oil-free Air division within Compressor Technique.

The Board of Directors of Atlas Copco AB has appointed Vagner Rego as the new President and CEO of Atlas Copco Group, effective May 1st, 2024. He will replace Mats Rahmström who has, as previously communicated, requested to leave his position after successfully leading the Group since 2017.

KRACHT GmbH (Kracht), a manufacturer of high-quality technologies including external gear pumps, fluid measurement, valves, hydraulic drives, and dosing systems has become part of Atlas Copco Group.

Atlas Copco Group has appointed Christina Malmberg Hägerstrand as its new Media Relations Manager.