Atlas Copco has Acquired a Canadian Vacuum Distributor and Service Provider

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced that they will join other industry-leading organizations in helping create the world’s first 100% digitally-enabled building and research facility. Named the Smart Campus and Integration Testing Hub (SCITHub) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), the innovative initiative is designed to explore solutions for decarbonizing the built environment and help achieve net-zero emissions.

ESA Service S.r.l, (“ESA Service”), a company designing and manufacturing leak detection and gas recovery systems, will 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.