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Atlas Copco develops construction business area

Atlas Copco has established a new business area called Construction Technique.
February 28, 2012 Read time: 1 min
161 Atlas Copco has established a new business area called Construction Technique. This change has been made in a bid to focus on construction customers and products and to improve the links between its construction-related divisions. The new Construction Technique organisation includes the firm's divisions for portable compressors and generators, road construction equipment and construction tools. Under the new structure the businesses have joined forces, and are being supported by a new service division.

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