Company DescriptionAtlas Copco AB, together with its subsidiaries, provides productivity solutions. The company operates through Compressor Technique, Vacuum Technique, Industrial Technique, and Power Technique segments. It offers piston compressors, oil-free tooth and scroll compressors, rotary screw compressors, oil-free blowers, oil-free centrifugal compressors, gas and process compressors, air and gas treatment equipment, and medical air solutions primarily for use in the manufacturing and process industries. The company also provides oil-sealed rotary vane, dry, and liquid ring vacuum pumps; and turbomolecular and cryogenic pumps, as well as abatement and integrated systems for the semiconductor and scientific, chemical process, food packaging, and paper handling industries. In addition, it offers pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric assembly tools, as well as control systems and associated software for safety-critical tightening; self-pierce riveting tools, dispensing equipment for adhesives and sealants, and flow drill fastening equipment; material removal tools, drills, and other pneumatic products; and machine vision solutions for customers in the automotive and general industries. Further, the company provides portable compressors, boosters, generators, lighting towers, pumps, and construction and demolition tools for civil engineering, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, exploration drilling, and demolition industries, as well as specialty rental services. It operates in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Nacka, Sweden.
How the Company Makes MoneyAtlas Copco makes money primarily through the manufacturing and sale of its diverse range of industrial products and services. The company's revenue model is based on four main business areas: Compressor Technique, which provides industrial compressors, gas and process compressors, and air and gas treatment equipment; Vacuum Technique, which offers vacuum solutions for industries such as semiconductor and scientific instrumentation; Industrial Technique, focusing on industrial power tools and assembly systems; and Power Technique, which supplies portable compressors, pumps, and generators. A significant portion of Atlas Copco's earnings also comes from its aftermarket services, including maintenance, repair, and spare parts, which ensure long-term customer relationships and recurring revenue. Additionally, the company engages in strategic partnerships and acquisitions to expand its market presence and technological capabilities, further contributing to its revenue streams.