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 AB generates revenue through the sale and rental of its industrial products and the provision of related services. The company's revenue streams are primarily derived from four business areas: Compressor Technique, Vacuum Technique, Industrial Technique, and Power Technique. The Compressor Technique segment offers air compressors, blowers, and air treatment systems. The Vacuum Technique segment provides vacuum pumps and systems used in industries like semiconductors and electronics. The Industrial Technique segment focuses on advanced industrial tools and assembly solutions, while the Power Technique segment includes portable compressors, generators, and lighting towers. Additionally, Atlas Copco benefits from after-sales services, maintenance contracts, and spare parts sales, which contribute significantly to its earnings. Strategic partnerships and acquisitions also play a role in expanding its market reach and enhancing its product offerings.