Atlas Copco invites to press conference today at 4pm


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) --



 What    We kindly invite you to participate in our press
         conference.

 Why     Atlas Copco has signed a contract to acquire Ingersoll-
         Rand Drilling Solutions.

 Who     This invitation is primarily aimed at media. Analysts
         and investors, interested in the construction, mining
         and industrial sectors are also welcome to attend.

 When    Date: Today, February 19

         Time: 4 pm CET

 Where   Naringslivets Hus, Storgatan 19, Stockholm

Present from Atlas Copco AB will be: Bjorn Rosengren, Business Area Executive, Atlas Copco Construction and Mining Technique Cathrine Gustafsdahl, Communications Manager Hans Ola Meyer, CFO Mattias Olsson, Investor Relations Manager

Participation at the conference

Please confirm your participation by phone or e-mail to Katarina Dahn, +46 (0)8 743 8222 or +46 (0)70 349 8222, katarina.dahn@se.atlascopco.com

Participation on telephone

Alternatively, you can listen to the press conference by telephone. Call +46 (0)8 598 02 173. Please call 5 minutes before it starts at 4 PM CET. The presentation will be available on www.atlascopco- group.com, Investor Relations section.

Note: no interviews or comments will be given prior to the press conference.

We look forward to your participation.

Annika Berglund

Senior Vice President, Group Communications Atlas Copco AB

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