Fredrik Möller to leave Atlas Copco

Fredrik Möller to leave Atlas Copco

Stockholm, Sweden, March 14, 2008: Fredrik Möller, President of the business
area Industrial Technique, has decided to leave the Atlas Copco Group for a
position as President and CEO of the Swedish Dometic Group as of June 1, 2008.

“We would like to thank Fredrik for his dedicated work and contributions during
his years with the Group and wish him all the best in the next step of his
career,” says Gunnar Brock, President and CEO of Atlas Copco.



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Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions.
The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment,
generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly
systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers
and business partners, and with 135 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates
for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the global reach
spans more than 160 markets. In 2007, Atlas Copco had 33 000 employees and
revenues of BSEK 63 (BEUR 6.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

Atlas Copco's Industrial Technique business area develops, manufactures and
markets industrial power tools, assembly systems, aftermarket products, software
and service. It innovates for superior productivity for applications in the
automotive and aerospace industry, general industrial manufacturing and
maintenance, and vehicle service worldwide. Principal product development and
main manufacturing units are in Sweden, Great Britain, France. More information
is available on www.atlascopco.com.