Atlas Copco inaugurates new factory in China

Atlas Copco inaugurates new factory in China

Stockholm, Sweden, June 3, 2008: Atlas Copco enforces its position in China by
opening a new manufacturing plant in Wuxi. The new plant replaces an old factory
and provides improved working environment as well as increased capacity
opportunities.

Based in, Wuxi, the new production facility will manufacture diamond bits,
primarily for the regional markets, as well as casing shoes and reaming shells
for global markets.

“China is one of Atlas Copco's focus markets. Our new manufacturing facility
will provide us with a strong base for further growth in the Chinese market as
well as a supply support to global markets,” says Björn Rosengren, Business Area
President, Construction and Mining Technique.

The new factory meets all Atlas Copco standards for manufacturing facilities.
ISO 9001 certification has already been achieved and work towards an
environmental certification in compliance with ISO 14001 is in progress. The new
factory is therefore, amongst other things, equipped with an advanced sewage
treatment system.

The unit currently employs 51 people, all with experience from the previous
factory.

The new facility belongs to Atlas Copco (Wuxi) Exploration Equipment Ltd in the
Atlas Copco Geotechnical Drilling and Exploration division.

Atlas Copco may be required to disclose the information provided herein pursuant
to the Securities Markets Act.

For further information, please contact:
Björn Rosengren, Business Area President, Construction and Mining Technique
+46 (0)8 743 8314 or +46 (0)70 417 8502
Love Liman, Media Relations
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)73 231 8060

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 Group's
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 Geotechnical Drilling and Exploration is a division within Atlas
Copco's Construction and Mining Technique business area. It develops,
manufactures, and markets equipment for exploration drilling and ground
engineering. The division is headquartered in Märsta, Sweden, and its production
is organized in specialized competence centers in North America, Europe, Africa,
and Asia.