Atlas Copco to acquire U.S. based Quincy Compressor

Atlas Copco to acquire U.S. based Quincy Compressor

Stockholm, Sweden, December 18, 2009: Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Quincy
Compressor from EnPro Industries, Inc. for approximately MUSD 190 (BSEK 1.4).
The acquisition supports Atlas Copco's profitable growth in North America and
China, adding a strong brand and an extensive distributor network. The
acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals.

Quincy Compressor had revenues in 2008 of MUSD 174 (BSEK 1.3), with an operating
profit margin of about 15%, and has approximately 400 employees. It designs and
manufactures reciprocating compressors, rotary screw compressors and vacuum
pumps, primarily under the Quincy brand. Atlas Copco plans to further develop
the Quincy brand independently, in line with the Atlas Copco Group's well
established brand portfolio strategy.

“We look forward to working with Quincy Compressor and its strong distributor
network. The strategic fit is very good and we will be able to better serve
customers in the United States with an even more differentiated product
portfolio,” says Stephan Kuhn, Business Area President, Atlas Copco Compressor
Technique. “For Atlas Copco, this acquisition offers interesting synergies in
both product design and supply chain management, while adding a strong brand for
our continued growth.” 

Quincy was founded in the 1920s and is headquartered in Bay Minette, Alabama. It
has manufacturing facilities in Bay Minette, Quincy, Illinois, and in Kunshan,
China. The products are sold through a network of independent distributors and
agents. More than three quarters of the sales are in the United States.

The acquisition is carried out by Fulcrum Acquisition LLC, a subsidiary of Atlas
Copco North America LLC, and Atlas Copco (China) Investment Company Ltd., buying
Quincy from EnPro's subsidiary Coltec Industries, Inc. The company expects the
transaction to close in the first quarter of 2010. Fulcrum will change its name
to Quincy Compressor LLC once the acquisition is completed. 

EnPro Industries, Inc. is a leader in sealing products, metal polymer and
filament wound bearings, diesel and dual-fuel engines and other engineered
products.

For further information please contact:
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 8060

Mattias Olsson, Investor Relations Manager
+46 (0)8 743 8290 or +46 (0)70 497 8290

Stephan Kuhn, Business Area President, Compressor Technique
+32 (0)3 870 2938 or +32 (0)474 881 154

Atlas Copco discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities
Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act.

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 136 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates
for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's
global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2008, Atlas Copco had 34 000
employees and revenues of BSEK 74 (BEUR 7.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique business area develops, manufactures,
markets, and services oil-free and oil-injected stationary air compressors,
portable air compressors, gas and process compressors, turbo expanders, electric
power generators, air treatment equipment and air management systems. It also
offers specialty rental services. It innovates for superior productivity in
applications such as manufacturing, construction, and the process industry
worldwide. Principal product development and main manufacturing units are in
Antwerp, Belgium. More information is available on www.atlascopco.com.