Atlas Copco opens customer center in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Atlas Copco opens customer center in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (DRC)

Stockholm, Sweden, July 1, 2010: Today Atlas Copco has inaugurated a new
fully-owned legal entity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
bringing an extended offer and closer support to existing and new
customers in one of Africa's larger emerging markets.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a country rich in natural
resources with vast array of minerals, providing a growing market for
Atlas Copco's products. The new customer center, Atlas Copco DRC Sprl.,
markets products such as drill rigs and consumables for both underground
and surface mining operations, as well as exploration equipment,
compressors, and construction equipment. It is a wholly owned subsidiary
with the main office in Lubumbashi and a branch office in Kolwezi.

 

“The rapid development of the business and the need for further
geographical coverage of the Democratic Republic of the Congo made us
decide to establish a fully fledged customer center,” says Björn
Rosengren, Business Area President, Atlas Copco Construction and Mining
Technique. “We believe in good business opportunities on the Congolese
market and our new company will provide a strong base for future
growth.”

 

Atlas Copco has previously managed the Congolese market from Atlas Copco
Zambia Ltd. The new customer center will initially employ about 80
people, primarily in sales and service, in the Katanga Province with the
intention to also set up an additional branch office in Kinshasa.

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 Manager

+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)73 318 8060