Atlas Copco Acquires Air Power of Nebraska

“We’re excited for the team at Air Power of Nebraska to join our company,” said John Brookshire, president of Atlas Copco Compressors. “This addition strengthens our presence and capabilities in the Midwest and brings our customers in the region closer to high-quality Atlas Copco products and services.” The acquisition adds approximately a dozen team members to the compressor technique business area. Air Power of Nebraska will continue to operate under the same name and serve manufacturing, food processing, fabrication, health care, chemical plants, ethanol plants, power plants, mechanical contractors and industrial organizations across the region. Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and services focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2015, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 102 (BEUR 11) and more than 43 000 employees. Learn more at www.atlascopcogroup.com. Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area provides industrial compressors, vacuum solutions, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment and air management systems. The business area has a global service network and innovates for sustainable productivity in the manufacturing, oil and gas, and process industries. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Belgium, the United States, China, South Korea, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.