Atlas Copco News, Videos, and Information

Fri January 20, 2017

Atlas Copco Upgrades Walk-Behind Concrete Power Trowels

Atlas Copco's three new walk-behind power trowels — the BG 245, BG 375 and BG 475 — include upgraded features that enhance versatility and safety on a variety of applications, from fine edge to rough surface concrete finishing....

Fri January 20, 2017

Atlas Copco's Next-Gen Bucket Crusher Attachments Offer Higher Output, Greater Versatility

Atlas Copco Construction Equipment's latest generation of bucket crusher attachments offer higher output and greater reliability than previous models. The new bucket crushers — the BC 2500 and BC 3700 — process about 80 percent more material due to their hydraulic drive system....

Thu January 19, 2017

Atlas Copco Sells Dynapac Line

Fayat has agreed to buy the Road Construction Equipment Division of Atlas Copco, which manufactures rollers for asphalt and soil applications, pavers and planers. These products are known under the Dynapac trade name....

Thu January 05, 2017

Combi Cutters Offer Versatility

Atlas Copco's CC Combi Cutter hydraulic attachments maximize carrier versatility and operator productivity for demolition and recycling applications due to their powerful jaws and excellent handling....

Sun December 11, 2016

ROMCO Equipment Co. … Growing and Expanding

Atlas Copco has inked a deal with Texas distributor, ROMCO Power Systems (RPS) to carry its line of power products, including compressors, generators and light towers. RPS is a division of ROMCO Equipment Co., specializing in engines, pumps and power generation....

Thu December 01, 2016

Atlas Copco FleetLink Intelligent Telematics System Optimizes Fleet Management, Monitoring

Atlas Copco's intelligent telematics system, FleetLink, provides road construction contractors with a convenient and efficient tool to monitor and manage their equipment fleet. The system allows users to optimize fleet usage, reduce maintenance costs and save time and money....

Eric Olson - Thu November 03, 2016

Indiana Contractor Paves With Intelligent Compaction

Walsh & Kelly Inc. first had the task of resurfacing a largely rural, four-lane highway in north-central Indiana. The job itself was fairly routine: paving an 8-mi. (12.9 km) long stretch of state Road 19 in Elkhart County requiring a .5-in....

Fri October 28, 2016

Crowds Gather at Permian Basin International Oil Show

Odessa, Texas, was once again the site for the Permian Basin International Oil Show on Oct. 18 to 20 at the Ector County Convention Center. Held every even-numbered year, the show is a mainstay in the Odessa/Midland, Texas, area....

Wed October 26, 2016

Atlas Copco Releases DM30 II Mid-Range Rotary Blasthole Drilling Rig

The Atlas Copco DM30 II is proving itself just as successful in the United States as it has overseas. Modeled after the DM45 and DML, the DM30 II also is similar to the DM30, which has more than 30 years of safe, efficient, high-production blasthole drilling....

Mon October 24, 2016

H&E Celebrates Opening Newest Location in Savannah

H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) held a grand opening event at its new branch in Savannah, Ga., on Sept. 22. The Savannah branch, located at 49 Artley Road, is the newest of several neighboring locations in Atlanta, Ga., Charleston, S.C., and Jacksonville, Fla., with a total of 77 branches nationwide....