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Thu August 25, 2011

Atlas Copco Cobra Pro Is Gas-Powered Drill/Breaker

The Atlas Copco Cobra Pro drill/breaker is designed to be an efficient, gas-powered tool that digs fencepost holes, cuts asphalt, drives tent stakes and even tamps ground. Cobra Pro is designed for medium to heavy demolition of material such as concrete and asphalt....

Fri August 12, 2011

Atlas Copco Buys Spanish Manufacturer

Atlas Copco SAE has acquired Grupo Electrógenos GESAN S.A. of Spain, a manufacturer of diesel and petrol generators sold through a global distributor network. The deal strengthens Atlas Copco’s product portfolio, especially for customers in emerging markets....

Wed July 27, 2011

Atlas Copco Introduces SBU Solid-Body Hydraulic Breaker

The Atlas Copco SBU 220 hydraulic breaker features a one-piece housing construction — the solid-body concept, which integrates the percussion mechanism and guide system into one single block of steel....

Wed July 13, 2011

Loomis Named New Business Line Manager of Atlas Copco

Kevin Loomis has been appointed to the position of business line manager of the Atlas Copco Construction Tools Division of Atlas Copco Construction Equipment. As business line manager, Loomis is responsible for rig-mounted attachments and handheld percussion and compaction tools....

Fri July 08, 2011

LaZella Named Branch Administrator of New Atlas Copco Store in Miami

Michael LaZella has been appointed to the position of branch administrator of the new Atlas Copco store in Miami effective June 20. In his new role LaZella will report directly to Andrew Andre, region manager, Southeast USA....

Fri June 24, 2011

Atlas Copco Welcomes James River Equipment as Dealer

Atlas Copco welcomed its newest drilling equipment distributor, James River Equipment. The company, well-known as a heavy equipment supplier, will represent Atlas Copco in the Carolinas for blasthole rigs, other surface drilling rigs and equipment and Secoroc rock drilling tools....

Wed June 15, 2011

Atlas Copco’s XAS 750 JD7 Tier 4a Compressor Meets New Emission Standards

Atlas Copco’s XAS 750 JD7 Tier 4a rotary screw, portable compressor generates 750 CFM of air at 100 psi. Powered by a 200 hp (149 kW) John Deere six-cylinder diesel engine, the XAS 750 JD7 is Tier 4a compliant and designed for heavy-duty construction environments....

Thu June 02, 2011

Atlas Copco Launches QAC 1250

Atlas Copco added the new QAC1250, its first 1mW generating unit, to the current QAC range in response to interest from the rental and power generation markets. “This new model is the realization of the long held dream of our loyal QAC users....

Wed May 25, 2011

Atlas Copco Introduces XATS 1050 CD7 Compressor

The engine in the Atlas Copco XATS 1050 CD7 complies with the new emission standards that went into effect in the United States, Canada, Japan and Europe in January 2011. The new standards are part of the U.S....

Fri May 20, 2011

Lauren Berry Named Service Coordinator of Atlas Copco

Lauren Berry has been appointed to the position of service coordinator for Atlas Copco CMT USA LLC in Baltimore, effective June 1, 2011. In her new role, Berry will report directly to Ed Hullet Sr., branch manager, Baltimore....