Atlas Copco News, Videos, and Information

Thu October 18, 2012

Atlas Copco Features Underground Ventilation System

Atlas Copco introduced its underground ventilation system, SwedVent. This introduction follows the acquisition of the SwedVent product line and other underground products from GIA Industri AB in the first quarter of the year....

Thu October 18, 2012

Atlas Copco Secoroc Introduces PrimO Pilot Bit

Atlas Copco Secoroc’s PrimO pilot bit employs enhanced features to increase the bearing and cutting structure life of the current pilot bit design. The PrimO pilot bit features a contoured shirttail to reduce heat on the seal area and carbide inserts on the shirttail to increase the life of the shirttail and seals....

Fri October 12, 2012

Atlas Copco Secoroc Features the Edge Drill Monitor

Atlas Copco’s Edge drill monitor, originally developed for the oil and gas drilling market, was introduced to the mining community. Edge provides a simple graphical display to show the driller what is happening with the hammer and, therefore, the bit at the bottom of the hole....

Fri October 12, 2012

Atlas Copco Announces New Hurricane Booster Module

Atlas Copco has added the Hurricane M-41 booster module to its product line-up. The module’s small footprint of just 54 by 57 by 65 in. (137 by 137 by 165 cm) and its dry weight of just over 4,000 lbs....

Fri October 12, 2012

Atlas Copco Introduces High-Efficiency, Portable Solar Light Towers

To meet customer demand for highly efficient and sustainable portable lighting equipment, Atlas Copco introduced a new generation of light towers. The new QLTS light towers run on solar-powered batteries that are charged during the day and last through the night....

Mon October 08, 2012

Atlas Copco Acquires U.S. Manufacturer of PDC Bits

Atlas Copco Secoroc LLC has agreed to acquire U.S. based NewTech Drilling Products LLC. The acquisition adds a new type of high-quality product to the Swedish industrial group’s offering for oil and gas drilling....

Tue July 03, 2012

Atlas Copco Names Joey Parker Service Operations Manager

Joey Parker has been appointed service operations manager of Atlas Copco Construction Equipment in Commerce City, Colo., effective May 21. In his new role Parker will report directly to Matt Cadnum, vice president, aftermarket....

Mon June 18, 2012

Atlas Copco Adds Bulk Pulverizers to Silent Demolition Line

Atlas Copco has added two models of bulk pulverizers, the BP 2050 and BP 3050, to its range of silent demolition tools. Key design features include a specially angled shape and wide jaw for improved access to material and a speed valve for a more rapid open and close cycle....

Fri June 01, 2012

Atlas Copco Celebrates Grand Opening of Sacramento Store

The Atlas Copco branch in West Sacramento celebrated its grand opening April 13 with an off-site demonstration of several new surface drill rigs in the morning, and a catered reception in the evening. The new facility, located on two acres near the I-80 and I-5 freeways, offers more convenient access for customers and suppliers than the previous store....

Wed May 30, 2012

Atlas Copco QLT M10 Light Tower Features new Improvments

The USA-built QLT Prime Lighting tower from Atlas Copco utilizes a GenSmart permanent magnet generator (PMG,) a new engine, a 30-ft. (9 m) mast and other improvements specifically designed for the North American market....