Atlas Copco News, Videos, and Information

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....

Fri April 29, 2011

Atlas Copco Goes From Three to Four Business Areas

The Atlas Copco Group has decided to modify its business area structure to strengthen the focus on specific product and customer segments. As of July 1, the group will have four business areas instead of three, including a dedicated business area for construction equipment and related services....

Fri April 15, 2011

James River Holds Training Program for Dynapac, Atlas Copco

James River Equipment held a sales training program April 5 for its sales team. The event, held in the training room of the company’s Charlotte facility, hosted 23 members of James River Equipment’s sales team from the Charlotte, Greensboro and Asheville branches....

Fri March 11, 2011

Atlas Copco Introduces New Contractor Series of KT Compressors

Atlas Copco Compressors has developed a new line of portable piston compressors ideal for light industrial use, applications within the vehicle service market, as well as a wide range of construction applications....

Wed February 23, 2011

Atlas Copco Appoints Two in Tucson

Todd Courtney has been appointed sales manager – mining at Atlas Copco’s Tucson,?Ariz. store. He will be responsible for sales in the Tucson territory as well as being an account manager. Courtney brings eight years of branch management and equipment sales experience to his new position....

Wed February 02, 2011

Atlas Copco Cobra Pro 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....