Wed February 28, 2018
New Dust Collection Systems Help Industry Stay in Compliance With OSHA's Silica Rule
On Sept. 23, 2017, OSHA began enforcing its Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard in the construction industry. As industry professionals work to comply with the rule, many companies have rolled out new and updated products to help keep dust levels down and workers safe, including these:Retrofit Dust Suppression Spray KitThis kit from Atlas Copco is made for handheld tools, and can be attached to the company's handheld breaker, rivet buster or chipping hammer....
Tue February 20, 2018
Atlas Copco Introduces Retrofit Dust Suppression Spray Kit for Handheld Tools
Atlas Copco Power Technique North America has introduced a 36-in. (91 cm) retrofit dust suppression spray kit for handheld tools. The kit can be attached to an Atlas Copco handheld breaker, rivet buster or chipping hammer and helps to comply with requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) final silica rule....
Tue February 20, 2018
Atlas Copco PAS Pumps Make First Appearance
Three high-flow pumps from Atlas Copco Power Technique North America were displayed at The Rental Show. The PAS line includes:PAS 100, a 4-in. (10 cm) pump accommodating flows up to 1,232 gal. per minutePAS 150, a 6-in....
Tue February 20, 2018
Atlas Copco Debuts HiLight V4W Light Tower
Atlas Copco has extended its light tower range with the launch of the HiLight V4W, a new model that has been designed to offer superior performance at high altitudes and in extreme weather conditions. The energy-efficient and durable light tower is robust enough to operate with minimum maintenance and provides a reliable light source that supports safe and productive working conditions in construction and mining environments around the world, according to the manufacturer....
Mon January 29, 2018
Epiroc Brand Makes World of Concrete Debut
Epiroc AB, the subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group that is planned to be listed on the stock exchange in 2018, exhibited at World of Concrete for the first time. Operating under its own brand name and logo, Epiroc is showcasing its hydraulic attachments product range at the international event, which runs Jan....
Thu January 25, 2018
Epiroc Introduces ER 1500 Drum Cutter
Epiroc AB, the subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group that is planned to be listed on the stock exchange in 2018, has introduced the ER 1500 drum cutter excavator attachment. The powerful transverse drum cutter is ideal for tunneling, special foundation work, demolition and soil mixing, and features an integrated dust suppression system to help maximize safety and help to achieve OSHA silica dust regulations....
Tue January 23, 2018
Atlas Copco Debuts New LED Light Towers at World of Concrete 2018
Atlas Copco has launched three new electric plug-and-light LED light towers to the U.S. market at World of Concrete 2018 in Las Vegas. The HiLight P2+, V2+ and V3+ light towers can be powered directly from an auxiliary power source, a portable generator or the grid....
Mon January 15, 2018
Ritchie Bros. Officials Visit Meco Miami
Senior members of the Ritchie Bros. leadership team recently visited Meco Miami ahead of the annual Florida Auctions. Gary Seybold, vice president of OME dealers and special accounts, and Jake Lawson, group senior vice president of USA East, both of Ritchie Bros., visited Meco Miami in the past, but it was the first visit for Ravi Saligram, CEO of Ritchie Bros....
holly.boutot@us.atlascopco.com; troyj@performancemarketing.com - Thu January 11, 2018
Atlas Copco Power Technique North America LLC
Atlas Copco Power Technique North America LLC has appointed Eudes Defoe to the position of Atlas Copco vice president, north region. Defoe is responsible for managing the development and implementation of sales and marketing activities to achieve Atlas Copco's targets and goals....
Tue January 02, 2018
Atlas Copco Renames Construction Equipment North America LLC to Power Technique North America LLC
Atlas Copco has announced Power Technique North America LLC as the new name of Construction Equipment North America LLC, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Power Technique was chosen as the name because U.S. and Canadian customers recognize power as the defining characteristic of the core product categories in the portfolio: air, power (including light) and flow....
