Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco's Technical Award Goes to Developer of Innovative Fastening Tools

The John Munck Award honors excellence in innovative technicalthinking that results in products with proven commercial success.

Karl Brodin's work focused on a new range of Tensor fasteningtools, which are mainly used in the motor vehicle industry, but alsohave many applications in the general and aerospace industries. Thetools give the user increased productivity due to higher speeds,improved ergonomics due to lower weight, as well as improvements indurability, quality assurance process, and reliability. These customerbenefits have led to a commercial success with higher sales volume andimproved profitability.

Fredrik Moller, President of Atlas Copco's Industrial Techniquebusiness area, says, "Karl Brodin has been the driving force in theproject since the start, and with enthusiasm and hard work was able toovercome a number of technical problems and skillfully lead his teamto success."

John Munck was one of Atlas Copco's most successful engineers. Heworked for the Group between 1930 and 1970 as Atlas Copco's TechnicalDirector and in other positions. The John Munck Award is presentedeach year to a product developer or designer, or a team, foroutstanding contributions to the overall quality of an Atlas Copcoproduct. The award will be presented at the Group's annual generalmeeting in Stockholm, Sweden on April 27, 2006.

Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivitysolutions. The products and services range from compressed air and gasequipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrialtools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental. Inclose cooperation with customers and business partners, and with morethan 130 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superiorproductivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's globalreach spans more than 150 markets. In 2005, Atlas Copco had 27 000employees and revenues of BSEK 53, MEUR 5 600. Learn more onwww.atlascopco.com.

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