Atlas Copco AB: Strategic Acquisitions and Prestigious Award

On July 9, 2025, Atlas Copco AB, a leading industrial company based in Nacka, Sweden, announced a series of strategic acquisitions and received a prestigious award, marking significant developments for the company. Specializing in productivity solutions globally, Atlas Copco operates in the machinery sector and is listed on the Swedish Stock Exchange.

Acquisitions in Spain and China

In a swift move, Atlas Copco Group acquired two companies with just a five-minute interval between announcements, just before the market opened. The first acquisition was of Talleres Haizea, a Spanish service provider of high-pressure piston compressors. Located in San Sebastian, Spain, Haizea employs 16 people and focuses on service and spare parts for high-pressure piston compressors. The company has operations in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, with an annual turnover of approximately 4.5 million euros.

Simultaneously, Atlas Copco Group announced the acquisition of New Star Technology (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., a specialized Chinese abatement company. Founded in 2015 and based in Suzhou, China, New Star Technology manufactures equipment for gas abatement. This acquisition aligns with Atlas Copco’s strategy to expand its infrastructure capabilities, which are known for their stability and predictability.

Red Dot Design Award

In addition to its strategic acquisitions, Atlas Copco Group was honored with the Red Dot Design Award 2025 for its industrial assembly tool, the MTRwrench. This award, given by Industrietechnik, a business area within Atlas Copco Group, recognizes the innovative design and functionality of the new moment wrench.

Market Performance

As of May 29, 2025, Atlas Copco’s close price was 156.1 SEK, with a market capitalization of 744.55 billion SEK. The company’s 52-week high was 202.3 SEK on July 14, 2024, and its 52-week low was 130 SEK on April 6, 2025. The price-to-earnings ratio stood at 26.39.

These developments highlight Atlas Copco’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and enhancing its product offerings, positioning the company for continued growth in the industrial machinery sector.