Atlas Copco (OTCMKTS:ATLKY), operating globally under the OTCMKTS ticker ATLKY, is a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company develops, manufactures and markets industrial tools and equipment. Its core offerings include air and gas compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers, air treatment systems and power generators, as well as assembly systems and material handling solutions. In addition to equipment sales, Atlas Copco provides aftermarket services such as maintenance contracts, spare parts and digital monitoring tools designed to optimize reliability and efficiency for customers.
Founded in 1873, Atlas Copco has evolved from a local manufacturer of steam engines to a diversified industrial group with a presence in over 180 countries. The company has grown through both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions, extending its product portfolio and geographic reach. Notable milestones include the acquisition of Chicago Pneumatic in the late 1980s, the expansion into vacuum technology with Edwards, and more recent additions such as GB and IS divisions to strengthen assembly and industrial air operations.
Atlas Copco organizes its operations into four business areas: Compressor Technique, Vacuum Technique, Industrial Technique and Power Technique. Compressor Technique focuses on oil-injected and oil-free compressors, portable compressors and gas injection systems. Vacuum Technique serves semiconductor, laboratory and scientific markets. Industrial Technique offers assembly solutions and tools for automotive and electronics manufacturing. Power Technique provides mobile compressors, generators, light towers and pumps for the construction and rental sectors. The company also emphasizes digital solutions, including remote monitoring and industrial analytics to enhance uptime and reduce energy consumption.
With manufacturing units and service centers across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa, Atlas Copco serves a diverse client base ranging from small workshops to large industrial corporations. Since 2017, Mats Rahmström has led the company as President and CEO, focusing on innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. Under his leadership, Atlas Copco has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon footprints and support the transition to greener industrial processes, reflecting its commitment to both customers and the environment.
