Atlas Copco Construction and Mining Canada

NAME: Atlas Copco to spin out mining business as Epiroc

May 15, 2017 by Canadian Mining Journal

STOCKHOLM – Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has decided that Epiroc will be the name of the company that the group will dividend out in 2018 provided shareholder approval. On Jan. 16, 2017, Atlas Copco board…

LIGHTS: Brighter, safer tower models from Atlas Copco

March 30, 2017 by Canadian Mining Journal

STOCKHOLM – Atlas Copco has expanded its range of HiLight towers to seven models, including four advanced LED solutions. The comprehensive HiLight range gives users a variety of choices when it comes to sourcing safe and efficient light towers for…

EQUIPMENT: Atlas Copco board proposes corporate split in 2018

January 17, 2017 by Canadian Mining Journal

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Atlas Copco will propose at its 2018 annual general meeting that the group be split into two listed companies, Atlas Copco and NewCo (working name), and to distribute NewCo to the shareholders. NewCo will focus on mining/civil…

EQUIPMENT: Atlas Copco launches its first battery powered underground loader

May 10, 2016 by Canadian Mining Journal

SWEDEN – Atlas Copco is launching its newest zero emissions underground loader, setting a new benchmark in operator safety this week at the MassMin 2016. Look for it in North America before it is gradually rolled out around the globe.…

DRILL: Copco’s new SmartROC D60 both tough and intelligent

February 11, 2016 by Canadian Mining Journal

SWEDEN – Atlas Copco is launching SmartROC D60, a surface drill rig for most types of surface drilling applications and tough conditions. The new drill is a highly versatile down-the-hole (DTH) rig designed for 110 to180 mm holes in a…

DRILL RIG: New features for Atlas Copco FlexiROC T15 R

January 12, 2016 by Canadian Mining Journal

STOCKHOLM – Atlas Copco’s compact and highly versatile FlexiROC T15 R drill rig may be small, but the four-wheel drive rig has had a big impact since its launch in 2008. Now it’s been updated with a range of improvements…

COMPRESSORS: Atlas Copco buys Air Repair of Moncton

September 9, 2015 by Canadian Mining Journal Editor

STOCKHOLM – Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has acquired Air Repair Sales and Services Limited, which distributes, services and rents out compressors and accessories.

Well trained Atlas Copco technicians are the key

February 1, 2015 by Russell Noble

Service what you sell is almost mandatory for most of today’s equipment manufacturers and that’s especially true for the companies that actually make the machines and attachments designed for the mining industry.

MINING PEOPLE: Atlas Copco, Belmont Resources, Caledonia Mining, Copper North, Karnalyte Resources, and Royal Nickel

November 20, 2014 by Canadian Mining Journal Editor

Michael Marion and Cormac Kerins have been appointed to new positions with Atlas Copco Portable Energy Canada. Marion has been named national business development manager and Kerins is now the product and business development manager. Marion…

Atlas Copco, RCT unite to offer underground equipment automation solutions

October 28, 2014 by Canadian Mining Journal Editor

PERTH, Western Australia – The world of underground mining is becoming increasingly challenging. Issues associated with deeper orebodies, increasing costs and the drive for greater social responsibility continue to pressure the viability…

Sweden: A country full of world class equipment makers

August 1, 2014 by Canadian Mining Journal Editor

A country full of world-class equipment makers

ANNIVERSARY: Atlas Copco Canada celebrates 65 years

May 12, 2014 by Canadian Mining Journal Editor

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – On May 9, 2014 Atlas Copco Canada celebrated 65 years as a Canadian leader in sales, service and marketing of air and gas compressors, portable compressors, generators, mining and rock excavation equipment,…