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2023

The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and we need cities that can cope with a growing population in a sustainable way. To succeed we need to speed up the shift towards a more sustainable mining and construction industry. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation.

2023

The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and we need cities that can cope with a growing population in a sustainable way. To succeed we need to speed up the shift towards a more sustainable mining and construction industry. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation.

2021

Epiroc’s ambitious climate targets were validated as science based.

2021

Epiroc’s ambitious climate targets were validated as science based.

2020

Helena Hedblom was appointed President & CEO. “Helena has a strong business focus, an in-depth knowledge of the business and is an appreciated leader who is living and breathing the Epiroc values,” said Ronnie Leten, Chair of Epiroc’s Board of Directors.

2020

Helena Hedblom was appointed President & CEO. “Helena has a strong business focus, an in-depth knowledge of the business and is an appreciated leader who is living and breathing the Epiroc values,” said Ronnie Leten, Chair of Epiroc’s Board of Directors.

2018

Epiroc was listed on Nasdaq Stockholm with Ronnie Leten as Chair of the Board and Per Lindberg as President & CEO

2018

Epiroc was listed on Nasdaq Stockholm with Ronnie Leten as Chair of the Board and Per Lindberg as President & CEO

2011

R&D center opened in Nanjing, China. The engineering is focused on the needs of Chinese customers and leads to shorter time-to-market.

A group of people at the opening of Nanjing office in China.

2011

R&D center opened in Nanjing, China. The engineering is focused on the needs of Chinese customers and leads to shorter time-to-market.

2005

An almost silent surface drill rig was launched, perfect for use around the clock at construction sites in densely populated areas

2005

An almost silent surface drill rig was launched, perfect for use around the clock at construction sites in densely populated areas

2004

Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solutions, a manufacturer of large blasthole drilling rigs in the USA, was acquired. The strategic acquisition makes Atlas Copco a leading supplier in surface drilling.

2004

Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solutions, a manufacturer of large blasthole drilling rigs in the USA, was acquired. The strategic acquisition makes Atlas Copco a leading supplier in surface drilling.

1991

Marianne Hamilton became the first woman in Group Management and successfully transformed the internal job market. It enforced a decentralized organization with high job mobility.

1991

Marianne Hamilton became the first woman in Group Management and successfully transformed the internal job market. It enforced a decentralized organization with high job mobility.

1988

Through the acquisition of Secoroc in Fagersta, Sweden, Atlas Copco became the world’s largest supplier of complete rock drilling equipment.

1988

Through the acquisition of Secoroc in Fagersta, Sweden, Atlas Copco became the world’s largest supplier of complete rock drilling equipment.

1984

For a period of ten years at Dinosaur Cove in Australia, the company’s products were used for historical excavations. A new dinosaur species was discovered, and in appreciation of the help received, it got the name Atlascopcosaurus Loadsi.

1984

For a period of ten years at Dinosaur Cove in Australia, the company’s products were used for historical excavations. A new dinosaur species was discovered, and in appreciation of the help received, it got the name Atlascopcosaurus Loadsi.

1973

The first 100 years were celebrated with an exhibition with royal presence in Sickla

1973

The first 100 years were celebrated with an exhibition with royal presence in Sickla

1970s

The legendary face drilling rig Boomer was introduced. It was, and still is, a robust face drilling rig for tunneling and mining applications. Today, customers can have the Boomer with either diesel or battery driveline.

1970s

The legendary face drilling rig Boomer was introduced. It was, and still is, a robust face drilling rig for tunneling and mining applications. Today, customers can have the Boomer with either diesel or battery driveline.

1962

The rig-mounted hydraulic breaker helped create the 11.6 km long Mont Blanc tunnel, which at the time, was the world's longest. It reduced the distance between Paris and Rome by 150 kilometers

1962

The rig-mounted hydraulic breaker helped create the 11.6 km long Mont Blanc tunnel, which at the time, was the world's longest. It reduced the distance between Paris and Rome by 150 kilometers

1956

After the acquisition of Arpic Engineering NV in Belgium, the company’s name was changed to Atlas Copco. Copco came from the French words Compagnie Pneumatique Commerciale.

1956

After the acquisition of Arpic Engineering NV in Belgium, the company’s name was changed to Atlas Copco. Copco came from the French words Compagnie Pneumatique Commerciale.

1953

Dr. Peter Wallenberg began his life-long career at Atlas Copco, lasting 62 years. By giving employees a large degree of personal responsibility as well as accountability, he established a customer-oriented and decentralized culture.

1953

Dr. Peter Wallenberg began his life-long career at Atlas Copco, lasting 62 years. By giving employees a large degree of personal responsibility as well as accountability, he established a customer-oriented and decentralized culture.

1951

“AB Växlar & Signaler” i Örebro, Sweden, (AVOS) was acquired. Today, this is Epiroc's largest production site with almost 3 000 employees.

1951

“AB Växlar & Signaler” i Örebro, Sweden, (AVOS) was acquired. Today, this is Epiroc's largest production site with almost 3 000 employees.

1936

The ground-breaking Swedish Method was introduced. “One man – one machine”. Key innovations in the solution were the combination of a “pusher leg” and hard metal drill bits

1936

The ground-breaking Swedish Method was introduced. “One man – one machine”. Key innovations in the solution were the combination of a “pusher leg” and hard metal drill bits

1925

The newly formed company moved to Sickla, Sweden, where the headquarters have been ever since. The engines produced, mainly stationary and marine diesels, could be loaded onto railcars inside the factory, which was connected to the entire European railway network.

1925

The newly formed company moved to Sickla, Sweden, where the headquarters have been ever since. The engines produced, mainly stationary and marine diesels, could be loaded onto railcars inside the factory, which was connected to the entire European railway network.

1917

AB Diesels Motorer merged with AB Atlas, creating AB Atlas Diesel.

1917

AB Diesels Motorer merged with AB Atlas, creating AB Atlas Diesel.

1915

AB Atlas expanded internationally. Within a few years, there are operations in Russia, England and Norway.

1915

AB Atlas expanded internationally. Within a few years, there are operations in Russia, England and Norway.

1905

The first rock drill was produced. The Cyklop and Rex light rock drills were hand-powered, light, and hard-hitting, making drilling much more efficient for customers.

1905

The first rock drill was produced. The Cyklop and Rex light rock drills were hand-powered, light, and hard-hitting, making drilling much more efficient for customers.

1898

AB Diesels Motorer was founded in Sickla, Sweden. It was a technically prominent company that made several important improvements on the diesel engine, such as enabling a quick switch from forward to reverse, which opened up the market for marine engines.

1898

AB Diesels Motorer was founded in Sickla, Sweden. It was a technically prominent company that made several important improvements on the diesel engine, such as enabling a quick switch from forward to reverse, which opened up the market for marine engines.

1874

Best wishes from His Majesty King Oscar II. ”I wish this company, so beneficial to the fatherland, all happiness and success”.

1874

Best wishes from His Majesty King Oscar II. ”I wish this company, so beneficial to the fatherland, all happiness and success”.

1873

AB Atlas was founded in Stockholm, Sweden. The company offered all types of equipment used in the building and maintenance of railways

1873

AB Atlas was founded in Stockholm, Sweden. The company offered all types of equipment used in the building and maintenance of railways

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