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History milestones

Epiroc’s history began in 1873 when the company – then called Atlas – was founded in Stockholm, Sweden. Epiroc and Atlas Copco share their history until June 18, 2018, when Epiroc was distributed to Atlas Copco's shareholders and became a stand-alone listed company.
Milestones for Epiroc
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.

2020

Epiroc appoints new members of Group Management and creates a more efficient working structure. The new structure has five divisions and the presidents now report directly to the President and CEO; Helena Hedblom. The financial reporting setup remains with two segments, Equipment & Service and Tools & Attachments.

2020

Epiroc appoints new members of Group Management and creates a more efficient working structure. The new structure has five divisions and the presidents now report directly to the President and CEO; Helena Hedblom. The financial reporting setup remains with two segments, Equipment & Service and Tools & Attachments.

2018

The formal decision to separate Epiroc through a Lex Asea spin-off was taken at the AGM of Atlas Copco AB

2018

The formal decision to separate Epiroc through a Lex Asea spin-off was taken at the AGM of Atlas Copco AB

2011

New Mining and Rock Excavation R&D center opened in Nanjing, China

2011

New Mining and Rock Excavation R&D center opened in Nanjing, China

2005

The first almost silent surface drill was launched, enabling work around the clock in densely populated areas

2005

The first almost silent surface drill was launched, enabling work around the clock in densely populated areas

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