Atlas Copco Acquires ABAC Catalunya, Spain

Feb. 18, 2011
Atlas Copco’s subsidiary Aire Comprimido Industrial Iberia, S.L., has agreed to acquire certain assets of ABAC Catalunya, a long-serving distributor of ABAC compressors in Northeastern Spain. The acquisition is subject to approval from the Spanish Antitrust Authority.

Atlas Copco’s subsidiary Aire Comprimido Industrial Iberia, S.L., has agreed to acquire certain assets of ABAC Catalunya, a long-serving distributor of ABAC compressors in Northeastern Spain. The acquisition is subject to approval from the Spanish Antitrust Authority.

Sales mainly consist of ABAC-branded piston and screw compressor equipment and parts. The acquisition offers a good opportunity for Atlas Copco to grow customer relationships within the framework of its brand portfolio strategy.

Around eight employees will join the Atlas Copco organization in Spain from ABAC Catalunya as a result of the deal. The ABAC Catalunya business will be incorporated into Aire Comprimido Industrial Iberia, S.L.

Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Atlas Copco is an industrial group that manufactures compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area develops, manufactures, markets, and services oil-free and oil-injected stationary air compressors, portable air compressors, gas and process compressors, turbo expanders, electric power generators, air treatment equipment and air management systems. It also offers specialty rental services.