Atlas Copco Awarded for Exemplary Environmental Program
Posted on: Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 06:02 CDT
Regulatory News:
Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCOA) (STO:ATCOB) division Drilling Solutions, based in Texas, U.S., has been awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA, for its exemplary environmental programs to reduce pollution.
The award, called National Environmental Performance Track, is given to companies that have strong environmental compliance records and then go beyond regulatory requirements to create superior environmental management programs. Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions have implemented environmental programs that have reduced energy and water consumption, increased recycling and also trained suppliers in ISO 14001 environmental standards.
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions is a division within Atlas Copco's Construction and Mining Technique business area. It develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of rotary drilling equipment for use in surface mining, exploration, construction, water well, aggregate, and shallow oil and gas applications worldwide. The divisional headquarters and main production center are located in Garland, Texas, USA.
For more information regarding the National Environmental Performance Track program, try the following website: http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack/
Atlas Copco may be required to disclose the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act.
Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions. The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers and business partners, and with 135 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2007, Atlas Copco had 33 000 employees and revenues of BSEK 63 (BEUR 6.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.
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Source: Business Wire
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