Atlas Copco celebrates 150 years of operation

Altas Copco Group recently celebrated its 150-year anniversary. This celebration held in Nairobi Kenya was attended by the Swedish Ambassador to Kenya, Her Excellency Caroline Vicini; members of the Swedish Business Council; Atlas Copco customers; and officials from the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM); the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).

Raphael Kiandiko, Atlas Copco East and Central Africa CEO and GM said: “Our success has been fostered by carrying out business with high regard to safety, ethics and the environment. Sustainability is at the heart of Atlas Copco, and we aim to not only be the first in mind, but also, the first in choice to our customers. Since Atlas Copco’s entry into the Kenyan market in 1936, we have been serving the manufacturing, construction, energy and construction industries among others. Our commitment is to come up with better ways of doing business and provide solutions to tackle today’s challenges.”

Swedish Ambassador to Kenya, Her Excellency Caroline Vicini and other official during the anniversary celebration.

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“We are extremely proud of our past, and we continue to shape the future through our technologies and service solutions,” said Mats Rahmström, CEO and President of the Atlas Copco Group. “Much has changed since 1873 when we were a small local start-up. But, I think our founders would recognize our innovative spirit, the passion shown by our employees and our dedication to drive development in conjunction with our customers.”

During the event, Atlas Copco unveiled two of its newest air compressors; E-Air portable compressor, which uses electricity instead of diesel oil and GA 5-37 VSDs air compressor with energy savings of up to 60% among other features.

Atlas Copco deals in air compressor products, parts and service, industrial tools and assembly solutions, vacuum solutions, mobile construction and power equipment. Atlas Copco also has a complete range of compressor oils for its different types of compressors.