ATLAS COPCO REPORTS GROWTH IN CHINA, US

Atlas Copco has reported third-quarter results with revenues and operating profit margin at new record levels. Demand remained on a high level, with strong growth in the aftermarket business. “Our performance in the third quarter was very strong and we achieved good growth figures, especially in the US and China,” says president and CEO Ronnie Leten. Revenues in the third quarter increased 21% organically with an operating profit margin of 23.1%. The organic order growth was 14%.