Atlas Copco Group Welcomes LACO: Strengthening Leadership in Vacuum & Leak Testing Solutions

We’re excited to share a major development in the industrial technology sector: Atlas Copco Group has officially acquired LACO, a leading US-based manufacturer of vacuum and leak testing solutions headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. 🔍 About LACO LACO has built a strong reputation for engineering high-performance vacuum systems, custom vacuum chambers, and cutting-edge leak […]

Leadership Shift: Håkan Andersson Appointed President of Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique Business Area

Atlas Copco, the global leader in sustainable productivity solutions, has announced a key executive appointment. Effective May 1, 2026, HĂĄkan Andersson will assume the role of President of the Industrial Technique business area, succeeding Rickard Blomqvist. This strategic move underscores Atlas Copco’s continued focus on innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence in one of its core […]

Unlocking Deep Groundwater in South Korea with Atlas Copco’s X28

Reliable access to groundwater is becoming increasingly important for communities, agriculture, and industries across South Korea. In regions with mountainous terrain and hard rock formations, drilling deep water wells can be particularly challenging. To address these challenges, drilling contractors in the city of Yeosu have adopted advanced compressed-air technology to improve drilling efficiency and reach […]

How Student Racing Engineers Are Using Atlas Copco Vacuum Technology to Build Better Race Cars

When it comes to motorsport, every gram matters. For the Formula Student team Mainfranken Racing e.V. at the Technical University of WĂĽrzburg-Schweinfurt in Germany, producing lightweight, high-performance carbon fibre components is central to building a competitive race car — and advanced vacuum technology from Atlas Copco is making it possible. Each year, the student engineering […]