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Atlas Copco has acquired a compressed air distributor in the North-West of England

July 27, 2022

Nacka, Sweden, July 27, 2022: Atlas Copco has acquired Glaston Compressor Services Ltd. (Glaston), a British compressed air distributor and service provider.

Glaston is a privately owned company and was founded in 1979. The company has 26 employees and is based in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK. Customers range from small to larger size companies within the manufacturing industry.

“We are making this acquisition to further increase our service and sales presence in this area of England,said Vagner Rego, Business Area President Compressor Technique. “Glaston Compressor Services is a well-established provider of compressed air and industrial gas solutions, with a broad customer base.”

The purchase price is not disclosed.

The company will become part of the Service division within the Compressor Technique Business Area.

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Atlas Copco Group
Great ideas accelerate innovation. At Atlas Copco we have been turning industrial ideas into business-critical benefits since 1873. By listening to our customers and knowing their needs, we deliver value and innovate with the future in mind. In 2021, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK111 and at year end about 43 000 employees.