Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco Group develops innovative solutions across business areas including air compression, vacuum, industrial, and power techniques.

Vision, Mission and Purpose​​ of Atlas Copco

Since industries and their needs are evolving as fast as ever. To ground us and guide our decisions, Atlas Copco has a clear vision, mission and purpose.​

Atlas Copco's Vision and Mission

Vision and Mission

Atlas Copco’s vision is to become (and remain) First in Mind—First in Choice for our customers and other stakeholders. ​​

Atlas Copco’s mission is to achieve sustainable, profitable growth. This means that we should continuously deliver profitable growth with an increased positive impact on society and the environment. We provide everyone within our organization with support and inspiration to learn and grow. We also include the perspectives of different stakeholders, like customers and society, when we create value.

To fulfill our purpose, we work to meet our mission of achieving sustainable, profitable growth. To meet our mission we need to be First in Mind—First in Choice, which is our vision. In other words, we are mission-driven and this is mirrored at all levels of the company. All teams receive individual missions from their managers and then develop a common vision for how to achieve their mission.

Atlas Copco's purpose

Purpose

Why is our innovation and technology needed in the world? What is our impact on society, and where do we go from here? This is described in our common purpose statement, covering all companies and brands. Our purpose is to develop ideas and technologies that empower our customers to grow and drive society forward; this is how we transform the future.

When we were founded, our very first mission was to make products for the emerging railroad networks that revolutionized communication and trade and pushed the world into a new era. Since then, we have continued to develop solutions that meet real needs. We do it together with our customers, and we have reached many milestones together. Ergonomics, safety and energy efficiency are some areas where we strive to make a tangible difference for customers and society.

Atlas Copco Business Areas

From air compressors to vacuum pumps, to power tools and light towers – it is fair to say that we work with a wide range of technologies and applications. Business areas are our top level of segmentation to differentiate between them. ​

Compressor Technique’s innovative technologies for air and gas compression, expansion, energy management and conversion, filtration, and treatment are designed to improve performance and efficiency across industrial applications.

Compressor Technique

Vacuum Technique’s sophisticated technologies for vacuum, exhaust management, cryogenic, maintenance and diagnostics are essential for a wide range of industries, such as semiconductor, scientific research, food packaging and renewable energy.

Vacuum Technique

Industrial Technique’s automated assembly and quality control systems include tightening robotics, automatic feeding and machine vision, and ensure optimal performance and data collection in industries like automotive, electronics, aerospace, energy, and general manufacturing.

Industrial Technique

Power Technique’s advanced mobile technologies for air compression, power generation, light and energy management as well as pump technologies for dewatering and industrial use ensure flexibility and efficiency in industrial and onsite applications.

Power Technique

Atlas Copco's Core Values

Atlas Copco contributes and moves forward together, turning ideas into progress and taking ownership to create lasting value.

Collaborate

To collaborate means teaming up to support each other and working closely together with customers and other key stakeholders. We connect, share knowledge, embrace different perspectives, and find solutions together. This builds confidence and strength and takes our expertise to the next level.

Innovate

To innovate means always searching for a better way. We stay curious, bring ideas forward, challenge, learn, and execute with speed. This drives daily progress and powers leaps of transformation.

Commit

To commit means caring about the outcome, not just the task. We make decisions based on data, take responsibility for our actions, and deliver on our word. This builds trust and helps us prosper together with our stakeholders.

Atlas Copco's Strategy and Business Model

The world has changed a lot since we were founded in 1873. Perhaps more so than during any other period of equal duration. From steam engines back then to our many technologies today, we have adapted to the changing needs of our customers, other stakeholders and society.

Focus

Atlas Copco has over 150 years of experience and strong stakeholder relationships. It honors its past, pursues new achievements, and is guided by its vision to be First in Mind—First in Choice and its mission of sustainable, profitable growth.

Innovation

Atlas Copco enhances customer productivity and success through innovative, critical products and solutions. Energy efficiency, connectivity, and data-driven insights create value. This continuous innovation relies on leading technologies and substantial R&D investments.

Presence

Atlas Copco drives lasting growth through global presence and a diverse customer base. It expands via innovation, adjacent segments, and profitable niches, selling directly or indirectly under multiple brands. Production units in Europe, Asia, and the Americas stay close to customers, while operational efficiency and responsible resource use exceed expectations.

People

Atlas Copco relies on highly competent, passionate people committed to delivering customer value. It attracts individuals with the right mindset and skills, empowering them to grow with freedom and accountability. This people-centric approach is fundamental to its success.

Service

In our resilient service business, we seek to perform more service on a higher share of the installed base of equipment and extend our service offering by giving customers new insights supported by connected products.

Resilience

Atlas Copco adapts quickly to change, building business resilience. It scales resources and investment in good times, and reduces variable costs and working capital in downturns, enabled by asset-light operations and profitable aftermarket services.

Atlas Copco's Strategy and Fundamentals for Growth

Our vision is to become and remain First in Mind—First in Choice of our customers and other stakeholders. Our mission is to achieve sustainable, profitable growth.

This means that we should continuously deliver profitable growth with an increased positive impact on society and the environment, while promoting diversity and inclusion. It also means that we include the perspectives of different stakeholders, like customers and society, when we create value.

Atlas Copco Group Targets

Part of an effective strategy is knowing what we are working towards. For us, the Group targets are just that. ​

Our Group targets reflect our mission of achieving sustainable, profitable growth. Focusing on the areas where we make the largest impact – and where we see significant risks or opportunities – allows us to get the most out of our efforts.​

In the end, working towards our targets is an opportunity for us to deliver value to our stakeholders, build business resilience and take responsibility for managing our environmental and social impact.​

We set ambitious targets to achieve sustainable, profitable growth. Sustainability is a central part of our mission, strategic direction and targets. This helps us deliver greater value to all stakeholders in a way that is economically, environmentally and socially responsible.

Why Choose Atlas Copco?

Atlas Copco brings a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology Atlas Copco brings, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business.