UPM's strong focus on improving workplace safety has produced great results. The Lost Time Accident Frequency (LTAF)* decreased in 2012 and 2013 by a total of 60%. The total number of lost time accidents in all UPM sites globally decreased from over 550 in 2011 to 200 in 2013.

Occupational safety has improved significantly in all UPM business areas. 12 production facilities have not had any lost time accidents in over a year.

The results are due to the company-wide "Step Change in Safety 2012–2014" initiative that called on all UPM employees to improve workplace safety. Key success factors are management commitment, active employee participation, shared goals and operating models and encouragement.

"We have made great progress in decreasing the number of work-related accidents. I'm especially glad to see that improvements have been made in all business areas and sites around the world. The goal for the final year of the workplace safety initiative is to further reduce the number of accidents and, above all, to ensure world-class safety performance in all our activities," says Jussi Pesonen, President and CEO of UPM.

In 2013, UPM concentrated on proactively identifying and addressing safety risks. "We have improved employees' awareness of the risks by organising safety training, sharing information on near-miss situations and encouraging everyone to report all hazardous situations and safety deficiencies," says Kaisa Lehtipuro, Director of Occupational Health and Safety at UPM.

"All businesses have performed very well. A good example of a very significant improvement is the Pellos 3 plywood mill in Mikkeli, Finland. In two years they succeeded in decreasing the number of work-related lost time accidents to less than one-tenth of the previous amount. That is an excellent result for a mechanical forest industry facility," Lehtipuro continues.

UPM's safety themes for 2014 are health and well-being, supplier safety and preventing the most common cause of accidents: falling down and hurting yourself because of slipping or tripping.

* Number of lost time accidents per one million hours of work.

UPM leads the reformation of bio and forest industries. We are building a sustainable future in six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Paper Asia, UPM Paper Europe and North America and UPM Plywood. Our products are made of renewable raw materials and are recyclable. We serve a global base of customers. We employ approximately 21 000 people and our annual sales are approximately €10 billion. UPM's shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.
UPM – The Biofore Company – www.upm.com

For further information, please contact:
UPM, Corporate Communications
Media Desk
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The five final candidates to the World Bioenergy Award 2014 are now chosen. One of them will be announced as the winner on June 3 at the opening session of World Bioenergy 2014 in Jönköping, Sweden. This is the third time that the World Bioenergy Award is presented.

“These candidates really represents, the aim of the World Bioenergy Award, to recognize an individual who has made a difference and in a crucial way has furthered the development of the bioenergy sector”, says Klas Brandt, Product Manager of World Bioenergy and member of the jury.

“With the recently launched IPCC report showing that bioenergy used in a sustainable way is one of the most important tool to combat climate change, it is ideal that we honour these five nominees who are outstanding pioneers aiding the development of bioenergy”, says Heinz Kopetz, President of World Bioenergy Association and member of the jury.

“It is a great honour for our conference to be a host of this prestigious award and to be able to give our audience the opportunity to be inspired by the nominees visions and expertize, as they will all be sharing their knowledge as speakers at the conference,” says Gustav Melin Conference Manager.

The Nominated 2014 in alphabetical order are:

Mr. Clyde Stearns, USA
Mr. Clyde Stearns is a well renowned bioenergy expert in the field of design and development of wood processing equipment. His and his teams work in developing densified wood fuel product has led to significant reduction in switching costs for power generators using white wood pellets. This is a significant step in assisting power producers to meet renewable energy targets.

Mr. Joaquín Reina Hernández, Spain
Mr. Joaquín Reina Hernández has contributed significantly in research, development and training in the bioenergy field since 2000 – especially in the biogas sector in Spain. Some of his research outcomes include the first biomethane production plant in 2004, first multipurpose biogas cleaning plant in 2008 as well as development of first module of CHP based on biomass gasification in 2009. With many publications in biogas and biomass, the practical applicability of his work has been recognized worldwide. 

Mr. Jörgen Sandström, Sweden
Mr. Jörgen Sandström is currently the Executive Officer of Addax Bioenergy and has been the leading figure behind the unique Makeni project in Sierra Leone – the first CDM project in that country. The plant will produce ethanol along with green electricity and is a model project for cooperation between bioenergy investors and African community. He also has over 20 years’ experience in developing and managing complex projects with several international organizations and start – ups in Sweden.

Mr. Richard Sulman, Australia
Mr. Richard Sulman has made tremendous contributions in improving the efficiency of biomass harvesters which has led to the Bionic Beaver project. The developed harvester reduced the operational costs of biomass supply chain especially for short rotation crops. With persistence and personal financial sacrifice, he has assisted in shaping the future biomass supply chains.

Mr. Tony Bridgwater, UK
Mr. Tony Bridgwater is a pioneer in the field of bioenergy, especially in his contributions to thermal conversion of biomass. He was instrumental in developing bioenergy research by leading various research institutes including SUPERGEN Bioenergy as well as the recently launched EBRI (European Bioenergy Research Institute). For more than a quarter century, he has been actively involved in bioenergy and plays a key role in major EC funded projects.

A difficult task for the jury
In 2010, the first prize winner was Professor Laércio Couto from Brazil. He was honoured for his applied research into environmentally appropriate and efficient methods of cultivating eucalyptus, which replaces huge amounts of coal and other fossil fuels.

In 2012, the award went to Mr. Harry Stokes from USA. He was instrumental in revolutionizing global work in developing and promoting clean stoves and fuels for cooking in developing countries.

During the nomination period of about three months, fellow colleagues nominated potential winners of the World Bioenergy Award 2014. As a result, 23 very high quality nominations have been submitted, representing 5 continents and 13 different countries. The nominations represented a broad range of professional areas. It was therefore not an easy task for the jury as every single proposal received important arguments to support its nomination. The jury consisted of the board members of the World Bioenergy Association and the product manager of World Bioenergy 2014.

More information about the nominated candidates and other facts about the prize: www.worldbioenergy.com and www.worldbioenergy.org

The jury of The World Bioenergy Award 2014:
World Bioenergy Association board (www.worldbioenergy.org)
World Bioenergy 2014 organiser (www.worldbioenergy.com)

World Bioenergy 3-5 June 2014
Organised every second year this major global bioenergy get-together is based on the unique “Taking you from Know-How to Show-How” concept, combining tradeshow, conference sessions, field excursions and matchmaking into one comprehensive event. Welcome to our web page to read more about the different parts of the event. Organisers: Elmia AB and the Swedish Bioenergy Association, Svebio. Venue: Elmia, Jönköping, Sweden. www.worldbioenergy.com

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PKD Precision Sheet Metal Ltd, a leading subcontractor based in Stoke-on-Trent, has installed a new TRUMPF TruPunch 3000 S11 with SheetMaster Compact automation to help meet rising orders required for the electrical, electronic, transport and disability equipment industries.

According to PKD, there were three main reasons the company sought a new CNC punch press: increasing orders, the requirement to replace older equipment, and the need for automation to drive more efficient processing.

“We compared the TruPunch 3000 S11 with multi-turret type machines but TRUMPF won the order because, combined with the SheetMaster Compact automation, we felt it best suited what we were aiming to achieve,” explains Director, Phil Taylor. “We also saw it as a replacement for one of our older multi-turret type machines.”

The TruPunch 3000 is a resource-efficient, universal machine from TRUMPF which, for the first time ever, works without producing a scrap skeleton. With its intelligent handling of small parts, users can process sheets up to 6.4 mm thick virtually scratch-free.

Because of the diversity of industries supplied by PKD, the type of components produced by the TruPunch 3000 S11 varies considerably. However, materials are typically galvanised steel or zintec sheet up to 3.0 mm thick, with batch sizes usually in the region of 50 - 250 off. The machine has been installed alongside an existing TRUMPF TC3000 R-13 purchased in 2006.

“Comparing actual punching times, the new TruPunch 3000 S11 is quicker than our older machine, but with the addition of the SheetMaster Compact there becomes a significant increase in output,” says Mr Taylor. “The machine is already very busy and by including the TRUMPF SheetMaster Compact, we sought to create a highly efficient, stand-alone manufacturing cell that would help facilitate any unmanned staff shifts if required.”

The new TruPunch 3000 S11 is programmed offline at PKD, and highlighting the complexity of parts handled is the company’s extensive use of form tools, which include bridge, plunge and tapping, as well as other special tools to suit individual customer requirements.

“Our operators like using the machine and tell me that the touch screen controller is very user friendly,” says Mr Taylor. “They also say the TruPunch 3000 is much quieter than the TC3000, possibly due to the electric punching head, and generally cleaner to use. Furthermore, the gentle handling of the machine means we don’t encounter any issues with damage to our protective zinc coating.”

Established in 1980, PKD has enjoyed steady growth to become a 40-employee, ISO9001-accredited company with a turnover of circa £3.5 million. The company is always willing to share its expertise with customers, helping them with the design of new products, the explanation of manufacturing techniques, and with design changes to existing products to improve their effectiveness and reduce costs.

“Our aim is to not only provide customers with high quality products at competitive prices, but to deliver a service that exceeds their expectations,” says Mr Taylor. “Understandably, with globalisation, the market is leaning towards being solely price driven. However, good quality, service and delivery are still high on the customer agenda. Our philosophy has always been to make good quality products, deliver them on time and charge the right price. This, and our commitment to continual investment in new technology, enables us to compete.”

For more information please visit: www.uk.trumpf.com

Screening is an important process in any pulp or paper mill. Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) today introduced a new screening rotor – a critical component inside every pressure screen – that increases capacity, improves stability, and offers up to 30% in energy savings, compared with even AFT’s existing award-winning rotor designs.

This new GHC2™ rotor builds upon the success of the over 1800 GHC rotors already in operation by replacing the standard rotor elements with a new, patent-pending PowerWave™ design. PowerWave has a unique waveform surface on its leading edge which accelerates the pulp suspension. This strengthens the suction pulse and creates “micro-vortices” which keep the screen cylinder's apertures clean to improve throughput and runnability.

According to Mathieu Hamelin, AFT’s Product Manager for Rotors, mill-documented performance of the GHC2 rotor shows a capacity increase up to 20% compared to the standard GHC rotor. “When capacity is not an issue and energy savings are more important, the power consumption of the GHC2 can be lowered by 30% compared to the GHC simply by reducing the tip speed,” Hamelin says. “When compared to conventional rotors from other manufacturers, energy savings up to 60% may be possible.”

The GHC2 rotor has been rigorously tested in mill trials after a thorough proof-of-concept in Aikawa’s Test Facility in Japan. “We are excited about this innovation,” Hamelin says, “and we are sure that more pulp and paper producers will really benefit from this new design.”

About AFT

AFT is a global supplier with manufacturing centers in Canada, China, Finland, and South Korea. The company offers Performance Components and new equipment to optimize screening, refining, stock prep, and machine approach operations. AFT also provides private-label manufacturing services for many of the industry’s best-recognized OEMs.

AFT can trace its roots to the Union Screen Plate Company 110 years ago. The company’s strength is its ability to transfer this century-plus years of scientific and applications knowledge into superior results for a mill – what it calls Science Applied.

For information contact:

Debra Breed

Director of Marketing – Global

Tel: +1 603 247 3320

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To better reflect the company’s new mission to revolutionize manufacturing through innovations in chemistry – and provide industrial partners with high-level improvement in process speeds and product performance - Bioformix has changed its name to Sirrus. Specifically, Sirrus is committed to creating monomers that can be formulated into plastics, rubber, films, coatings, inks, sealants, adhesives and other products to make them more efficient, higher performing and sustainable.

“As we transition our long-term business model to commercializing breakthrough chemical platforms, including brand new technology based on 1,1-disubstituted alkene monomers, we wanted the company’s name and brand to reflect our evolution”

“As we transition our long-term business model to commercializing breakthrough chemical platforms, including brand new technology based on 1,1-disubstituted alkene monomers, we wanted the company’s name and brand to reflect our evolution,” said Jeff Uhrig, CEO or Sirrus. “Sirrus is a dynamic name that communicates the high-level thinking that we can bring to partners in the consumer products, automotive, electronics, millwork, packaging and healthcare industries, who want step-change improvements to their products and processes.”

The new Sirrus brandmark is a graphic representation of the 1,1-disubstituted alkene molecule.

The company’s website has been updated along with its name. Information on the company, its leadership, products and technologies can now be found at www.sirruschemistry.com. The enhanced site outlines the company’s new strategy and coincides with the launch of Sirrus’ latest product, Chemilian. Chemilian is a new polymer platform based on 1,1-disubstituted alkene monomer that is currently being commercialized.

Sirrus will continue to produce and sell its award-winning Nexabond™ Instant Wood Adhesives line of products through distributors including Rockler and Woodcraft.

About Sirrus

Founded in 2009 and previously known as Bioformix, Sirrus was formed to commercialize efficient, high-performance, sustainable monomers. Sirrus technologies allow for reduction or elimination of energy consumption and improved product performance in manufacturing, decorating and assembly. For more information, visit www.sirruschemistry.com.

Daphne Wedig, 001-513-415-9647
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Precise knowledge of length and current speed is a key cost and process optimization factor in the production of sheet goods and cables. Wear and slip push material costs up, but companies today can no longer afford to produce rejects. Quality is in demand - From the outset.

The LSV 1000/2000 velocimeters from ZUMBACH ideally support manufacturers when monitoring quality in steel, cable, wire and tubing production. They exceed the performance of conventional contact-based measuring methods, at the same time offering maximum robustness with minimized maintenance requirements and costs.

The compact device provides length and velocity data quickly and reliably for both process control and cut-to-length applications. Precise detection of very small movements is possible because the measuring accuracy is not dependent on the speed.

With the LSV 1000/2000, You Can:

1. Rapidly adjust the desired measuring field

The device is a compact all-in-one system and can be easily integrated into production processes. The visible lasers simplify alignment in the measuring field.

2. Measure immediately – with mobile or remote monitoring

Recalibration is superfluous. Its low weight of just 4.3 kg and the supplied mobility kit allow rapid mobile deployment as well as the connection to a laptop. The sensors are immediately ready for use and feature a universal power supply and a LAN connection.

3. Optimize production processes – irrespective of the surfaces, materials and temperatures

The LSV length and speed sensors can be used in a huge array of environments. They are robust enough to supply reliable results even in adverse conditions: the LSV 1000/2000 measure reliably on virtually any surface, e.g. steel, shiny aluminium, oily sheets, wire and cable. Certified for protection classes IP 66 and IP 67 (in acc. with EN 60529), the robust sensor technology ensures reliable operation even under harsh conditions.

4. Communicate effectively

The rapid, state-of-the-art signal processor is equipped with a powerful command system for efficient system communication via serial or Ethernet interface.
The new system allows us to support your objective of optimizing continuous production processes to obtain significant material cost savings. In the light of its performance and the remarkably low operating and maintenance costs, the ROI is extremely attractive.

Centennial Woods, LLC proudly announces the opening of our first international branch office, located in Singapore to serve the Asia Pacific market. David Chong has been appointed, as agent and to operate this office representing Centennial Woods. “With the increased interest and sales of our products in the Asian markets, this was the next logical step to further facilitate the growth of our international business, and to better serve our customers in this market,” said Ed Spal, CEO.

“With the increased interest and sales of our products in the Asian markets, this was the next logical step to further facilitate the growth of our international business, and to better serve our customers in this market”

Founded in 1999, headquartered in Laramie, WY, Centennial Woods has a stable source of FSC Certified reclaimed & recycled wood products with consistent dimensions and character, while free of any harmful chemicals or finishes. Centennial Woods' products are naturally rustic and weathered but also can be purchased partially or completely milled and finished. The product suite consists of siding, paneling, flooring, ceilings, wainscoting, and trim. Many customers also utilize our wood for furniture, doors, trimming, cabinets, picture frames, and other specialty applications.

Contacts Americas:
Centennial Woods, LLC
Tyson Cartwright, +1-307-742-3672
Account Manager
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Contact Singapore:
Centennial Woods, Asia
David Chong, +65 68231263
9 Raffles Place, Level 58 Republic Plaza
Singapore, 048619
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Borger, whose robust, reliable wastewater equipment is now installed at numerous worldwide oil and gas sites, has just completed its latest offshore installation, with a macerator and its maintenance-in-place (MIP) pumps supplied to a major North Sea platform.

The duplex stainless steel pumps from Borger, which are utilised for produced water at new and refurbished offshore installations, are proving increasing popular because of their efficiency and dependability, as well as their small footprint.

ATEX-approved, the rotary lobe pumps are also used for handling any spillages or tank slops, whilst a Borger macerator is employed for sewage waste.

Very easy to service because of the Maintenance-In-Place feature, which only requires standard tools, Borger’s pumps are also being installed on an increasing number of FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) vessels.

For More Info:

Börger Pumps

+44 (0) 1902 79 89 77

www.boerger-pumps.com

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NT CADCAM, the UK’s most established SolidWorks reseller, will be on hand to demonstrate cutting-edge advances in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD solutions), including the very latest simulation software, at the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, stand J111, from 21 – 22 May 2014 in Aberdeen.

SolidWorks 2014

Since NT CADCAM introduced SolidWorks to the UK market 18 years ago, more than 3,300 companies in the oil and gas industry around the world use the 3D CAD software.

Some of the most revolutionary equipment has been designed using the SolidWorks applications including the world’s first robotic drill floor by Seabed Rig AS; the sophisticated aluminum structures used by Martifer Group to design wind tower farms; and the pioneering redesign of liquid/solid separators by Hutchison Hayes.

These companies have reaped the benefits of having an integrated SolidWorks platform, some of which have included the reduction of lead times by up to 50 per cent, reduced design time by 40 per cent and improved manufacturability.

NT CADCAM, which is one of only 12 elite value added resellers of SolidWorks out of 450 in the world, will have their own experienced team of engineers on hand at the All-Energy Show to demonstrate how industrials designers in the energy, oil and gas industries can benefit from the latest release of the SOLIDWORKS 2014 software.

Dale McQueen, mechanical engineer and NT CADCAM regional sales manager for Scotland, said: ‘With 30 years of CAD experience, I find SolidWorks itself already impressive in all sorts of ways. The speed at which it can take a 3D model and represent it in 2D documents commands an audience. Often when I am demonstrating this I always ask customers how long it would take them to do a manufacturer’s drawing using 2D CAD and the answer is always somewhere between two hours and half a day. SolidWorks does it in 40 seconds – and that’s doing it the long handed way. You can actually do it with one click of the mouse.’

TransMagic

TransMagic is the latest product from NT CADCAM that can seamlessly take files, convert and repair them into the format from any CAD system. Conversion of data within the Energy and Renewables industry is often a time-consuming challenge with many systems taking 2-3 days to get a useable model of a CAD design. In the energy industry, precision is key to reduce costly mistakes in design and simulation.

The design to manufacturing process commonly uses ten or more different 3D applications. The ability to reuse CAD data, from any source, can have a positive impact on sales, delivery schedules, and ultimately profitability. TransMagic provides the easiest and most reliable way for manufacturing professionals to reuse 3D data in any CAD/CAM/CAE application.

Chris Horn, NT CADCAM operations director, says: ”TransMagic is easy to use and fast. It’s our answer to all data translation.’

For a demonstration on TransMagic or to see the latest advances with SolidWorks 2014, come and visit the NT CADCAM team at the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference on stand J111. Or for more information visit www.ntcadcam.co.uk.

 About NT CADCAM

www.ntcadcam.co.uk
NT CADCAM is one of the UK’s most established SolidWorks resellers, with a head office in Oxford and regional offices and training centres in Aberdeen, Bristol, Bromsgrove, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Stirling and Swansea.

Over the past two years the NT CADCAM staff base has grown to over 60 people, with 20 of those employed in pre-sales, technical support or training roles.

The client base currently stands at just over 2,600 customers across multiple industry sectors, with over 7,000 seats of SolidWorks in place.

Offering a fully supported product portfolio and high levels of expertise internally makes NT CADCAM unique within the SolidWorks community, giving customers the confidence and assurance they need that their support issues will be dealt with both promptly and efficiently.

As the UK's premier SolidWorks Certified Training Centre, NT CADCAM provides clients with fully certified and accredited trainers who are experienced engineers.

After a successful trial with Stannah Stairlifts, the UK’s leading stairlift manufacturer, Atlas Copco’s innovative energy-efficient GA VSD+ compressor is now providing vital 24/7 test lab air for the company’s R&D operations at its site in Andover, Hampshire.

Stannah Stairlifts is part of the Stannah Group, a long-standing British owned and family run company which has been established for almost 150 years. The Group employs 1,500 people and operates a worldwide enterprise with a turnover in excess of £200million. As the UK’s leading independent producer of passenger lifts and platform lifts it manufactures and distributes a portfolio of lifting products that includes elevators, escalators, goods lifts and stairlifts.

As a long-term Atlas Copco customer Stannah Stairlifts was invited to trial a GA11 VSD+ rotary screw compressor powered by Atlas Copco’s own in-house designed interior permanent magnet motor (iPM). Atlas Copco already supplies compressed air to Stannah Stairlifts at four manufacturing and maintenance sites, for use in production line assembly air tools, machine tool equipment and workshop applications. The specific requirement of the new compressor was to provide quality air for the R&D laboratory test rig actuator valves, jigs and fixtures involved in product simulation testing at the Stannah Stairlifts site in Andover, where model prototypes are continually put through their paces 24/7.

As Austen Kirby, Stannah Stairlifts’ Maintenance Manager, explains: “This essential air supply was originally provided by a fixed-speed GA15 unit but when, as part of its Total Responsibility programme for the company, Atlas Copco Compressors recommended the advantages of a VSD, full-feature upgrade and an opportunity to trial their latest development, we had no hesitation in accepting their advice to replace the original machine with their GA11VSD+ FF model.”

The compressor’s performance during the trial period and its impressive energy savings potential persuaded Stannah Stairlifts to install the compressor as a permanent addition to the air supply plant. The machine is part of the new GA 7-15 kW VSD+ oil-injected, rotary screw compressor range, a totally new concept that has turned the compressed air industry on its head by redesigning the conventional layout of a typical air compressor. Instead of the normal horizontal design, the compressor has an upright, vertical, low footprint layout, designed to save floor and work space while improving maintenance access, even when the unit is placed against a wall.

Significantly, the new design offersexceptional energy savings. Atlas Copco’s GA Variable Speed Drive (VSD) technology automatically adjusts the motor speed to match the compressed air supply to demand. When combined with the innovative in-house design of the iPM permanent magnet motor, which corresponds to IE4 requirements, and the new more efficient fan motor, this results in an average energy saving of 50% and an average reduction of 37% in lifecycle cost compared to a conventional fixed-speed compressor. Furthermore, thanks to the silent motor and fully-enclosed drive train, the compressor runs as quietly as 62 dB(A)

Stannah Stairlifts’ new compressor installation is making a significant contribution to the high manufacturing standards of the company, which in 2011 produced its 500,000th stairlift. As Austen Kirby comments: “All of our products are manufactured in the UK and quality assured to ISO 9001. We are previous recipient of the ‘Best UK Manufacturing and Engineering Factory ‘award from the DTI. Continuing to maintain such high standards means investing in the best production equipment − that’s why we have always opted for Atlas Copco’s machines.”

Atlas Copco Compressors is the GB sales and service operation of the Atlas Copco Group providing oil-free and oil-injected stationary air compressors, gas and process compressors, turbo expanders, nitrogen generators, air treatment equipment (such as compressed air dryers, coolers, and filters) air management systems, and custom designed engineered packages. 

Atlas Copco Compressors’ sales and distribution network means that specialist compressed air advice and service is always within easy reach. A team of over 80 service engineers operates across the country, to ensure maximum running efficiency and minimum downtime at its customers' sites.

In the United Kingdom, Atlas Copco also handles the sales and marketing of construction and mining equipment, portable compressors and electric power generators, industrial power tools and assembly systems – all backed up by a nationwide sales, distribution, service and maintenance network. 

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and service focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics.  The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2013, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 84 (BEUR 9.7) and more than 40 000 employees.Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.