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Magazine for and from Atlas Copco Compressor Technique employees. 46th volume, edition 323, July 2012

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C T in actionJob Event 2012Atlas Copco is running for a good cause

Did you know?Communications workshop to create sustainable messagesProfi le store

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InnovationNew ES 16 central controller

InteractionRecord breaking advertising about energy effi ciency

Comittment Social Media Do’s and Don'ts

CT worldwide “We are happy to do business with Atlas Copco”Strengthening our footprint in the USAOpening new production facility

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Product Launch: Industrial Air 2012

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Responsible editorLotta Bynke (Phone 9106)

Editor in chiefIsabel Vancoillie (Phone 9860)

Contact persons within the divisions:Christine Belhomme (Phone 2012)CTS

Lieven van den Bosch (Phone 2412)Airtec

Sarah Geerts (Phone 2777)Industrial Air

Rudi Zonnevijlle (Phone 2326)Oil-free Air

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Elsie Vestraets (Phone 9811)Portable Energy

Veerle Kienen (Phone 2912)ASC

Responsible seniorsAndré Westyn

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Dear Colleagues,

The global market is still rather volatile, leaving us uncertain on what to expect when demand is shifting and new markets emerge while others are declining. However, based on fundamentals such as population growth, there is a growing demand for Compressor Technique products on a global scale. It is therefore important that our marketing and sales organizations look for even more growth opportunities whenever they occur and understand how to harvest them.

We have innovative products and offer a broader range with more differentiated value propositions than ever before. We also have a strong global presence and are able to support customers in more locations than any competitor. As an example of such growth potential: by introducing the new GV vacuum pump systems and the NGM membrane nitrogen generators, we can offer important added value to existing customers which is a good possibility to increase customer share.

High demand for our products is positive but turnover is not enough.

Our current effi ciency trends are going down and need to be reversed through active cost management. Cost effi ciency is a moving target and functional costs should get constant attention and be a performance indicator in each of our operations.

Stocks and receivables are examples that - if not managed correctly have a negative impact on cash fl ow and profi ts. Keeping stock might seem customer centric but few customers are willing to pay for these huge costs. A more sustainable solution is to work on decreasing throughput times in production and improve the speed and accuracy of deliveries.

P.S.: I hope you like the new look and feel of innovations™. The fi rst part of the magazine has a more global touch and this part will also be distributed to a worldwide CT audience from this issue onwards. Welcome to all the new readers!. For the printed version of innovations™, the local Airpower section remains as before.

Enjoy the reading!

Best regards,

Therefore it is imperative that we keep our focus on both 1) growth and 2) good housekeeping in order to become effi cient again.”

We need to keep a tight grip on costs and increase effi ciency in order to keep profi tability on good old levels.”

Stephan KuhnPresident

Atlas Copco Compressor Technique

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participants, 1249 m² of presentation and exposition space, a top location and a

team that was very eager: we had all the ingredients for a successful product launch. Participants received presentations on the new products, an impressive show about the GA 30-90 and afterwards the opportunity to discover all the innovations on a product expo.

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Product Launch Industrial Air 2012

Exploring new horizonsIndustrial Air led the participants to unknown territories. We launched a new technology for nitrogen production: the NGM nitrogen generator with membrane technology. We already have a nitrogen generator in our range that works with a different technology. This new NGM supplies a larger capacity making the generator very suitable for industrial

Vacuum technology – Black magic? Vacuum technology is not all that different from compressor technology: the GV has the same type of screw element as our screw compressors, the market is the same and even the customers are the same. All companies that require vacuum pumps also have compressors installed in their plant. All the more reason to enter this market with our own products. From now on our customers can not only count on reliable compressed air, but also on our vacuum products and accompanying service. Mark S. Taylor, the new product manager for vacuum, will organize training sessions before the end of this year. This way our sales representatives can approach our customers with confi dence.

Want to know more about vacuum? Go to our Vacuum Microsite (http://www.atlascopco.com/vacuumus/)

In April Industrial Air travelled to Barcelona for an ambitious product launch. This year we unveiled the new GA 30 to 90 kW (and VSD): the division's fl agship. Substantial work has been put into this popular compressor and the result is something to be proud of. Each component and each detail has become a small masterpiece.But other products also got their share of attention on the product expo. We did not only have new machines to expand our existing range, but this year we are also approaching new technologies and markets... Are you also curious about all these innovations?

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Service Engineer Tim Hutse explained the new features of the new GA 30-90.

During the product expo, the new compressors got all the attention they deserved.

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applications. Inflating truck tires, fire prevention, usage on ships or in the petrochemical industry: the new NGM supplies nitrogen with an adjustable purity between 95% and 99%.

Would you like to know more about nitrogen, the applications and the machines? Visit the Nitrogen Microsite (www.atlascopco.com/nitrogennl/).

But this new nitrogen technology was not the only surprise at the event. With the range of GV vacuum pumps Atlas Copco is taking its first steps into a completely new market. The GV 630-4800 is an oil-injected screw vacuum pump suitable for all possible industrial applications. Vacuum is used to package food, drive conveyer belts, lift materials, modulate plastic,...

New descendants in our existing product rangesBefore designing new products we listen attentively to our customers. By responding to the needs of the market we are sure that we are supplying the products that our customers are waiting for.

The new GX 7 kW oil-injected screw compressor is one of those bestsellers in the

market. This reliable basic compressor is favorably priced and supplies a power of 7 kW or 10 pk, exactly what a lot of medium-sized companies are looking for. The new GX 7 is an addition to the GX 2-5 range (with an electro-pneumatic controller), but also bears the marks of the large GX 7-11 range (the element, the motor).

The AQ-range of water-injected screw compressors is also expanding. The AQ 15-30 VSD is a smaller version of the AQ 30-55 (VSD). The same technology, the same 100% oil-free compressed air and the same customers. This AQ is a first-class machine that is appreciated especially in very sensitive applications: the medical sector, in laboratories, in processes that enter into contact with food and beverages, etc. This small water-injected compressor is only available in Variable Speed Drive, the variable rotational speed that can save the customer an extra 35% energy on average.

“Driven by Efficiency” – The new GA 30-90 delivers top performances The new GA 30-90 was the big star of the product launch. The showpiece of Industrial Air may look like its predecessor, but underneath the gray housing lies top technology. The new GA 30 to 90 has been improved in 3 areas: sustainability, reliability and performance. Improving a record breaker required not one but many alterations. In this new oil-injected compressor every component is a masterpiece.

Sustainability is of course the codeword at Atlas Copco. Both the production process and the energy consumption of the compressor itself have been improved for this new compressor. And the Variable Speed Drive range still ensures an average energy saving of 35%.

Sanjeev Sharma (left) passes right after the apotheosis of his presentation the word to Koen Lauwers, VP Marketing.

Sanjeev Sharma, Product Manager of the new GA, presented his new products with style. 3D animations, Dolby 5 S, but also special effects ... and even a touch of grass!


But the most impressive improvement surely is the general performance of the GA 30-90 (VSD). The performance of this new range has improved with as much as 10% compared to the previous version: an exceptional leap forward. In a nutshell: this new oil-injected screw supplies more compressed air and requires less energy to achieve this. Improvements to the oil circuit, IE3/NEMA Premium Effi ciency electric motors and a screw element that perfectly matches the power of the compressor,… “Every part is a work of art.”

Discover the products, relive the launch and download the screensaver on the Driven By Effi ciency microsite (http://www.atlascopco.com/drivenbyeffi ciencyus/).

Stephan Kuhn, Wim Moens (Head Engineer of the GA 30-90) and Sanjeev Sharma pose with pride in front of an open GA.

Luciano Wolfarth tells about his new "baby AQ".

Alexander Smets presents a new simulation tool.

But how can an oil-injected compressor be sustainable? Thanks to an improved collection and treatment of the oil the GA 30-90 requires only half of the oil than before. The condensate also goes through careful treatment and can safely be conducted straight from the compressor into the sewer. And thanks to an ecological cooling agent (R410A) in the integrated dryer, this dryer now uses 50% less energy.

The GA 30 to 90 has always been a reliable machine but engineers nevertheless managed to make a difference with several adjustments. The end result is “the cool canopy”: because the components fi t into the machine in a different way, the compressor is now cooled more easily. In this way engineers were able to lower the air temperature after compression with as much as 10°C. In addition the compressor now sucks in less environmental dust thanks to overpressure in the housing.

Go to the virtual studio www.atlascopco.com/drivenbyeffi ciency and design your own GA. You can upload your design on Facebook or Twitter.


The entire launch was extremely well organized and coordinated. Professional hosts, an hospitable atmosphere: overall very impressive.”

– Craig May Russel (British Atlas Copco distributor)

This event was top-notch. I was very impressed with the products and the presentations but also with the location. It must have been a huge effort to coordinate such an event for that many participants, but everything ran perfectly.”

– John Senay (USA)

The division has listened to our opinion about the product range, the quality and serviceability.”

– Thierry Monart (General Manager France)


To feel and be safe at work is a fundamental right for all employees. At Compressor Technique, we take this very seriously. Our goal is zero accidents and we work towards reaching this in all our operations. We know that everyone of us is incharge of our own and our colleagues’ safety. It starts and ends with awareness and attention from each individual.

There must be good policies and routines in place so that we know how to act in a cautious and proactive way.

Many accidents can be avoided if proper risk assessments are made and safety checks are performed. Another important aspect of safety is our workplaces. Whether you are in the office or on the factory floor, the area where you perform your work must be constructed so that all activities can be performed in a safe and efficient way. This includes both internal and external aspects, both buildings and surrounding areas. As you know, we have put a very high emphasis on safety in our operations at Airpower over the last few years. The Safety F!rst sign is there to remind us about how important safety is and that we must pay constant attention to it every day.

Safety F!rst at Compressor Technique globally!With the start in January this year, our Compressor Technique operations - excluding Airpower - are participating in a campaign where we involve all colleagues to create a higher awareness of safety aspects and a stronger understanding what can be done to avoid hazardous situations and risks. This campaign addresses the fundamentals of safety and with six different topics, attention is given to where risks occur and how they can be foreseen and avoided. We know that many accidents at work, but also at home, could have been avoided with very simple measures and a better assessment of the risks. The campaign consists of posters, material for group discussions and individual safety awareness cards.

We are now in the middle of this campaign and with the active help of our PASS safety officers and communication people, as well as a strong support and attention from our General Managers, we see good examples of a well implemented campaign and a better understanding of safety aspects. Depending on when the campaign was started, we are now finalizing the first three topics and will move to the last three over the coming months. We give you a few examples of what has been done in different parts of our operations so far.

Safety F!rst in Atlas Copco Wuxi - Koen Lemmens“We started the Safety F!rst campaign inMarch. To get everyone on board of the safetytrain, each manager hands out – every month– the cards and action sheets, in parallel withrevealing the topic on the posters. Once the

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topic is known, the manager distributes the documentation within his/her department and discusses the topic of the month in staff or team meetings.

Next to the communication campaign, more activities are done and planned in line with the monthly topics. For March, together with the introduction and focus on Safety Awareness, Atlas Copco Wuxi has published a Safety Charter, signed by all employees. To show our commitment, posters in the company have the signatures of the full management team. We will keep using the communication material to organize further activities and increase awareness in the company, as a surplus to the improvement actions already defi ned in the annual safety plan.

Safety F!rst at Atlas Copco Brazil- Carlos Ribeiro“Since we started the campaign in our company,a lot of actions have been implemented and others are in the implementation process. We know that changing people’s behavior is not easy and it needs time, but working hard, having patience and persistence through guidance and training helps to achieve our goal. We can already say that we’ve seen a big evolution in the involvement, commitment and behavior of all our employees. We’re proud to say that the number of accidents has substantially dropped!”

A few examples of the actions we did already: New safety structure. OHSAS 18001 certifi cation for all opera-tional sites. Pedestrian crossing on parking lots and on the work fl oor. Safety banners and safety crosses for all sites.

Implementation of incidents and accidents database for all sites. New matrix for personal protection equip-ment. Safety fl ashes.

5S at AirpowerAnyone working at Airpower knows that we are now in the middle of a campaign where we focus on the 5S. Cleanliness and order is essential to both safety and effi ciency and a strong focus is put on both through the campaign. All Airpower operations participate in the campaign. In the article on page 11, you can fi nd out more on how the campaign is running and what the next steps are.

Our safety work is divided into two main parts: to create awareness and to build structure. On the structure side we follow safety standards and certifi cations. We also measure and report incidents and accidents to know where we are and if we are moving in the right direction.

On the awareness side, we are working with campaigns and activities to inform and prevent accidents and to always stay focused on safety. As you know,

In Atlas Copco Brazil, crosswalks are painted in the parking lot

Eric Langmans (General Manager Atlas Copco Wuxi) signs the safety charter

Safety must be a priority for each individual each day.


If we not all comply to safety routines and policies, we put ourselves and others at risk.

Safety in service operationsFor our service and support people in the fi eld, there are many additional aspects to safety that needs to be considered. They spend a lot of time on the roads and they are every day confronted with new situations and new surroundings where they need to assess risks for themselves and for others. To focus on the many additional aspects of Safety in Service, a separate campaign is now in the roll out. It was started with a webinar for all time zones on May 16th, and will continue within the frame of the service tool box meetings. In the article below, Peter Leemans describes the campaign and how it is being rolled out.

n ChallengeWhen the safety campaign started in Airpower, our Service division was faced with the huge challenge to create safety awareness amongst our more than 3000 service technicians located in over 70 countries and all speaking different languages. On top of this, each customer installation is unique in the way the compressors are installed and in the kind of problems they are facing. A high level of fl exibility is required in the job as a service technician, but this should not jeopardize the safety aspects.

Did you know that 90% of work related accidents are caused by unsafe acts (behavior), rather than unsafe situations? So next to providing the right tools, instructions and procedures we need to focus on creating a safety culture amongst all our technicians.

n ProgramWe started by joining a technician for two days to get familiar with the kind of situations he is confronted with on a daily basis.

From there we defi ned fi ve topics that needed special attention:1. Safe driving to and from the customer2. Personal protection equipment3. Safe use of tools and dangerous products4. Ergonomics and lifting equipment5. Cleaning up after the job

For each of the topics a language neutral movie was created that shows the risks and possible mistakes people can make. By focusing on the potential risk in a humoristic way, we lower the threshold considerably and make it easy to discuss in an open and friendly way.

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Besides the movies a safety booklet has been created to capture the learnings from the movies. The focus of the booklet is on precautions needed to avoid risks and mistakes. It contains very little text so that it can be used worldwide. The booklet is a workbook where technicians need to think about safety and can glue stickers on safe and unsafe acts. There is plenty of space for personal notes and key learnings.

n Roll-outHow to reach 3000 technicians worldwide?At each customer center there are monthly or bi-monthly toolbox meetings with the service people by region. This is the forum to discuss operational and business challenges amongst each other, but also to have an in-depth discussion on safety aspects in the job.

The Service division has prepared a training binder on safety for the toolbox facilitator.

You can consider it the ‘cookbook’ to conduct the perfect safety training for our technicians. It covers the 5 topics mentioned above. For each of the topics it lists what the facilitator

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ZI-purchase departmentA few months ago I was appointed as “purser” to guide the 5S program within “purchasing”. After a couple of introductory sessions I got to work in order to achieve the set objectives and to make sure that this becomes a general concept. Because 5S has to stay alive when this exercise is fi nished.

It quickly became clear that it wouldn't be smooth sailing all the way... While everyone was doing their outmost best to get the work done every day, I came forward with the announcement that we should pay more attention to clean desks, clear out cupboards, free fl oor surfaces,... My fi rst concern was: How will I apply this myself? I started experimenting, because if a “purser” gives the good example it is easier to convince everyone.

I started by trial and error. I always made sure that for every “S” my colleagues were informed of its purpose at the beginning of the month. I always declared the results of the evaluation and meanwhile every one of us knows exactly how many stars we have already achieved

5S in action…S one and s two and s three …Have you taken a look around lately? A lot of work has been done with regard to sorting, straightening out and sweeping with a clearly visible effect. Innovations™ set off and spoke to Theo Vroomen and Ann Vermeulen.

needs to prepare before the toolbox meeting and how to use all available material during the toolbox meeting.

A PowerPoint presentation supporting the work sessions in the training booklet and all training videos are included in the training binder.

So far we have received quite some positive reactions.

n Our goalTo achieve a safe working environment for all our people, we need to monitor following activities:

We aim at ZERO work related accidents in our service operations and commit to re-duce the number of accidents by half each year. We will follow-up with each customer center that the safety awareness training is conducted with each employee. We strive to have a certifi ed Safety Man-agement System (OHSAS 18001) in place in all customer centers with more than 70 employees.

As an organization, it is our responsibility that people return home safe at the end of each working day.

Safety cannot waitSafety needs constant attention, it will not happen by itself and it requires constant work and focus from all of us. If we take this to our hearts and proactively work to avoid risks and

to prevent accidents, we should be able to reach our goal of zero accidents. In other words, all Compressor Technique employees should get home safely after a day’s work!.

Compliments on your videos and training material. Excellent to involve technicians and start an open discussion. I’ve started to give the safety training myself during the toolbox meetings to give the proper importance to this topic and I have seen interest and participation.”

– Richard Jeske, Italy

– Lotta Bynke

and what's more: what we have to do to keep it up. In our department this quickly transformed into a congenial happening to which all spontaneously participated. The more the results became visible, the more the motivation grew.

Today I can proudly announce that there are indeed still a few defi ciencies, but that our department's mindset is dominated by 5S. I am convinced that the course has been set for the years to come.As a purchaser you often visit different locations and I notice that our colleagues are adopting a critical attitude and are looking to the surroundings through their 5S-glasses and are bringing this to the supplier's attention.

It is especially the right attitude that offers the best chance of success!

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all colleagues for their willingness and cooperation! - Theo Vroomen

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stars. After the evaluation it turned out that there was still some effort to be made in order to achieve the third “S”, sweeping.

- Ann Vermeulen

Medical serviceEarly March the medical service received a surprise visit from Gunther Heiler, our Pilot. He told us that we too were to participate to the 5S project... After some explanations we enthusiastically started with the fi rst “S”, sorting. Room by room all the cupboards were unloaded, examined and everything that was no longer necessary was thrown out. We also took a closer look on top of the cupboards and underneath the desks. And so our dr. Vogt's beautiful woolen carpet was thrown out together with our old sterilizer. A big container for confi dential documents was delivered and right away our doctors also got to work. The container was overfull when it was removed. We were amazed to see how many “skeletons” fell out of the closet during this straightening out! Old equipment, reports, notes, work aprons from a previous generation of nurses and doctors were gathering layers of dust. For our second “S”, straightening out, we were able to remove three cupboards. Our coats were hung on coat hooks and our doctors' bicycles were stored in a bike rack. We now only have some boxes left.

A few weeks ago our medical service was evaluated. Gunther appeared with his checklist and digital camera at the ready. We received two

It cost us a lot of effort, water and sweat, but we are very pleased with the result! So on to the next star!”

The device stores all machine and sensor data up to one week. This allows users to see graphs and trends

for analysis on the ES user interface or for longer period, they can optionally consult them through the Internet.

With the optional control feature, the ES 16 controller regulates the air net pressure by starting/stopping the different sizes of machines and selecting their optimal operating points. Furthermore, it helps to keep the air net pressure on the lowest possible level in order to gain additional energy savings.

New ES 16 central controller Saves 10% energy in compressor roomsThe new ES 16 which can be connected with maximum sixteen compressors and offers one central point of control for an entire compressed air network. It retrieves and processes information coming from the compressors, dryers and other measurement equipment. The result is a dependable and effi cient network and thus helps to save on average 10% energy.

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“Customers want to continuously reduce their production costs without jeopardizing the availability of compressed air. Moreover, environmental awareness calls upon industrial facilities to limit CO2 emissions by reducing their energy consumption,” says Tamas Bakos, Product Marketing Manager, Oil-free Air division, “even the best effi cient machines can perform much better with the management of our central controllers.” n

It retrieves and processes information coming from the compressors, dryers and other measurement equipment. The result is a dependable and effi cient network

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Did you know that… … there was a large increase in waste fl ow in the fi rst month of 5S? All together we collected 25 000 kg of paper and an extra 50 000 kg of residual waste was discarded compared to an average month. … electronic post-its are a good alternative to paper post-its?


INTERACTION

Record breaking advertising about energy effi ciencyHave you been travelling to or from Brussels Airport this year? Then you must have spotted it for sure. The world’s longest advertising banner for Atlas Copco compressors.

There had been a wish for a long time to make Atlas Copco visible at Brussels airport, one of the commuting hot spots in Europe. The reasons to be visible at BLX are numerous.

Putting Atlas Copco on the map in Belgium and showing how compressors contribute to everyday life, are just two of them. In addition it supports our employer branding efforts and supports our commitment to energy effi cient compressed air solutions. And of

course we hope that all Atlas Copco employees feel proud to see such a huge display of our brand and company. The banner will remain for the rest of the year but we are thinking about changing the message. If you have ideas how we could make the banner even better, please contact Lotta or Isabel at corporate communications. And of course, please like the banner at www.meetatlascopco.be. Visit also www.whatyoucandowithair.com.

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COMITTMENT

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Social media Do’s and Don'tsThe use of Social Media, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, and other online communities, can be a great way for Atlas Copco employees to share expertise, opinions, and experiences with family, friends, colleagues, customers or potential employees around the globe or down the street. However, it is important to remember that online content reflects not only on your reputation, but on Atlas Copco as well.

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At the inauguration ceremony held at KAMAZ’s foundry plant in Naberezhnye Chelny, Stephan Kuhn, President of Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area said: “This is a most modern and effi cient compressor installation. It is a milestone in innovation and energy effi ciency. ”

“Energy-saving solutions have considerable importance for any company that wants to be a global player,” said S. A. Kogogin, General Director of KAMAZ. “Each innovation must

KAMAZ, the largest truck manufacturer in the Russian Federation, has achieved annual

energy savings of 30% in all its plants, using an advanced energy saving concept from Atlas Copco. Through installing new compressed air equipment, KAMAZ is able to reduce their energy bill by more than RUB 200 million (5,2 MEUR) in 2012.

On March 28, together with the inauguration of a new compressor room, KAMAZ signed a fi ve-year total responsibility service agreement which ensures maximum uptime of the equipment by giving full coverage of the compressed air units, including all components.

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Atlas Copco compressed air solutions cut energy consumption by 30% for Russia’s largest truck manufacturer.

“We are happy to do business with Atlas Copco”

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Stephan Kuhn, President Atlas Copco Compressor Technique Business Area, Alexander Zhdanov, General Director, Kamaz Energo and Jan Kougl, General Manager Compressor Technique Russia shake hands during the offi cial inauguration.

Together we have been able to exceed all expectations for energy savings and efficiency gains.”


This 96,000 sq.-ft (8,900 m²) facility produces engineered compressor packages in the range of medium

and high-pressure compressors as well as dispensers for natural gas fi lling of vehicles. Standard and customized air dryers and gas purifi cation products are also built at the facility. In addition to housing these full-scale production facilities, the building is home to the Southern Region Customer Center.

“With this new facility we will be able to better serve our customers for engineered compressor packages and air and gas treatment products in the Americas,” says Stephan Kuhn, Business Area President Compressor Technique.

Strengthening our footprint in the USAOn May 4, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique inaugurated a new product company in Houston, Texas. The site will serve as a competence center within the Systems Group for engineered products and systems across North and South America. The modern facilities bring together four operating units under one roof. The location benefi ts from its close proximity to major customers and a strong regional logistics network.

It is one more step in strengthening our footprint in the USA. After the startup the new factory is expected to adopt lean principles”

“More than 150 people are employed at the facility initially. It is expected to fi ll a minimum of 15 additional positions, and there are opportunities to expand as the need arises. The opening of Atlas Copco Houston Product Company concludes the consolidation of three operational units.

To formally launch the new facility, a luncheon was held with all of the personnel working there, select members of the press, local dignitaries and the CT Executive Management team. Presentations were given to all the attendees from the Management Team and the event focused on how far Atlas Copco had come on its journey in the United States and specifi cally how Houston was such a key location for the global strategy of CT. The presentations were followed with a traditional Texas style lunch and then an open house, where the factory was open to all, and several tours took place. n

About the KAMAZ Group With more than 55,000 trucks rolling off its lines annually and with over two million trucks produced to date, KAMAZ ranks among the world's largest heavy truck manufacturers. The Group has 14 plants located in Russia, mostly in the republic of Tatarstan, and employs about 70,000 people. In addition to trucks, KAMAZ produces trailers, buses, tractors, engines, power units, and tools. n

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not only improve the product quality but be of superior quality itself. KAMAZ always opts for major global brands in choosing its business partners. We are happy to do business with Atlas Copco.”

Energy saving concept developed by Atlas CopcoFollowing an evaluation of KAMAZ’s existing systems, our colleagues from Atlas Copco Russia presented a two-stage concept involving decentralization of the compressed air supply system. In 2008, KAMAZ signed the fi rst contract. “The result was even better than expected,” says Jan Kougl, General Manager, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique, Russia. “KAMAZ was able to take out of service fi ve old centrifugal compressors with a total power consumption of 16,000 kW.”

The contract for the second stage was signed in November 2010. This included 21 ZH-series centrifugal air compressors, 20 FD refrigerant dryers and several GA 250FF oil-injected screw compressors. Delivery and installation took place during March 2012.


Opening new production facility

Penlon Medical Gas Solutions is part of the Atlas Copco Group and is a leading provider of medical gas systems,

medical vacuum equipment and pipeline components for hospitals. We are talking about, for example, supply breathing air for hospitals and compressed air to drive surgical tools.

Penlon Medical Gas Solutions

On May 25, Penlon Medical Gas Solutions inaugurated a new production facility in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

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The press release Atlas Copco issued about this inauguration can be read on www.atlascopco.co.uk/news/companynews/penlonmedicalgassolutions.aspx

“With this new facility we will build on our heritage to better serve our customers, leveraging the global experience of Atlas Copco”, says Ian Gil-Rodriguez, General Manager Penlon Medical Gas Solutions. “It is one more step in our continuing development of our specialist manufacturing capabilities.

The new factory will adopt lean manufacturing principles and continue to innovate within the sector.”

Penlon Medical Gas Solutions is headquartered in Abingdon, Oxfordshire and employs more than 70 people. The company has assembly facilities in the UK and sells through distributors to over 40 countries worldwide, across the Middle East, Europe, India, China and Africa. See also www.penlonmgs.com.

The Penlon Medical business is part of Atlas Copco Compressor Technique’s Quality Air division and the products are sold under the brand name Penlon Medical Gas Solutions. n

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The mayor of Abingdon welcomes everyone at the offi cial opening ceremony.


Engineer's Day

Did you know that with its 750 engineers Atlas Copco is one of Belgium's largest employers of

engineers? Every year during company visits or a job event we offer some 400 engineering students the opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes and experience a day in the life of an engineer. In this way we also do our bit in attracting extra attention to the function of engineer.

During this 5th edition of “Engineer's Day”, themed “The art of engineering”, Atlas Copco, as one of the main sponsors, put the spotlight on the unique cooperation project with the Lessius Racing Team. The Lessius Racing Team is a group of engineering students who are designing a low-energy racing car. The students hope this will win them the desirable international “Formula Student Competition” award.

“As an engineer you learn to look at what's around you in a different way, you keep looking for a better way to execute an existing tool,” says Frederik Heylen, communication manager of the Lessius Racing Team. “And this is exactly what we want to accomplish with the Lessius Racing Team: an ecological

On Wednesday March 21, a lot of companies and schools put the spotlight on their engineers, bachelors and students. The occasion was “Engineer's Day”, an initiative that aims to draw extra attention to the study and profession of engineering. Because 50% of grammar school students have no idea what an engineer does, nor what the study entails.

Did you know that… On our website www.meetatlascopco.be students will not only fi nd a large number of testimonials from engineers, but also an actual career simulator that will help them to get an idea of the different career opportunities.

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racing car. This is also why we are very pleased that a company such as Atlas Copco supports us fi nancially as well as with regard to knowhow.”

The “Formula Student Competition” awards a prize for technical design, innovation and fuel consumption. Considering that Atlas Copco also stands for innovation and environmental care, we defi nitely want to support initiatives

such as these. It encourages engineering students to innovate in a sustainable manner every day anew.

On this “Engineer's Day” brain-teasers were handed out in all canteens to offer a creative challenge not only to our engineers, but to all technological and innovative minds in our company. n

In all canteens, brain-teasers were distributed.


Job Event 2012

Starting February the HR-team and a number of ambassadors extensively promoted the event at several school

fairs, creating a nice attendance: 107 students sampled the atmosphere at Atlas Copco. 61 students made an appointment for a job interview on the spot.

On March 13 and 27, 2012 Atlas Copco organized its job event for graduating masters in industrial, engineering or commercial sciences, master in ICT or an economic orientation. The goal of the event was to allow the students to sample the atmosphere at Atlas Copco and to convince them to send in a job application.

Word of welcome by Horst Wasel.

The fi nal testing...

Making the prototype.

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Buying goods at the supplier.

The schedule was as follows: Reception with refreshments. Word of welcome by a President of Atlas

Copco Airpower. Workshop “Project cycle at Atlas Copco”. Guided tour through the different shops. Discussion bar: the canteen had been

transformed into a cosy area where the students could have a chat with employees from our different departments.

18 students who attended the job event will soon be our new colleagues! n


Atlas Copco is running for a good causeAtlas Copco's first participation to the “Antwerp 10-miles” was a big hit! On Sunday April 22, 155 Atlas Copco employees ran a total of 2359 kilometers and supported the Muco-association by doing so.

This year our runners literally put their best foot forward in aid of the Muco-association. To support this, Atlas

Copco paid for the participants' registration fee, gave them a running T-shirt and committed itself to donate 2 euro for each kilometer covered to the Muco-association.

Of those 155 runners 128 ran the 10-miles. Their performance yielded us the 24th place in the corporate ranking (out of 113 participating companies). Five brave colleagues had a shot at the marathon and 20 colleagues ran five kilometers in the ladies run or short run. This brought the total number of kilometers covered for Atlas Copco to 2359. This means that Atlas Copco was able to sponsor a round amount of 5000 euro to the Muco-association. Thank you to all the runners for this sportive effort and to all volunteers for their moral support!

How this disease affects the daily lives of these patients and their families, is testified

CFThe 'Muco Association' concerns itself with Mucoviscidosis patients and their families. Mucoviscidosis is the prevailing hereditary disease in Belgium. This disorder can affect the lungs as well as the digestive system. Mucoviscidosis hinders the functioning of the exocrine glands, causing them to produce an abnormally viscous and sticky mucus. 1200 children, youngsters and adults fight this terrible disease every day anew. On average they spend 3 to 4 hours a day on the treatment of their disease, not in order to be cured, but to alleviate or postpone the symptoms.

You can find more information on muco on the website of the Belgian Association for the battle against mucoviscidosis: www.muco.be.

by our colleagues Inge Craninckx and Gunther De Cnodder on our website www.meetatlascopco.be. n

Did you know that… ...our fastest time on the 10-miles is credited to Dave Verresen.

There are more photos of the 10-miles to be found on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/meetatlascopco).


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The aim of the meet was to work together to further develop and refi ne our messages to make them strong and

unique. Atlas Copco Compressor Technique should stand out from competition and deliver consistent and aligned messages under the umbrella of our brand promise, sustainable productivity.

It was a day full of inspiring ideas, creative brainstorm sessions and great networking opportunities. The results from the workshops are now being consolidated and will be used in future communication projects. Based on the discussions during the day, we will also look further into working together on common projects and how we can increase the interaction between divisions and Customer Centers. n

On June 28, an interactive communications meeting was arranged on the premises of the sports chalet at Atlas Copco Airpower. The meeting was opened with a captivating speech and message by Stephan Kuhn to the participating communication and employer branding colleagues from Airpower and communication colleagues from nearby customer centers UK, Belgium, France, Germany and Rental Europe.

Communications workshop to create sustainable messages

“The Profi le Store”Webshop Atlas Copco

Last year, Atlas Copco launched a new web shop, “The Profi le Store”. In this online store, product companies and customer centers, and now also our

distributors and customers, can buy work clothes and promotion material such as Atlas Copco T-shirts, fl ags, rucksacks, stickers and much more.

The range is larger than ever and will be updated at least twice a year. A selection of promotional items is also available for Atlas Copco employees and externals – as a fi rst step, within the European Union.

Have a look at all the nicely branded items at http://atlascopco.profi lestore.com


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management are being implemented at full speed. There are quite a few challenges in changing processes, routines and structures of an operational unit, we all know that. But the benefi ts we gain by implementing and living by the lean principles have proven well worth the effort.

Below is a short description of the basic 4 principles of lean management. By understanding them, you already get a good idea of how a lean mindset creates operational

Pull: The pull principle can be described as adjusting to the demands of the customers. Based on the customer requirements, decisions are taken on what components, material and information that is pulled to the assembly line.

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excellence and customer satisfaction. Of course, clear and frequent communication is also important factor.

Flow: There is always an optimal way in each operation when it comes to moving components, material and even information without idle time. By testing and discovering it, you get fl ow. Takt: As an orchestra needs the conductor to set the takt, the right harmonic takt is important on the assembly line in order to harmonize processes and demands. All parts of the processes should be synchronized.

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