Atlas Copco Opens Customer Centers in the Baltic States.STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Atlas Copco (STO:ATCOA) (STO:ATCOB) has opened two new customer centers in the Baltic States Baltic states, the countries of Estonia, Latvia Latvia (lăt`vēə), Latvian Latvija, officially Republic of Latvia, republic (2005 est. pop. 2,290,000), 24,590 sq mi (63,688 sq km), north central Europe. It borders on Estonia in the north, Lithuania Lithuania (lĭth  ā`nēə), Lithuanian Lietuva, officially Republic of Lithuania, republic (2005 est. pop. 3,597,000), 25,174 sq mi (65,201 sq km), N central Europe. in the south, the Baltic Sea with the Gulf of Riga Riga (rē`gə), city (1992 est. pop. 901,700), capital of Latvia, on the Daugava (Western Dvina) River near its entry into the Gulf of Riga. A major Baltic port, it is also a rail junction, a military base, and an industrial and cultural center. in the west, Russia in the east, and Belarus in the southeast., and Lithuania, bordering on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Formed in 1918, they remained independent republics until their involuntary incorporation in 1940 into the USSR. They regained their independence in Sept., 1991, and virtually all Russian troops were withdrawn by Aug., 1994. Finland is usually classed with the Scandinavian rather than with the Baltic states. See also Baltic provinces. to better serve customers in the region. The two new companies, based Lithuania and Latvia, are part of the Compressor com·pres·sor (k m-pr s r)n. Technique business area and market the business area's product and services. "By establishing two new customer centers, Compressor Technique enhances its presence in the Baltic States and strengthens its commitment to current and future customers," says Ronnie Leten, President of Atlas Copco's business area Compressor Technique. Atlas Copco Compressor Technique has previously been active in Lithuania and Latvia through the recently acquired BEMT BEMT - Basic Electronics Maintenance Trainer BEMT - Bureau of Health Professions Education and Manpower Training Tryckluft AB, known as Baltair in the region. Together, the two new companies have some 20 employees. Atlas Copco Baltair SIA will operate from Riga, Latvia. Atlas Copco Baltair UAB UAB - Underwater Acoustic Beacon UAB - Underwriter Adjustment Bureau UAB - Union of Arab Banks UAB - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona UAB - University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB - Unix AppleTalk Bridge UAB - Until Advised By UAB - User Address Book will operate from Kaunus, Lithuania. Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions. The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers and business partners, and with more than 130 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's global reach spans more than 150 markets. In 2005, Atlas Copco had 27 000 employees and revenues of BSEK 53 (MEUR 5 600). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com. Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique business area develops, manufactures, markets, and services oil-free and oil-injected stationary air compressors, portable air compressors, gas and process compressors, turbo expanders, electric power generators, air treatment equipment and air management systems. It also offers specialty rental services. It innovates for superior productivity in applications such as manufacturing, construction, and the process industry worldwide. Principal product development and main manufacturing units are in Antwerp, Belgium. More information is available on www.atlascopco.com. This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net |
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