Atlas Copco Acquires Hydraulic Tool Maker

Atlas Copco Construction Tools, headquartered in Stockholm, has acquired Lifton Bulgaria EEOD and Lifton Braker A/S, based in Rousse, Bulgaria, and in Aalborg, Denmark, respectively.

Lifton is a leading maker of hydraulic hand-held breakers, hydraulic power packs, cut-off saws, core drills, post drivers, water pumps and other equipment for the construction, demolition, utility, mining and rental industries.

Atlas Copco has integratged Lifton's products into its line, enabling the company to offer a full line of hand-held hydraulic tools.

"The acquisition of Lifton greatly expands out presence and growth potential in the hand-held tools market," Atlas Copco Construction Tools President Peter Bigwood says. "Lifton's reputation pr providing high quality products and customer service complements out goal of being first in mind and first in choice in the hand-held demolition tool market."

The Atlas Copco Group includes the Atlas Copco, RSC Equipment Rental and Chicago Pneumatic brands. More information is available online at www.atlascopco.com.