Atlas Copco Construction names new president

Rock Hill, South Carolina-based Atlas Copco Construction has appointed Scott Carnell as president of its U.S. division. Carnell has been assigned to lead the company in growing each of its product lines, including construction tools, portable energy and road construction equipment, within the contractor, dealer and rental industries across North America.

“Atlas Copco has always been committed to the success of this industry, which is also something I’m passionate about,” says Carnell. “I look forward to driving that commitment and building our support network in North America even further.”

Carnell brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his role, the last 10 of which have been with Atlas Copco. Just prior to his new role, Carnell was the president of Atlas Copco Rental in North America, based in LaPorte, Texas.

Carnell said he looks forward to renewing relationships with the construction industry, including dealers and rental centers as well as with the Atlas Copco support team. “It’s not just about me or Atlas Copco,” says Carnell. “It’s about the customers and what they need, Atlas Copco and the equipment it can provide them, and our strong support team. I want to help bring that all together.”

Carnell will be based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where Atlas Copco’s new 180,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will open in the spring of 2017. The new Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)-certified space has been designed to help the company grow with customers’ demands and offer a wide reach of customer support.

“Our new, larger plant shows our continued investment in the North American market and I look forward to seeing its impact,” comments Carnell. “We are not just talking about growing or being the best, we are putting the money and effort behind it so we can give customers here what they want and need to be successful.”

Carnell replaces Erik Sparby, who has accepted the role of general manager at the Atlas Copco Greater China Customer Center in Shanghai.