Rental exit

25 April 2008

US: Atlas Copco is exploring the sale of its North American equipment rental company RSC Equipment Rental following a strategic review of the business. The company says RSC is performing well, but that it does not fit with its other manufacturing activities. The business area reported revenues of US$ 1.55 billion and operating profits of US$ 357 million in 2005.

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