Atlas Copco - a leader in compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools and assembly systems, has made a commitment to contribute Rs 4 crores to combat the Covid-19 crisis. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the company has donated 50 ventilators to Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and 100 oxygen concentrators to district government hospitals in Maharashtra.

In yet another initiative, Atlas Copco will also support 5000 police personnel of Pune district to combat second wave of Covid-19 by distributing immunity boosting medicines, N95 masks, mini portable fogging machines, handheld UV scanners, Ionize air purifiers, thermo flasks, hand sanitizers. In addition to this, a large amount of donation of medical instruments, surgical materials and medicines to a hospital in Miraj has been extended.

Frans Van Niekerk, Managing Director, Atlas Copco India, said, “Atlas Copco has always stood up with its people and society. In this hard time of pandemic, Atlas Copco is committed to fight the deadly disease by contributing the possible help. We are highly obliged to extend our help and take responsibility to help the needful to fight the battle against covid-19.”

About Atlas Copco Group: Great ideas accelerate innovation. At Atlas Copco we have been turning industrial ideas into business-critical benefits since 1873. By listening to our customers and knowing their needs, we deliver value and innovate with the future in mind. Atlas Copco is based in Stockholm, Sweden with customers in more than 180 countries and about 37 000 employees. Revenues of BSEK 95/ 9 BEUR in 2021.