Scania has been selected by Atlas Copco to power its large portable air
compressor range. This extended partnership with Atlas Copco implies an annual
volume of 800 engines for Scania.
Atlas Copco has developed a new range of portable large compressors that will be
powered by Scania engines. The partnership includes deliveries of Scania 9-, 13-
and 16-litre engines complying to the emission legislation Stage 4/Tier 4f.
“We are pleased with being selected Atlas Copco’s partner of choice to power its
compressors. I am confident and look forward to a successful market
introduction,” says Robert Sobocki, Senior Vice President and head of Scania
Engines.
Scania is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy
transport applications, and of industrial and marine engines. Service-related
products account for a growing proportion of the company’s operations, assuring
Scania customers of cost-effective transport solutions and maximum uptime Scania
also offers financial services. Employing some 41,000 people, the company
operates in about 100 countries. Research and development activities are
concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South
America, with facilities for global interchange of both components and complete
vehicles. In 2013, net sales totalled SEK 86.8 billion and net income amounted
to SEK 6.2 billion.
