Atlas Copco was founded in 1873 in Stockholm, Sweden. The company specializes in compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools, and assembly systems. Its main product lines include oil-injected and oil-free air compressors, gas and process compressors, energy recovery solutions, and industrial power tools.

The company serves manufacturing, oil and gas, construction, mining, automotive, electronics, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Popular machine models include the GA series of oil-injected screw compressors, ZR/ZT series of oil-free compressors, and GHS VSD+ vacuum pumps. The Power Technique division produces portable compressors, generators, and light towers under brands such as HiLight and QAS.