Atlas Copco expands German assembly solutions facility19.09.2015 7.00
Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, will expand its SCA facility in Bretten, Germany, to meet growing customer demand for its innovative assembly solutions. Atlas Copco SCA, part of the Group’s Industrial Technique business area, has grown rapidly in recent years as customers increasingly use its dispensing equipment for effective assembly including adhesives and sealants. Adhesive solutions are used for example by automotive manufacturers that want to use lighter materials such as aluminum instead of steel to make the vehicles more fuel efficient. Traditional welding can be difficult with the lighter materials, opening up for alternative assembly technologies. Another increasingly popular assembly method is self-pierce riveting, where Atlas Copco became market leader with last year’s acquisition of Henrob. The German facility is one of seven SCA innovation centers worldwide, from China to the U.S. At the centers, customers get the opportunity to test adhesive solutions for their specific applications, giving them a key role from an early stage in shaping the solutions they need. For more information, please see www.sca-solutions.com. “ Our smart assembly systems truly help customers become more productive,” said Mats Rahmström, President of Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique business area. “The expansion of the facility in Germany reflects the growing demand we see from customers for our solutions.” |