Case details

Merger control

Case reference

CCENT/2006/35 - ATLAS COPCO/ABAC

Acquired

ABAC Aria Compressa, SpA.

Description

is a company that specializes in compressed air equipment and accessories; it produces, imports and distributes various types of compressor for industrial and professional uses

Acquiring

Atlas Copco Italia, SpA

Description

is the holding company of the ATLAS COPCO Group, which has a global presence in the following areas: the production and distribution of machinery and tools for the mining and extraction industry; the production and distribution of compressors, generators, industrial power tools and professional electric tools; and equipment rentals for the industrial and construction sectors. In Portugal the group is represented by Atlas Copco de Portugal Lda.

Sector

Extractive and manufacturing Industries

Activity (NACE)

C28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.

Applicable legislation

Art. 9(1)(a) (Law 18)

Notification thresholds

Market share

Type of merger

Horizontal

Cooperation with sector regulators

Status

Closed

Type of Investigation

Phase 1

AdC’s decision

Case description

Notified on 28 July 2006, this merger consists of the acquisition by ATLAS COPCO AB, through its subsidiary ATLAS COPCO ITALIA SpA, of sole control of ABAC ARIA COMPRESSA SpA.

Timeline

2006-09-21

COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of ABAC ARIA COMPRESSA SpA by ATLAS COPCO AB, via its subsidiary ATLAS COPCO ITALIA SpA

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