Atlas Copco Assistance on Calamity Affected Partners (ACAP)

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Good day.

We all have seen the effects of the recent typhoon Ondoy, particularly in the Eastern part of Manila. We hope that the extent of damage to your business is only minimal.

During these difficult times, Atlas Copco keeps our commitment to you as your partner in Compressed Air Systems solutions.

We would like to extend our helping hand to ensure that your business operation will resume to its normal level as soon as possible.

Please feel free to call the following Atlas Copco Help Line numbers so you can avail of our immediate assistance to ensure your Air Compressors and Air Dryers get back to normal operation.

- Atlas Copco Calamity Help Line - (02) 843-0242

Or you can call or text our Business Division Managers on their mobile phone below for immediate assistance:

- Mr. Danilo A. Talaugon - 0928 5040369
- Mr. Eric F. Alfonso - 0920 9004108

We look forward to hear from you soon.

Brand new portable air compressors. Right here, right now!

Are you looking for BRAND NEW portable air compressors?
Do you want to experience the renowned Atlas Copco quality and reliability?
Do you need the best right now?

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Get the latest updates on our brand new on-stock portable units through our weekly Infocast updates.

This is a great opportunity for you to own an Atlas Copco unit now!

Atlas Copco machines are designed and manufactured to provide you with precision mechanical superiority and reliability. And because our premium products are backed by extensive warranties, on-stock spare parts, and competent service engineers, you get to experience Atlas Copco quality at its fullest!

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Abet Cantuba
Portable Air Division Business Line Manager
Atlas Copco Philippines
Laguna Technopark, Binan, Laguna
TL (+63 2) 843 -0535 to 39 loc. 113
DL (+63 49) 544-0536
Mobile (+63 918) 913-4478
abet.cantuba@ph.atlascopco.com
www.atlascopco.com

Are you looking for top quality USED portable GENERATORS?

Are you looking for top quality USED portable generators?
Do you want to experience the renowned Atlas Copco quality and reliability?
Are your projects on a limited budget?

Look no further!

Get the latest updates on our used portable units through our weekly Infocast updates.

Although these machines already have runtime on their respective clocks, this program is a great opportunity for you to own an Atlas Copco generator, even with a limited budget! With our qualified warranties, on-stock spare parts, and competent service engineers ready to support these units, get ready to experience Atlas Copco quality even on our used equipment.

It’s all in the brand. Sometimes, getting a branded used but top-quality machine is better than getting something new.

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Abet Cantuba
Portable Air Division Business Line Manager
Atlas Copco Philippines
Laguna Technopark, Binan, Laguna
TL (+63 2) 843 -0535 to 39 loc. 113
DL (+63 49) 544-0536
Mobile (+63 918) 913-4478
abet.cantuba@ph.atlascopco.com
www.atlascopco.com

Are you looking for top quality USED portable air compressors?

Are you looking for top quality USED portable air compressors?
Do you want to experience the renowned Atlas Copco quality and reliability?
Are your projects on a limited budget?

Look no further!

Get the latest updates on our used portable units through our weekly Infocast updates.

Although these machines already have runtime on their respective clocks, this program is a great opportunity for you to own an Atlas Copco air compressor, even with a limited budget! With our qualified warranties, on-stock spare parts, and competent service engineers ready to support these units, get ready to experience Atlas Copco quality even on our used equipment.

It’s all in the brand. Sometimes, getting a branded used but top-quality machine is better than getting something new.

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Specialty Rental Application Story: Oil & Gas + Win an Apple Ipod

Want to win an Apple Ipod? See details below.

Product range: Atlas Copco PTS 916
Application: Pipeline Services
Date: September 2008
Location: TownGas | Hong Kong
Technology: Oil-free air

Problem:
The customer is responsible for supply of gas to Hong Kong. The work carried out involved cleaning, drying and coating of the 6km under sea tie-in line from vessel to receival terminal. They required a large volume of 100% oil-free air at -40deg dew point in order to push cleaning pigs through the length of the pipeline. Once the pipeline was cleaned it was dried using -40 deg air.

The final process was to push another series of pigs through the pipeline which lined the pipe with a special coating which protected it from the gas. This process will keep the pipeline in working order for up to 6 years before the process is required to be repeated.

Solution:
The customer required 6000 cfm of air at -40deg dew point on board a barge located in the waters off Hong Kong. They also required another 1500cfm unit to be mounted in the receiving terminal to provide back pressure against the pigs to help regulate their speed - this unit was moved onboard the barge during the drying process to increase the volume of air during this time. We offered 5 PTS916 units and 5 x Desiccant Dryers to meet the customer’s requirements.

Technical solution:
4 - 5 units PTS916 + dryers set up on board barge vessel.

Added value:
The customer was able to complete their project within schedule and with minimal downtime.

The project had to be finished within a certain period of time due to the fact that the works were being carried out on the main delivery pipeline for gas into HK.

Elements of success:
We won due to our expertise and experience within the region. We were also able to offer 24/7 support to the project through our CTS department who maintained the units during the rental.

We offered 100% satisfactory solution with relatively fast transport and connection. Atlas Copco won through constant customer interaction, working with the clients to develop the layout and placement of the PTS units.

Because the project was completed without any hitches, Atlas Copco serves another satisfied customer.

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Win an Apple Ipod Raffle

Mechanics:
Do you want to win an Apple Ipod Shuffle? Join the Raffle now!

Answer the question: What company provides the best Oil-free Specialty Rental solution in the country?

Just send us your answer, together with the following details:
Your (1) Name, (2) Company, and (3) Cellphone number.

Email the above information to ph.atlascopco@gmail.com .
The above information will serve as your raffle entry. Raffle is open to current and prospective Air Compressor / Compressed Air System users.

The 1st raffle will be held on September 15, 2009. Entries received before September 11, 2009 shall qualify for the 1st raffle. Atlas Copco Philippines will call the winner through cellphone.

Specialty Rental Application Stories + Ipod raffle

To help you, our readers, understand the different uses of Specialty Rental, we are posting a series of articles how our existing customers have used and are using our Oil-Free Rental machines. You'll find that the most commonly rented are the PTS916 engine/diesel driven oil-free unit, and the ZT90 electric driven oil-free air compressor.

The Application Stories Series show how companies in different industries and fields maximize Specialty Rental. They range from the Semicon, Oil & Gas, Tire, Power Generation and many more. We hope that you could pick up something new and interesting with each new post!

To drive further interest in Specialty Rental, we are having a raffle for an Apple Ipod! Please check the mechanics below:

Win an Apple Ipod Raffle

Mechanics:
Do you want to win an Apple Ipod Shuffle? Join the Raffle now!

Answer the question: What company provides the best Oil-free Specialty Rental solution in the country?

Just send us your answer, together with the following details:
Your (1) Name, (2) Company, and (3) Cellphone number.

Email the above information to ph.atlascopco@gmail.com .
The above information will serve as your raffle entry. Raffle is open to current and prospective Air Compressor / Compressed Air System users.

The 1st raffle will be held on September 15, 2009. Entries received before September 11, 2009 shall qualify for the 1st raffle. Atlas Copco Philippines will call the winner through cellphone.

Specialty Rental Application Story: Semicon + Win an Apple Ipod

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Find out the details below.

Product Range: ZT Oil-free Compressors
Application: Instrument Air
Date: 2006 to present
Location: Honeywell | Thailand
Technology: Oil-free air


Problem:
In the year 2001, Honeywell established a new factory in Thailand for the production of Electronic Materials for Wafer Fabrication. When originally designed by a consultant, the compressed air system specified the use of an oil-injected GA 110 (1+1) with one desiccant dryer and three filters (Technically Oil-Free) for use with Painting and Pneumatics.

After two years the business expanded to using two GA 110 units + one dryer. Due to the fact that the dryer + filters were designed for use with one GA110, the result to the system was a large amount of oil in the system and a number of product defects in final QA.

Solution:

In 2006, we recommended the separation of the Painting line and Pneumatic line with the installation of one ZT 132 + FD 560 to supply the paint line, with 750 cfm at working pressure 7 bar pressure dew point +5C.

Since that time, they have had no problems with the quality of their product. Two years later, they are still renting our ZT132 Air Compressor.

Added value:
They only pay one amount for the rental fee but they have the following benefits:
- Have the fixed cost
- Get Supervisor for the compressed air system
- Get Oil-Free Air
- Zero defect of product
- 24/7 Service and Maintenance
- The rental fee can be booked as the operating cost not asset
- Save on TAX

Elements of success:

We were able to provide 100% oil free air as a total solution package for their problem. We were able to satisfy the customer so well that they now prefer to rent rather than buy.

Atlas Copco’s reputation was the primary reason why they approached Atlas Copco Specialty Rental. As the project progressed, they were thankful for our ability to react quickly to the constant changes.

Because the project was completed without any hitches, Atlas Copco serves another satisfied customer.

Nobody else but Atlas Copco can deliver this kind of security!

Win an Apple Ipod Raffle

Mechanics:
Do you want to win an Apple Ipod Shuffle? Join the Raffle now!

Answer the question: What company provides the best Oil-free Specialty Rental solution in the country?

Just send us your answer, together with the following details:

Your (1) Name, (2) Company, and (3) Cellphone number.

Email the above information to ph.atlascopco@gmail.com .
The above information will serve as your raffle entry. Raffle is open to current and prospective Air Compressor / Compressed Air System users.

The 1st raffle will be held on September 15, 2009. Entries received before September 11, 2009 shall qualify for the 1st raffle. Atlas Copco Philippines will call the winner through cellphone.

Atlas Copco runners finish Milo Marathon road race

Congratulations to all Atlas Copco Runners who finished their very first Road Race – be it the 5K and 21K!

21K Finishers
(In Photo L – R): George Lapat (1st Time), Mark Magpantay (1st time), Emilee and Eric Alfonso, Romel Tamayo (1st time)

5K Finishers
Mel Galvez (1st time), Dennis Subida (1st time), Williard Ranjo, Leo Basilio, Hector Melencio

Atlas Copco first to offer certified ‘net zero energy consumption’ compressors - the ‘Carbon Zero’ Range

Antwerp, Belgium, June 30, 2009: Atlas Copco’s Oil-free Air division has announced that the company’s ZR series of water-cooled oil-free air compressors with built-in energy recovery systems is the first in the world to be TÜV certified for ‘net zero energy consumption’ at specific design conditions. It has been proven that 100% of the electrical power input could be recovered in the form of hot water. With these ‘Carbon Zero’ compressors, industries using a great deal of hot water and steam such as food & beverage, dairies, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and petrochemicals, power plants, clean rooms and textiles can dramatically cut down on their energy bill.

Energy savings in compressed air systems are very important as energy consumption typically represents over 80% of a compressor’s lifecycle cost. While compressed air systems on average account for about 10% of industrial electricity consumption, it can be as high as 40% of a plant’s electricity bill. For this reason, Atlas Copco has been innovating for energy-efficient compressed air solutions for many years. The new certification is yet another milestone in Atlas Copco’s history of innovation.

“We are very pleased to offer our customers a compressed air solution which can recover 100% of the input energy,” says Stephan Kuhn, President of Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area. “Today our customers face stringent targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. With the Carbon Zero compressor, customers can get compressed air virtually for free, which has significant impact towards preserving the environment and also on their bottom line.”

The independent Technische Überwachungs-Verein (German Technical Monitoring Association, or “TÜV”) earlier this year supervised the type-testing of Atlas Copco’s ZR 55-750 water-cooled oil-free screw compressors, equipped with built-in energy recovery systems . The testing process involved real-time measurement of the electrical power input and the output power as hot water. The two measurements were then compared. It was proven that under the specific design conditions of 40°C and 70% relative humidity, 100% of the input electrical power could be recovered.

While the Carbon Zero compressor compresses air, all the input electrical energy is converted into heat. This heat appears at different compressor components. The challenge is really to pick up this heat from all the components which are the compression elements, the oil cooler, intercooler and aftercooler. The built-in energy recovery system circulates cooling water through all these components and as a result of the heat transfer, yields hot water at up to 90°C. This hot water can find several applications in the industry.

Most industries can make use of hot water for space heating, showers and other such applications. However the industries that will benefit the most are those that have a continuous need for hot water and steam in their processes. Typical process hot water and steam users include food & milk processing plants (scalding, cleaning, sterilization, melting), pulp & paper industry (in the digester & evaporators, and in bleaching, pulping ), textile industry (dyeing, stabilization of manmade fibers), pharmaceutical industry (fermentation and sterilization), refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants (steam distillation, enhanced recovery, stripping, heat tracing), power plants (electricity generation), clean rooms (humidification).

The hot water or steam is normally generated using industrial boilers which consume electricity or fuels like heating oil or natural gas. When using hot water from the compressor, either directly or as pre-heated boiler feed water, the consumption of fuel can be either dramatically reduced or be eliminated. This results in significant energy savings.

Chris Lybaert, President of Atlas Copco’s Oil-free Air Division says “In summary, the Carbon Zero compressor offers our customers a double-win with enormous environmental benefits along with increased profitability.”

Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions. The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers and business partners, and with 136 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group’s global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2008, Atlas Copco had 34 000 employees and revenues of BSEK 74 (BEUR 7.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

Oil-free Air is a division within Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique business area. It develops, manufactures, and markets oil-free air compressors for all kind of industries worldwide where the air quality is vital, and oil-injected compressors for less critical applications. The division focuses on air optimization systems and quality air solutions to further improve customers’ productivity. The divisional headquarters and main production center are located in Antwerp, Belgium.

Atlas Copco Philippines
Atlas Copco (Philippines) Inc. is part of the global Atlas Copco group of companies with headquarters in Sweden. Atlas Copco’s Philippine Head Office is at Laguna Technopark, Binan, Laguna. The company is a world leading provider of industrial solutions, specializing on Air Productivity among others. Their products and services range from compressed air equipment/compressors, generators, to related aftermarket and rental. Backed by more than 135 years of experience, they innovate for superior productivity. For more details on products and services, please visit www.atlascopco.com.

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Atlas Copco Philippines holds 2009 Technolympics

Participants attended a challenging, hands-on, competitive 2-day event called the 2009 Atlas Copco Philippines Technolympics last June 5 & 6, 2009 at the head office at the Laguna Technopark. The participants were Product Engineers from Atlas Copco Philippines Compressor Technique’s major divisions: Oil-Free Air, Industrial Air, Portable Air, Specialty Rental, and Aftermarket Sales.

This year’s Technolympics was divided into 2 parts. The first part covered the introduction and a skills-refresh workshop highlighting the effective use of technology in the sales process. The second part was the competition proper - a sales simulation contest, where the company’s top management acted as the customers in close-to-real life sales situations.

A cut above the rest

At the end of two days, Rainier Javier (R, with Jonnie Regis L in photo), Portable Air Product Engineer, stood out and won the top 2009 Technolympics honors. Toribio Amoto, from Atlas Copco’s Mindanao operations, came in at second.

Jonnie Regis, CT General Manager, praised Rainier saying, “We were pleasantly surprised with Rainier’s performance today. From the previous years’ Technolympics editions, he showed a lot of improvement. His presentation blew us away!”

DOE, with Atlas Copco Philippines, holds CNG Seminar

The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE), in cooperation with Atlas Copco Philippines, recently held the CNG Refueling Station Technology Seminar last May 21, 2009, at the DOE Audio-Visual Room, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

The 63 participants who attended the seminar were from the following sectors: transportation, fuel, power, government, and the academe.

Direct education

In line with the government's Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport (NGVPPT), this whole-day technical symposium was aimed to educate the different industry stakeholders on the many technological, and even some of the economic advantages of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

Ankur Arora, Intermech New Zealand’s Sales & Proposal Engineer, was invited to share his expertise and experience on CNG technology. Ankur highlighted his vast experiences in Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Iran, Australia and Africa.

He said, "Although the country’s CNG network is still in its infant stage, I believe with proper education and guidance, the Philippines could match and even surpass the other countries' utilization of CNG. Plus, the country has a ready supply of CNG waiting to be tapped and maximized."

Ms. Evelyn Reyes, OIC-Director for the DOE’s Energy Utilization Management Board, said, “The huge turnout is a testament on how vital the industry players see CNG in the near future. We hope the technical knowledge the participants gained from this seminar will enlighten them on the benefits of CNG.”

Hector Melencio, Atlas Copco Marketing Specialist, added “We thank Elma Karunungan and Beth Capid of the Alternative Fuels and Energy Technology Division for helping make this seminar happen. We’re also very grateful to the DOE for inviting bus operators and manufacturers to this forum. Once a proper supply avenue has been established by organizations like Callandra LCNG Fuels Corp, we believe that the bus operators will be the prime movers in maximizing CNG.”

Intermech New Zealand

Intermech Ltd. is part of the Atlas Copco Group. The company specializes in designing & manufacturing key CNG refuelling components. It has over 30 years of experience in the design and manufacture of CNG/NGV station equipment. For more company information, please visit www.intermech.co.nz.

Ankur added, "We are the region's top total service solution provider. We encourage your visit the Intermech factory to witness these capabilities 1st hand."

Atlas Copco Philippines

Atlas Copco (Philippines) Inc. is part of the global Atlas Copco group of companies with headquarters in Sweden. Atlas Copco’s Philippine Head Office is at Laguna Technopark, Binan, Laguna. The company is a world leading provider of industrial solutions, specializing in Air Productivity among others. Their products and services range from compressed air equipment/compressors, generators, to related aftermarket and rental. Backed by more than 135 years of experience, they innovate for superior productivity. For more details on products and services, please visit www.atlascopco.com.

Laguna Technopark Cares Beyond Air with 10-K Fun Run

In line with their drive to Care Beyond Air and go beyond business, Atlas Copco Philippines partnered with Laguna Technopark Association, Inc. (LTAI) to successfully hold the 2009 LTA 10-K EKIDEN last May 23, 2009.

LTA-based companies or locators participated in the 12th edition of the EKIDEN. Ekiden means “fun run” in Japanese.

Winners all of them

Running the 10K is no joke. But because of the scores of spectators and supporters that lined the course, these runners pushed themselves to the limit.

Everybody went home a winner. The top 3 teams were awarded with individual medals and custom-built wood trophies, plus special items from the sponsors. The rest also got special items from the sponsors.

Faster and faster

The starting gun fired at 7 am, and the race was expected to end at around 10 am. But with the very fast times clocked in, it all ended under 9 am. Mr. Jonnie Regis, Atlas Copco CT General Manager, said, “Another year, another fantastic run! We hope to see more teams battle it out next year.”

Caring Beyond Air

Caring Beyond Air has become Atlas Copco Philippines’ way of life. It is the company’s vision to become and remain First in Mind – First in Choice of both external and internal customers by going beyond business and building on relationships with fellow employees, customers, business partners, shareholders, to society and the environment.

Maximize your earnings with our GN Compressors

Nitrogen is all around us. When used to replace oxygen and other gases in tire inflation, it enhances handling, improves fuel efficiency, extends tire life, protects the Earth and, most importantly, keeps you safer on the road.

Big Deal

Proper tire pressure is a big deal. Maintain it with nitrogen, and you'll see these three primary benefits:

• Increased Fuel Efficiency – Correct tire pressure keeps the manufacturer's recommended “contact patch” on the road. This lessens the rolling resistance and maximizes fuel efficiency.

• Longer Tire Life – When it comes in contact with other materials, oxygen causes oxidation. Oxidation can make rubber brittle and cause it to lose tensile strength. In addition, at high temperatures and pressures, oxygen reacts and damages inner tire liners and belt packages; nitrogen does not.

• Increased Safety – Under-inflated tires cause 90% of blowouts. Nitrogen provides more reliable pressure for reduced blowout potential.
*Relevant info taken from getnitrogen.org website.

Right Investment

Invest in Nitrogen! Invest in Atlas Copco’s GN Dual Output Compressor (Air/Nitrogen)!

The GN provides air and a dependable flow of nitrogen from a complete, quiet, energy efficient package that installs easily in minimal space. The GN is the ideal solution for fleet owners, owners of tire shops, prestigious car dealers and other industry applications.

Do the Math!

Assumptions:

Electricity cost: Php 117,600/annum
7KW/hour power consumption
Operation: 8 hours/day at 6 days/week at 50 weeks/year
Php 7.00 / KW electricity charge

Revenues: Php 900,000/annum*
Php 150/tire – average price for Nitrogen filling
4 tires/car
5 cars/new customers/day
Operation: 6 days/week at 50 weeks/year
* Revenues will increase for top up/return customers

With an initial investment of Php 468,255 (vat ex), you can recoup your investment in as short as 7 months. You could earn more than Php 730,000 net in a year! At the end of 5 years, you can earn more than Php 3,000,000!

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Atlas Copco Philippines supports DOE’s energy conservation initiatives

150 attendees from different Laguna Technopark locators attended the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Seminar and the Ecoindex Resource Recovery Event at the Laguna Technopark Inc. (LTI) Admin Building last 23 April 2009. These events were organized by LTI and conducted by resource persons from the Philippine Department of Energy.

With the Ecoindex tagline “Waste is a resource, waiting to be recovered,” Laguna Technopark locators were encouraged to step up their energy efficiency efforts by showing best examples/experiences of different companies.

George Lapat, Atlas Copco Industrial Air Product Engineer, conveyed the importance of these initiatives by saying, “We were made aware on what we should do. The sharing of best known methods would not only help us in our own energy efficiency campaigns. But more importantly, these tips would also help us help our customers and partners better.”

Atlas Copco Philippines runs for the Whale Sharks

Atlas Copco Philippines’ Team Air Runners joined the “Condura Run 09: Skyway Run For The Whale Sharks” last 22nd of March 2009. The race was held at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

Team Air Runners is currently composed of local Atlas Copco Compressor Technique (CT) employees who are running enthusiasts.

A time for firsts

In their very first 10K run, Eric Alfonso, Mark Magpantay, Romel Tamayo, Nathan Nofuente and George Lapat (in photo L-R) all ran under a relatively fast 1 hour and 16 minutes. Not bad for first timers!

Eric, the Industrial Air Business Line Manager, said, "All of the team Air Runners finished the 10km run from as fast as 56 minutes up to 1 hour, 15 minutes. These guys really did well in our first 10km run. I certainly believe that this will not be the last. Congratulations to all of us who have achieved our goals for this run! We encourage newbie runners to join us in our next race!"

Running for nature

Part of Atlas Copco Philippines “Caring Beyond Air” advocacy is to look beyond business and give back to society and the environment. Jonnie Regis, Country CT General Manager, said, “We are proud to support Condura’s advocacy to help save the country’s marine environment. Last year’s Run was aimed to support the Tubbataha Reef. This year’s Run will be supporting the program to protect the whale sharks in Donsol, Sorsogon.”

Eric added, “In our little way, we, the Team Air Runners have contributed to the cause of preserving and protecting the environment. And the best part of it, we can still enjoy one of the sports that we came to love - running!”

Condura Run 2009

The Condura Run offered races to meet the participants’ level of fitness: 3km Fun Run; 5km Discovery Run; 10km Challenge; and the 21KM Half-marathon. This half-marathon is the first ever run to go through the Skyway.

The mission of the Condura Run is to inspire people to run and at the same time, help save the marine environment and promote eco-tourism by making people aware of the richness that lie beneath our seas. Visit them at www.condurarun.com.

Atlas Copco Philippines

Atlas Copco (Philippines) Inc. is part of the global Atlas Copco group of companies with headquarters in Sweden. Atlas Copco’s Philippine Head Office is at Laguna Technopark, Binan, Laguna. The company is a world leading provider of industrial solutions, specializing in Air Productivity among others. Their products and services range from compressed air equipment/compressors, generators, to related aftermarket and rental. Backed by more than 135 years of experience, they innovate for superior productivity. For more details on products and services, please visit www.atlascopco.com.

Next run

Join Team Air Runners in their next race: Airspeed Runs for a Cause, April 5, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia.

Atlas Copco Philippines joins Earth Hour 2009

On 8:30PM, last Saturday 28 March 2009, Atlas Copco turned off its lights to be one with the planet in making a statement against global warming.

Atlas Copco's Hector Melencio said, "Joining Earth Hour is part of our commitment to help save the planet. This may have been a small gesture, but turning off the lights for Earth Hour is line with what our company has been advocating all along. In fact, we have an advocacy program called Caring Beyond Air, which highlights not only our responsibility to our employees and customers, but to society and the environment as well."

He added, "We gear all of our solutions, products and services to be as efficient as possible. We help reduce emissions and power consumption. And by helping our customers and partners cut and reduce power costs, we help them save the environment."

Earth Hour

This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.

For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background had the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming.

In 2009, Earth Hour was being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009. Visit them at www.earthhour.org.

Atlas Copco Philippines shares best practices with Iron and Steel industry

South East Asia Iron & Steel Institue (SEASI), in cooperation with Philippine Iron & Steel Institute (PISI), held the SEASI 2009 Traveling Seminar last March 20, 2009, at the Discovery Suites, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The seminar’s topic was “Controlling and Improving Yield in Steel Making and Rolling Operation.”

Atlas Copco (Philippines) Inc. was given the privilege to be one of the 6 international organizations tapped to share their best know methods and practices. Eric Alfonso, Atlas Copco Philippines’ Industrial Air Business Line Manager, shared his technical knowledge on “Energy Conservation in Compressed Air Systems” to the participants of the SEASI Seminar. The other speakers were from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Indonesia.

Vital parts

Compressed Air Systems are vital cogs to the steel making and rolling process, where compressed air systems consume more than 40% of the factories’ energy requirements. Having an inefficient system would definitely pull profits down. System inefficiency may be caused by incorrect air compressor, dryer, and tank sizing, faulty system designs, or others.

To help industry players address these inefficiencies, Eric Alfonso gave an overview of what should and not be done to maximize air compressors. He said, “Not only will this info help make and keep your systems more efficient; more importantly, this would help bring your costs down, helping you cut expenses and save more. Especially in times like these, every peso counts.”

Ms. Luz Dela Cuesta of PISI Secretariat was thankful of the knowledge Eric imparted, saying, “These annual Traveling Seminars aim to improve the skill and technologies of steel production personnel, to minimize production cost, and to introduce new technologies for the steel industry in the region. This is where we are grateful for companies like Atlas Copco, who share their knowledge and expertise to help industry players.”

Intermech's CNG expert visits the Philippines

Ankur Arora, Intermech Sales & Proposal Engineer, visited the Atlas Copco Philippines Head Office last February 12 and 13, 2009 to share his expertise and experience on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology with the local sales and technical teams.

Ankur (center, wearing glasses) highlighted his experiences in Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Iran, Australia and Africa. He noted that the above mentioned countries/regions already have mature CNG networks, giving their respective transporation sectors a cheaper and cleaner alternative. He said, "Although the CNG network in Philippines is still in its infant stage, I believe with proper education and guidance, you could match the other countries' levels. Plus, the country has a ready supply of CNG waiting to be tapped and maximized."

Based in New Zealand, Intermech Ltd. is part of the Atlas Copco Group. The company specializes in designing & manufacturing key CNG refuelling components. Its has over 30 years of experience in the design and manufacture of CNG/NGV Station Equipment including:

* Compressor Design, Manufacture and Packaging
* Packaging OEM Compressors
* Design and packaging of Compressors Electric Drive or Gas Engine Drive
* Dispenser Manufacture
* Development of Technology for Very Fast Fill (VFF) for car, bus and trucks filling
* Mother / Daughter Systems
* Pressure Reducing Stations
* Ground Storage and Mobile Storage Systems

Ankur added, "We are the region's top total service solution provider. We encourage your visit the Intermech factory to witness these capabilities 1st hand."

For more details about Intermech, please visit http://intermech.co.nz.

CNG Education

Hector Melencio, Marketing Specialist, added, "To objectively help educate the public on the pros and cons on CNG technology, we have gotten in touch with the Alternative Fuels and Energy Technology Division of the Department of Energy. We will help them come up with a detailed info campaign in the next few months."

We provide the system, you produce Nitrogen

We provide the system, you produce Nitrogen.

From electronics laboratories to food packaging applications, our range of PSA Nitrogen Generator Systems gives you the quickest, simplest, and cheapest way to start generating your own nitrogen. Produce nitrogen of up to 99.999% purity right on site. With our systems, you get:

• Extra savings: Enjoy up to 80% savings on the cost of the nitrogen you use compared to buying nitrogen in bulk.

• Value for money: Payback is usually under 18 months, and the product has a typical lifespan of over 10 years.

• An ensured constant supply: You never have to worry about a delivery not getting to you in time again ‐ without interruption 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Save space & minimize risk and handling errors: No need for gas bottles/liquid nitrogen tank in the yard.

• Simplified administration: Save time & money with no weekly deliveries to manage.

• Very low running costs: Use your compressed air supply. Average annual servicing costs of only $300.

We want to help you by delivering only products and services that help increase your business efficiency and profitability.

The brochure below (in .jpg) shows you a glimpse of our range of products. For more details on PSA Nitrogen Generator Systems, please feel free to contact us. Eric Alfonso, the Industrial Air Business Line Manager, or one of our Product Engineers would be more than happy to discuss this with you in person.

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GIMME' Your Heart!

Atlas Copco Philippines celebrated the Month of Love with "GIMME' Your Heart!" (The Search for the Most Desirable Atlas Copco Employee). This event was done through the efforts of the Atlas Copco Employees Club (ACEC).

Employees bought heart stickers and placed them on 'desirable' fellow employees. After days of collecting stickers, these were then tallied on February 11, 2009. The employee with the most number of heart stickers won an all expense-paid dinner date for 2 at one of the Metro’s fanciest restaurants on February 14, 2009.

Part of the proceeds of this event went to ACEC's outreach program.

Cut electricity costs with Atlas Copco Blowers and Low Pressure Air Compressors

How would you like to cut your electricity costs by up to 40 percent per month? Give us a few minutes of your time and we’ll show you how.

Atlas Copco Blowers and Low Pressure Air Compressors are part of the most cost-effective, all-in-one compressed air solutions that optimize the pressure, volume and air treatment equipment for your production processes. Moreover, our machines can take on a wide range of applications, such as pneumatic conveying, waste water treatment and printing applications among others.

We want to help you by delivering only products and services that help increase your business efficiency and profitability.

The brochure below (in .jpg) shows you a glimpse of our range of products. For more details on Atlas Copco Blowers and Low Pressure Air Compressors, please feel free to contact us. Nelson Roque, the Oil-Free Business Line Manager, or one of our Product Engineers would be more than happy to discuss this with you in person.

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Atlas Copco Philippines hosts students from Mapua

Atlas Copco (Philippines) Inc. hosted 20 graduating students from the Mapua Institute of Technology last 26 January 2009. The students visited Atlas Copco Philippines’ Head Office in Laguna Technopark as part of their “Plant Inspection Trip and Seminars” class. The students were accompanied by their adviser, Engr. Graciano Emmanuelito Dela Cruz III.

Deo Ybarrita, Technical Training Manager, not only showed them the theoretical aspects of Compressed Air Systems, but also how these theories are applied in real life. He added, “Since books alone are not enough to show them what really happens inside the machines, it is important that they see how the insides of an air compressor look like and how the system operates.” The students saw a cross-section of an actual screw compressor. They also had a chance to help out Atlas Copco’s Service Team repair a unit.

Led by their class president, Jaren Santos, they were grateful for the experience. This not only added to their theoretical know how, but more importantly, it showed them how actual machines work.

Hector Melencio, CT Marketing Specialist, gave a short background on Atlas Copco. He also introduced to them the wide range of air compressors the company has, such as Oil-free; oil-injected industrial, portable; and specialty rental air compressors.

First in Oil-free Air Technology

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Atlas Copco Philippines part of Texas Instruments (TI) – Air Liquide Philippines (ALPI) Bulk Gas Plant

Atlas Copco Philippines was recently invited to the opening ceremony of the Texas Instruments (TI) – Air Liquide Philippines (ALPI) Bulk Gas Plant last January 16, 2009 at the TI-ALPI Gas Yard, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. Johan Lindqvist, Air Liquide President and CEO, was there to open the ceremony.

The plant is designed and installed as an end-to-end system to optimize the cost efficiency of bulk gas deliveries, a huge portion of which is nitrogen.

Big role

What's Atlas Copco's part in all this, you may ask.

An Atlas Copco compressed dry air system efficiently provides oil-free air to the facilities and production requirement. This system complies with the most stringent Class Zero oil-free requirements.

To date, this is the Philippines’ largest - largest centrifugal air compressor, largest screw air compressor, and largest heat of compression desiccant dryer installation in the Philippines.

Atlas Copco (Philippines) Inc. names Top Performers for 2008

With their important contributions to the success of Atlas Copco (Philippines), Inc., Raymond Buenaventura (Right) and William So (Left) were named the 2008 Compressor Technique (CT) Top Performers of the Year during the Annual Kick-off meeting. Raymond received the Salesman of the Year award, while William got the Service Engineer of the Year award.

The screening committee, led by Philippine CT General Manager Jonnie Regis, chose Raymond among six finalists in the Sales Category, while William was chosen among three finalists in the Service Category.

As Top Performers for Atlas Copco Philippines, they are recognized for the exemplary performance and valuable contributions. Finalists for the Salesman of the Year were evaluated under 4 major categories: achievement of sales targets; peer evaluation; technical test results; and performance in the Atlas Copco Technolympics. On the other hand, the Service Engineer of the Year finalists were judged by their manhour recovery, technical capability, and response time.

Each finalist is given a check for Php 4,000 and a plaque. The Salesman of the Year receives a plaque of recognition, plus a check for Php 40,000. The Service Engineer of the Year receives a plaque of recognition, plus a check for Php 20,000.

“I am very happy to be chosen as the 2008 Atlas Copco Philippines CT Salesman of the Year. There were other outstanding nominees from the other sales teams. I was not expecting to win but I’m very thankful to be recognized for my performance,” Raymond said during the Kick-off meeting.

Raymond was also the 2007 Salesman of the Year. The other nominees for this award were Arman Baulita, Rey Delos Santos, Toribio Amoto, Jimmy Francisco, and Rainier Javier.

Eric Magcarang and Willy Tugna were the other finalists for the 2008 Service Engineer of the Year.