# Atlas Copco to acquire Rockdrill Services Australia

Atlas Copco agreed to acquire Rockdrill Services Australia, a rock drills specialist based in Melbourne with service shops in Kalgoorlie and Townsville. The company had 37 employees and revenue of MAUD 14 in FY ending June 30, 2017. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2018.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-12-06
- Where: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Jobs: 37
- Status: announced
- Products: rock drills, mining equipment services
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Atlas Copco](https://endata.com/companies/505.md) (acquirer)
- [Rockdrill Services Australia](https://endata.com/companies/28616.md) (target)

## Sources

- [atlascopcogroup.com](https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/press-releases/2017/20171206-acquisition), 2017-12-06: "The competent team at Rockdrill Services Australia will be crucial as we expand our presence in Australia."
- [mining-technology.com](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/mas-week-atlas-copco-tanga-resources-king-stone-energy-group/), 2017-12-08: "Sweden-based Atlas Copco has reached an agreement to acquire Rockdrill Services Australia."

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