Atlas Copco has appointed Merkez Al-Madina for Machinery and Equipment Trading Company, part of the well-known group HMBS, as its new distributor in Iraq.

The company will represent Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique and Construction Technique business areas in the country.

Equipment and aftermarket services covered by this new relationship includes industrial compressors, vacuum solutions, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment, air management systems, road construction equipment, portable compressors, tools and attachments used in the construction and demolition industries.

Mustafa AWM Al Bunnia, board member of HMBS Group, said: “We are very excited to have the Atlas Copco line; it’s a great addition to our product portfolio. They’ve been a great team of people to work with, too. We look forward to a long and sustainable relationship with Atlas Copco.”

 In a joint statement Anil Hingorani, regional general manager Compressor Technique, and Thierry Leder, regional general manager Construction Technique of Atlas Copco Services Middle East, said: “With this new relationship, Atlas Copco will benefit from a wider coverage of the Iraq market, bringing growth in the business as well as better services to our customers.” – TradeArabia News Service