Atlas Copco Group has maintained a strong presence in Japan for decades. The Swedish group supplies vacuum solutions, compressed air equipment, industrial tools and power equipment that help customers improve productivity, quality and energy efficiency. The group’s local operations contribute manufacturing, engineering and technical expertise that support global customers and product development.
“Although our products often work behind the scenes, they contribute to many of the technologies and services that modern society depends on every day,” said Atlas Copco Group Holding Japan and South Korea Vice President Tim Liang.
Vacuum solutions are critical to semiconductor manufacturing, supporting technologies used in smartphones, vehicles, data centers and artificial intelligence applications. The wider portfolio serves manufacturing, infrastructure, healthcare, research and energy customers, helping them reduce environmental impact.
Founded in Stockholm in 1873, Atlas Copco shipped its first product to Japan in 1912. Atlas Copco Gadelius K.K. established a local platform in 1979, supporting investment in customer service and technical expertise. The group’s acquisition of the Edwards Group in 2014 significantly strengthened its vacuum technology capabilities and expanded its contribution to the semiconductor industry.
“Japan is one of the world’s most demanding and technologically advanced markets, and that has made it an important source of learning for Atlas Copco Group,” Liang said.
Customers’ expectations for precision and reliability demand local expertise, responsive service and continuous improvement. “The lessons we continue to learn here, particularly around quality, attention to detail and long-term relationships, influence how we innovate and operate across our global business,” he said.
“Although our products often work behind the scenes, they contribute to many of the technologies and services that modern society depends on every day.”
Tim Liang, Vice President, Atlas Copco Group Holding Japan and South Korea
The group’s two product companies in Japan include the Edwards facility, which Liang identifies as the world’s first to mass-produce magnetically levitated turbomolecular pumps. Over 250,000 units have been shipped globally for semiconductor manufacturing and research.
Increasing awareness of the group behind its brands is a priority among students and young professionals. Liang describes an international workplace where employees learn, take responsibility and contribute to industries essential to daily life.
He sees innovation as an opportunity to apply those skills. “It’s about solving meaningful challenges, improving the way people live and work, and creating long-term value for society,” he said.
