Atlas Copco feels Q3 squeeze

摘要

Orders of drilling rigs for tunnelling projects remained very low in the three months to 30 September, reported Sweden's Atlas Copco in its Q3 results. The construction segment also reported weak demand in the third quarter for most activities, falling sharply for rigs used on surface works. Few countries saw clear effects on investments from government stimulus funds in Q3, said the firm.rnHowever, there was some improved activity in the mining sector compared to prior months, it added.