Atlas Copco buys hydraulic tool maker

Atlas Copco Construction Tools announced Oct. 21 it has acquired a European manufacturer of hydraulic handheld breakers and power packs, cut-off saws, core drills, post drivers and water pumps. Lifton Bulgaria EEOD and Lifton Breaker A/S are based in Rousse, Bulgaria, and Aalborg, Denmark, and Atlas Copco says it has already integrated their products into its lineups.