Carnell New President At Atlas Copco Construction

Atlas Copco Construction announced it recently appointed Scott Carnell president of its U.S. division. Carnell replaces Erik Sparby who has accepted the role of general manager, Customer Center CR Greater China.

Carnell will lead the company in growing each of its product lines, including construction tools, portable energy and road construction equipment, within the contractor, dealer and rental industries across North America. He will be based in Rock Hill, S.C., where Atlas Copco’s new 180,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility will open next spring.

Carnell brings more than 32 years of industry experience to his role, the last 10 of which have been with Atlas Copco. Carnell served as the business line manager for the Atlas Copco portable energy business area, where he led the market expansion of the air compressor and generator lines. Just prior to his new role, Carnell was the president of Atlas Copco Rental in North America.