HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, England -- Atlas Copco has appointed Alexander Pavlov as general manager of its Compressors Technique business in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Pavlov previously managed Atlas Copco's compressors business in Ireland. He joined the company in Antwerp in 2003, and has also been based in Greece.

According to an Atlas Copco release, the aftermarket business will be one of Pavlov's main focus areas.

“It’s all about further profitable growth in all dimensions – sales of our core and new products, systems and services; plus further development of both direct and indirect sales channels, and continuous improvement of our operational efficiency for sales, marketing and service," Pavlov said in a release.