John Munck Award winners
The John Munck Award is presented each year to a product developer or designer, or a team, for outstanding contributions to the overall quality of an Atlas Copco product.
Award winners
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2024
Winners: Roel Adriaensen, Dennis Scheers, Jan Vansweevelt and Michael Willemse
In recognition of: The development of the new smarter generation of variable speed compressors, adding increased customer values, beyond energy savings.
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2023
Winners: Sten Mittag, Patrick Repple and Claus Walter
In recognition of: Developing a droplet application that provides a new way of sealing batteries, from constant stream to single drops.
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2022
Winners: Oliver Rudge, Nick Hutton, Glen Croft, Gary Lord and Matthew Key
In recognition of: For developing a robust and highly compact gauge, able to reliably measure and control the vacuum level in basically any applications, due to its robust filament, compact size, LED light ring indicator and integrated set points.
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2021
Winners: Chiara De Timmermann, Carlo Lammers, Jan Norz and Wouter Van Dijck
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2020
Winners: Thomas De Bontridder and Jeroen Hoen
In recognition of: For developing the new ZR VSD+ compressor that improves energy efficiency and reliability.
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2019
Winners: Ignacio Picatoste, Vanderson Lopes, Julio Tome, Alberto Arcos, Eduardo Garcia and Jesus Lavilla
In recognition of: Driving the TwinPower-generator concept and launch to market to a new level, making it a global product.
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2018
Winners: Paul Neller, Andy Mann, Brian Murphy, Phil North, Jonathan Youn, Allen Park and Dave Manson.
In recognition of: Innovative high-level technology iXM Dry Pump improving service life and reliability on target applications.
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2017
Winners: Olof Östensson, Thomas Lilja
In recognition of: The development of the handheld pneumatic breaker RTEX, which cuts energy consumption by half, while being lighter and highly ergonomic.
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2016
Winners: Andries Desiron, Mark S. Taylor, Glenn Vinck, Joeri Coeckelbergs, Jens Boeckx and Werner De Bruyn.
In recognition of: The development of a rotary screw vacuum pump (GHS VSD+), which incorporates much of the celebrated variable speed drive compressor technology.
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2015
Winners: Sebastien Pereira and his team.
In recognition of: The development of a line of advanced drilling units for the aerospace industry.
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2014
Winners: Bert Derom, Andries Desiron, Tine Hellebuyck and Joris Derde.
In recognition of: The development of the energy efficient GA VSD+compressor.
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2013
Winners: Jubin Ghassabei, Johan Wallgren, Göran Johansson, Jonas Elofsson, Mamoon Parwani and Helder Francisco.
In recognition of: The development of a superior screwdriver solution for the electronics industry.
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2012
Winners: Mikael Monsell, Thomas Hanspers and Mikael Wendel.
In recognition of: The development of an innovative new range of assembly tools, the Tensor ST10 Revo.
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2011
Winners: Olof Östensson, Thomas Lilja and Ola Davidsson.
In recognition of: The development of a pick hammer with dramatically reduced vibration levels.
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2010
Winners: Massimiliano Cattaneo, Sergio Giannone and team.
In recognition of: The development of the STwrench, a tool for quality assured tightening with a modular design that lets customers adapt functionalities and budget according to their own needs.
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2009
Winner: Cesare Manzardo.
In recognition of: The creative designs of screw compressors under the Ceccato and other non-Atlas Copco brands.
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2008
Winners: Jörgen Appelgren and team at Atlas Copco’s Rocktec division.
In recognition of: The development of an electronic control system and automation platform that increases machine performance and improves the working environment.
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2006
Winner: Karl Brodin.
In recognition of: The development of a new range of fastening tools which benefit users in the automotive and general industries.
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2004
Winner: Roland Henriksson.
In recognition of: The solid-body concept for hydraulic breakers that is easy to produce and has outstanding durability, power to weight ratio, and serviceability.
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2002
Winner: Carl Carlin.
In recognition of: His role as the driving force behind the development of Atlas Copco’s range of multiple nutrunners for the automotive industry.
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2001
Winners: Sverker Hartwig Chris Lybaert Ludo Van Nederkassel.
In recognition of: The development of Atlas Copco’s VSD (variable speed drive) compressor technology, which drastically reduces energy consumption.
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2000
Winners: Karl-Axel Stjernström Kurt Andersson Jörgen Rodert.
In recognition of: The development of the Coprod system, a patented innovation, which will provide an important increase in drilling productivity for large hole sizes.
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1997
Winner: Rolf Jacobsson.
In recognition of: Development of the turbine motor technology for industrial power tools.
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1996
Winners: Guido Luyts , Rickard De Bock.
In recognition of: The development of a completely new range of stationary oil-free compressors.
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1995
Winners: Gunnar Wijk, Åke Eklöf, Kurt Andersson, Sten-Åke Hilberts.
In recognition of: The product development of the COP 1838 rock drill.
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1994
Winner: Christer Hansson.
In recognition of: The successful product development work in electric power tools.
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1992
Winner: Dirk Beyts.
In recognition of: The development of the GA90-250 compressor range.
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1991
Winner: Christian Schoeps.
In recognition of: The development of pneumatic industrial tools.
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1990
Winner: Monsun-Tison AB, Folke Röllgård
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1989
Winners: Atlas Copco Comptec, Hans Pennink, Myron Swidersky, Roger Nyquist, Jim Moore.
Learn more about our other awards
The Atlas Copco Group has six official awards relating to innovation, marketing and sales, operational excellence, environmental performance, safety and health, and our community engagement initiative Water for All.