It was first established in 1968 by the then President and CEO Kurt-Allan Belfrage with the aim of recognizing and honoring employees who have stayed with the company for a long time. When the Gold Club celebrated 50 years in 2018, it had 7 000 active members worldwide, representing an incredible 175 000 years of combined experience.
An employee who has worked for 25 years becomes a member, whether it is a continuous tenure or separate periods that together total 25 years. Employees of acquired companies are eligible to become members 5 years after the acquisition.
The Gold Club is not only a way of honoring and celebrating our people. It enables us to stay in touch with each other and keep a lasting network, and it unites members all around the world long after they have retired.
Our new members are recognized with a golden badge of merit on a jubilee celebration.
25 years is a long time – Why do people stay so long at Atlas Copco Group?
They stay because it is a sound business with strong values where people have opportunity to grow.
They stay because of the people. It is all about friendship and pride. The Atlas Copco Group spirit is unique.
