For immediate release
11 October 2016
Keller Group plc
Contract Award in Port Said, Egypt
Keller Group plc ("Keller"), the world's largest geotechnical contractor,
announces that it has been awarded a major contract in Port Said, Egypt.
The contract for ground improvement works forms part of the development by the
Egyptian Government of the eastern shore of Port Said, along the newly created
navigation channels of the Suez Canal. The contract is for a value of around £
60m with work expected to commence imminently and to be completed by the third
quarter of 2017.
Alain Michaelis, Chief Executive, commented:
"This significant project win in the Middle East demonstrates the continued
development of Keller in this important region. This is the Group's second
recent major award, following the award of the £50m contract in Abu Dhabi
announced in August."
For further information, please contact:
Keller Group plc
James Hind, Finance Director 020 7616 7575
Finsbury
Gordon Simpson/Theo Hildebrand 020 7251 3801
Notes to Editors:
Keller is the world's largest geotechnical contractor, providing technically
advanced geotechnical solutions to the construction industry. With annual
revenue of around £1.6bn, Keller has approximately 10,000 staff world-wide.
Keller is the clear market leader in the US, Canada, Australia and South
Africa; it has prime positions in most established European markets and a
strong profile in many developing markets.