Keller Group plc (“Keller”), the international ground engineering specialist, announces that it has been awarded a major contract in connection with the construction of the Koralm railway line between Graz and Klagenfurt, in southern Austria.

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The work comprises jet grouting, bored piling and anchor works as part of the soil preparation works above and beneath ground for the construction of a major tunnel project on this key railway line in Austria. The total volume of the works awarded to Keller is €31.2m (£23.1m). The project will start in the second quarter of 2015 and is scheduled to run for a period of around two years.

Justin Atkinson, Chief Executive of Keller, stated:

“I am delighted to announce another major project for Keller in connection with an important infrastructure investment. This contract win, which involves a number of different products and requires significant specialist skills, is a testament to the technical excellence of Keller’s market leading business in Austria.”

Notes to Editors:

Keller is the world’s largest independent ground engineering specialist, providing technically advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions to the construction industry. With annual revenue of around £1.6bn, Keller has approximately 9,000 staff world-wide.

Keller is the clear market leader in North America and Australia; it has prime positions in most established European markets; and a strong profile in many developing markets.

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