Jacobs Receives Three-Year Engineering Services Agreement From Nyrstar

PASADENA, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from Nyrstar to provide engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) and consultancy services under an Engineering Services Agreement (ESA) for Nyrstar's operations in Budel, The Netherlands. Nyrstar is the world's leading zinc producer and a major lead producer.

Officials did not disclose contract details.

Under the three-year ESA, Jacobs will implement engineering projects at Nyrstar's zinc facility in Budel with a dedicated site-based team supported from its local office in Meerssen, The Netherlands.

In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Mark Williams stated, "We are delighted to receive this services contract from Nyrstar. It marks the beginning of a rewarding new relationship for both of us. Jacobs is committed to delivering the highest levels of service and value to help Nyrstar maintain its market-leader position."

Jacobs, with over 54,000 employees and exceeding $9.0 billion in revenues, provides technical, professional, and construction services globally.

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