MISSION WOODS, Kan., May 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Layne Christensen Company (Nasdaq:LAYN) will host a conference call and webcast with analysts and investors to discuss fiscal 2011 first quarter results.

The conference call will be broadcast live over the internet from the Company's website at http://www.laynechristensen.com. Please log on at least 10 minutes early to register and download and install any necessary audio software.

Date: June 2, 2010

Time: 10:00 AM CT

Listen via Internet: http://www.laynechristensen.com/

Schedule this webcast into MS-Outlook calendar (click open when prompted):

http://apps.shareholder.com/PNWOutlook/t.aspx?m=42602&k=E0A27C30

Toll-free:  800-230-1093

International:  612-288-0329

The replay of the call will be available on the webcast or by telephone by dialing 800-475-6701 (USA) or 320-365-3844 (International), Access Code 158490, from June 2 at 1:00 p.m. through June 9 at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Layne Christensen Company provides sophisticated services and related products for the water, mineral, construction and energy markets.

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CONTACT:  Layne Christensen Company
          Jerry W. Fanska, Sr. Vice President Finance
          913-677-6858
          www.laynechristensen.com

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