Our history

Johann Keller established

Keller invented vibro ground improvement method

GKN moved into UK piling & ground improvement market with the acquisition of Hull-based piling company Holmpress Piles

GKN acquired Johann Keller in Germany to form Keller GKN Foundations

Management buyout from Keller GKN Foundations, company renamed Keller

Keller acquired Phi Group, a company specialising in the design, supply and installation of retaining structures

Keller acquired Systems Geotechnique, a geotechnical subcontractor specialising in restricted access piling, ground anchors and soil nails

Keller set up Getec, a monitoring and instrumentation division, to work initially on the Crossrail project

Getec renamed GEO-Instruments as part of a rebrand of the company’s global I&M businesses

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