MISSION WOODS, Kan., Nov. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Layne Christensen Company (Nasdaq:LAYN) will host a conference call and webcast with analysts and investors on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss fiscal 2009 third 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. The call will also be available by telephone by dialing 800-230-1766 (USA) or 612-332-0345 (International).

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 970403, from December 4 at 1:00 p.m. through December 11 at 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight 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