SNC-Lavalin Acquires Interfleet Technology

Montreal (ots/PRNewswire) -

SNC-Lavalin is pleased to announce that it has acquired
Interfleet Technology, an international rail technology consultancy
group headquartered in Derby, United Kingdom.

Interfleet specializes in rolling stock, railway systems, and
strategic railway management and is well-known for its detailed
understanding of both national rail systems and international
best-practice.

"Interfleet's specialized expertise, complementary geographic
presence and reputation for innovation are a strong addition to
SNC-Lavalin's service offering, particularly given the great growth
potential in the rail sector worldwide," said Jim Burke, Executive
Vice President, SNC-Lavalin Group, "This acquisition, combined with
our existing expertise in major rail projects, supports our long-term
strategic plan for growth in this sector. We are pleased to welcome
Interfleet to the team."

Founded in 1994 during UK rail privatization, Interfleet has
grown during the last 15 years from a single UK office of 90
employees to almost 600 staff in 22 locations. Interfleet serves
public and private clients around the world from its offices in
United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Central Europe, Australasia, India and
North America.

"The acquisition represents the best way to assure the future
growth and development of the company," said David Rollin, Managing
Director, Interfleet Technology, "Interfleet and SNC-Lavalin have a
complementary geographical reach and our company cultures and
respective strategic plans are aligned. Together we will be able to
provide an even wider range of resources, capabilities and services
to our clients in future".

SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction
groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of
infrastructure, and in the provision of operations and maintenance
services. SNC-Lavalin has offices across Canada and in over 35 other
countries around the world, and is currently working in some 100
countries. In business since 1911, the Company celebrates its 100th
anniversary in 2011. http://www.snclavalin.com.

For further information:

Media:
Leslie Quinton
Vice-President, Global Corporate Communications
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
+1-514-393-8000, ext. 7354
leslie.quinton@snclavalin.com
Investors:
Denis Jasmin
Vice-President, Investor Relations
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
+1-514-393-8000, ext. 7553
denis.jasmin@snclavalin.com

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