Our history

Keller has grown from humble beginnings to become the largest geotechnical specialist contractor in the world.

It all began in 1860 when Johann Keller founded his company. Many years of exciting growth and acquisitions have followed and we’ve celebrated lots of industry-leading innovations along the way.

1860

Established by Johann Keller in Renchen, Germany

1930

Keller invented the vibro ground improvement method.

1973

Keller's Overseas Division established the first branch in Bahrain to manage the Middle East and Far East.

1974

GKN acquired Johann Keller in Germany to form Keller GKN Foundations.

1976

Keller Turki Co. Ltd. established in Saudi Arabia, a joint-venture between Keller Grundbau GmbH and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Ali Al-Turki.

1994

Listed on the London Stock Exchange

1998

Genco Ltd. a Keller company established as the first branch in Egypt.

2001

Keller Grundbau GmbH office established in Dubai, anticipating the construction boom in the United Arab Emirates and the region.

2004

The Palm Jumeirah project, one of Keller's first major landmark projects in the region.

2010

Keller's first project in Oman dates back to 1986, in 2010 Keller officially established in Oman under the name Keller Ground Engineering LLC.

2012

Keller's Business Unit was setup to centrally manage the Middle Eastern market from the local head office in Dubai.

2018

The East Port Said project, Keller’s largest PVD project in the region, 110 million lm of PVD executed with 22 rigs in 2 phases.

2023

Keller celebrates the milestone of 50 years of excellence and trusted service in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

2025

Executed Palm Jebel Ali Project: One of the largest Keller projects carried out in the UAE in the last decade.

Keller at the Palm Jebel Ali Project in the UAE

2026

Marking half a century in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia, Keller Company Ltd. proudly celebrates 50 years of delivering innovative solutions and lasting partnerships.

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