Jacobs Receives Turnkey Contract for Advanced Wind Tunnel in England

    TULLAHOMA, Tenn.--July 30, 2002--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that a subsidiary company recently received a turnkey contract from a major motor sport company, to provide a high technology wind tunnel to support their Formula 1 motor sports vehicle development in England.
    Officials did not disclose the contract value.
    Under the contract, Jacobs will provide engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, and commissioning services for the sophisticated new research facility.
    In making the announcement, Jacobs Executive Vice President Richard Slater stated, "This contract award signifies an important expansion for us as we continue to grow in the motor sports industry."
    Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of technical professional services. With more than 30,000 people, the company offers full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial, and government clients in diverse markets. Services include scientific and specialty consulting as well as all aspects of design, construction, and operations & maintenance.

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