ARNHEM, The Netherlands, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design and engineering company, today announced that its 50% subsidiary ARCADIS AQUMEN FACILITY MANAGEMENT (AAFM), has signed a contract to provide facility management services to NS Poort, the part of the Dutch railway company that is active in the (re-)development of locations, operating buildings and terrains in and around railway stations. The contract is for a 5-year period and will start on June 1, 2009. Financial details have not been disclosed. Of the employees of NS Poort who are currently employed in a facility management capacity, the majority will be employed directly by AAFM (approximately 30 people). It is AAFM's first contract in the transport sector. "Once again, the ARCADIS facility management offering has proved how attractive it is to potential clients. We are proud to add NS Poort to our client list and expect this contract to created added value for NS Poort in the form of both cost savings and quality improvements. This large contract will also contribute to the further growth of AAFM," said Michiel Jaski, ARCADIS Executive Board member responsible for AAFM. About us ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in the field of infrastructure, environment and buildings. We aim to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 14,000 employees and more than EUR 1.7 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions. Visit us on the internet at: http://www.arcadis-global.com/ DATASOURCE: ARCADIS NV CONTACT: For more information contact: Mark Zellenrath of ARCADIS by telephone on +31-26-3778348, or outside office hours on +31 6 507 36265 or by e-mail at

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