Layne Christensen is equipped and staffed to handle the most demanding drilling projects. We provide sophisticated drilling services and related products in four principal markets – water supply, mineral exploration, geotechnical construction and environmental. Since 1882 the company has provided water well and mineral exploration drilling services through its predecessor companies – and is now the largest U.S. provider of water well drilling, well maintenance and environmental drilling services. Globally, Layne is among the world's largest providers of water well drilling, mineral exploration services.

Layne Christensen's customers include municipalities, industrial clients, mining companies and environmental consulting and engineering firms, primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Australia, Asia and Africa.

Layne Christensen has accumulated the drilling expertise, financial resources, equipment and project management skills to conduct large, highly complex drilling projects in the company's principal markets. Its resources include over 700 rigs and associated capital equipment, 70 sales and operations offices and over 5000 employees. The company maintains a staff of experienced professionals, including civil and geological engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, geophysicists and microbiologists. Over 65% of the company's employees are experienced field personnel committed to safety and service.