5th Apr 2007 15:13
Aggreko, LLC (Aggreko), the world's leading provider of temporarypower, temperature control and 100% oil-free compressed air systems,is supplying temporary power and HVAC to every stadium and allsurrounding game sites for the World Championship Tournament ofCricket. The championship is set to take place throughout nineCaribbean countries and twelve different venues, and will utilizeAggreko's services for more than three months. £ The opening ceremonies for the highly anticipated WorldChampionship Tournament of Cricket kicked off March 12, 2007 inMontego Bay, Jamaica. Aggreko Event Services will support theTournament until the finals in April, continually setting up power andA/C for the series of events, including utilities for internationaltelevision broadcasts, players' and media tents, concessions,hospitality and security. The entire project will use 14 MW of power(150 generators), 1200 tons of air conditioning (120 units), 130 milesof cable and 250 electric panels. £ Apart from a very compressed time frame to design and plan for theseries of games, the Aggreko team had to overcome an array of hurdles."What do you get when you are awarded an event contracted by a US andFrench Company, taking place under British laws as they apply toworking in the Caribbean," comments Gary Meador, North America Managerfor Aggreko Event Services, "the most challenging job we've everaccomplished." £ Meeting shipping schedules, interpreting the needs of severaldifferent organizing committees, and working through internationaltaxes and customs were a few challenges the team faced. But, as Meadorexplains, "This is why we are in this business. There is a sense ofgratification when you're working with different islands, cultures,personalities, committees and budgets, and then delivering aconsistent product that meets all expectations. That's why peopletrust Aggreko." £ "I am very proud of the Aggreko team that we put together," Meadorcontinued. "This is one of the most difficult jobs that Aggreko hasever undertaken from a logistical and technical perspective. Workingin many different countries, with differing electrical codes andutility power systems, has proven to be quite a challenge. With theexperienced team that we assembled for our client, GL Events, I amproud to report that Aggreko has hit all of our deadlines and overcomeevery obstacle presented." £ About Aggreko £ Aggreko plc is the global leader in the rental of power,temperature control and oil-free compressed air systems. We helpcustomers in many different industries to improve and safeguard theiroperations by solving problems, creating opportunities and reducingrisk. Aggreko provides 24/7/365 availability and service support withmore than 2,500 employees operating from over 100 locations in 29countries. In 2006, we served customers in 90 countries, using morethan US$1bn of rental equipment. Aggreko plc is listed on the LondonStock Exchange (AGK.L) and headquartered in Scotland. For moreinformation, please access the company website athttp://www.aggreko.com Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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