10th Jul 2007 07:01
Aggreko PLC10 July 2007 Aggreko Becomes Temporary Power and Temperature Control Exclusive Supplier of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) andAggreko Plc announced today that Aggreko was named as the Temporary Power and Temperature Control Exclusive Supplier of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. According to agreement between BOCOG and Aggreko, Aggreko will provide theBeijing Olympic Games with temporary energy generation and delivery systems,temperature control systems, and related maintenance and repair services, andwill receive certain marketing rights. Having signed the Exclusive Supplier Agreement, BOCOG and Aggreko are nownegotiating a contract under which Aggreko would install the temporary power tosupport the Beijing Olympic Games. Mrs Yuan Bin, Director of the Marketing Department of BOCOG, outlined: "Temporary power is critical to the success of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games,and Aggreko has an outstanding reputation for technical expertise, service andthe reliability of its equipment." "We believe that with the strong support of Aggreko, the Beijing Games' need oftemporary power and temperature control will be fully met." Yuan added. Rupert Soames, Chief Executive of Aggreko, said: "We are delighted and proud to have been selected by BOCOG as its temporary power and temperature control exclusive supplier. Aggreko has been a supplier oftemporary power to many of the world's largest sporting events for many years,including the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and Atlanta, and other majorinternational events." ENDS Note to Editors: Aggreko plc is the global leader in the rental of power, temperature control andoil-free compressed air systems. Aggreko help customers in many differentindustries to improve and safeguard their operations by solving problems,creating opportunities and reducing risk. Aggreko provides 24/7 availabilityand service support with more than 2,500 employees operating from over 100locations in 29 countries. In 2006, Aggreko served customers in 90 countries,and had revenues of approximately £540m. Aggreko plc is listed on the LondonStock Exchange (AGK.L) and headquartered in Scotland. For more information, please access the company website at www.aggreko.com. For further information contact: Maitland Tel: +44 20 7379 5151Neil BennettCharlotte Walsh This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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