Aggreko Powers US Presidential
Inauguration
WASHINGTON (January 15, 2009) – On
January 20th, America will welcome a new President, and once again
Aggreko is chosen to help bring this historic moment to millions of
people around the world. Aggreko, the leader in rental power and
temperature control solutions, was selected to provide the
temporary power and heating systems for nearly all of the
Inauguration events and related security needs from January 17th
through 20th. Aggreko has provided power and temperature control
for the last three Presidential Inaugurations.
“It is a great honor to play
such an integral role in this important moment in our nation’s
history,” said Gary Meador, Aggreko’s National Event Services
Director. “The inaugural committee is working hard to make all
events accessible to record-breaking numbers of people, requiring
flawless performance and a high degree of trust in
Aggreko.”
Aggreko has a hand in virtually
every element of the inauguration. The company is providing power
and heat for the Opening Ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial; the
press tents, audio delays and security at the National Mall; and
the VIP area at Lafayette Park. In addition, Aggreko is powering
the press areas, video and audio along the parade route, the Armed
Forces Security screening area at the Pentagon, the ABC and CNN
telecasts, and several inaugural balls.
Literally tons of equipment are
necessary for a series of events of this magnitude. In all, Aggreko
is providing:
- Enough electricity to power 350,000 medium-sized homes
- Enough heat for 250,000 medium-sized homes
- 35 miles of cable, or nearly enough to stretch from Washington,
DC to Baltimore
- More than 30 experienced Aggreko technicians from across North
America
- The company sourced equipment from
their nationwide network of service centers, and began installation
on Wednesday, January 7th. Aggreko’s crew plans to have all
equipment removed within five days following the inauguration.
Powering the 2008 Presidential
Inauguration is not without challenges, but Aggreko’s team of
experienced professionals is up to the task. “The security and
logistics associated with managing this event are awesome,”
said George Long, Aggreko Event Services Senior Project Manager.
“Each event and venue, from the Lincoln Memorial to the parade
route, requires coordination with different committees,
governmental agencies and vendors. Aggreko provides on-site
consultants to work hand-in-hand with the organizers to design an
integrated solution and provide seamless coordination between all
facets.”
Aggreko was responsible for
providing rental power and temperature control for several key
events during the 2008 Presidential campaign, including election
night festivities in Chicago’s Grant Park, all three presidential
debates and the national conventions. In addition, Aggreko was
chosen by the Obama campaign for several rallies, including three
that featured singer Bruce Springsteen.
Aggreko has a long history of
powering the most high-profile events in the world, including the
2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the 2005 Presidential Inauguration, the
2008 Democratic National Convention and National Football League’s
Championship games. Aggreko has been chosen to be the exclusive
rental power supplier to the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic
Games.