Aggreko cools largest Middle East boat show event
· Aggreko installed the temperature control equipment in
parallel with the construction of the marquees reducing the overall
project set-up time
· Largest ever boat show in Middle East required climate
control solutions for three interconnected marquees.
· Aggreko provided 5.6MW cooling equipment and 5.2MW
power package for Dubai International Boat Show 2007
March 2007 – Aggreko plc, global leader in providing temporary
power generation and temperature control services, was contracted
by the Dubai World Trade Centre to supply temperature control
equipment and services for the 2007, Dubai International Boat Show.
This is the fourth consecutive year that Aggreko has provided its
specialist expertise for the exhibition of leisure boats, equipment
and services in the Middle East.
Under the contract, Aggreko supplied temperature control
equipment services for the five-day event. The equipment was
specifically designed to cool three interconnected exhibition
marquees (80x75x6mtrs, 80x50x6mtrs and 80x30x6mtrs). Aggreko
engineers and technicians carefully designed and developed a
solution for the client that aimed at maintaining the internal
temperature at 23 – 25ºC and utilised a fifty percent return air
method to increase the efficiency of cooling.
“Aggreko has gained a reputation of providing complete solutions
and working within tight schedules in the events industry. Aggreko
equipment was installed and commissioned alongside the installation
of the marquees to deliver cooling and temperature control in time
for the event opening. It was their ability to set up the equipment
in this short time period which led to their selection. We are
pleased with their flexibility and ability to continuously meet our
requirements,” said Mohammed Ghawanmeh - Technical Service
Coordinator, Dubai World Trade Centre.
“We worked closely with the organizers to ensure that the
equipment was set up in time for the event. The Aggreko engineers
ensured that the equipment operated efficiently throughout the
event that had attracted the world’s luxury boat builders,
waterside developers, interior design companies, charters and
brokers," said Clinton Wyngard - Sales Engineer Dubai, Aggreko.
Aggreko has extensive experience and ability to provide rapid
turnkey solutions for a diverse clientele. From providing power to
the utility and oil and gas sectors to global events, including
major sporting tournaments Aggreko has earned a reputation as a
reliable service provider. Aggreko has provided its services for
major events such as the International Rugby Sevens, the FIFA World
Cup, summer and winter Olympic Games. The Aggreko events team,
provide customised solutions and 24/7 service support to ensure
reliable power and cooling services and are committed to ensure
that each event is a success.
Ritu Motial, Concept PR
PO Box 30929, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Matthew Bell, Aggreko International
PO Box 17576, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 808 6200; Fax: +971 4 883 5404