Aggreko Chosen to Power Presidential
Inauguration
WASHINGTON (January 15, 2009) – On January
20th, America will welcome a new President, and once
again Aggreko was chosen to help bring this historic moment to
millions of people around the world. Aggreko, the leader in rental
power, temperature control and oil-free compressed air 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 2009 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 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
Olympic Winter Games.
About Aggreko
Aggreko plc is the global leader in the rental of power,
temperature control and oil-free compressed air systems. Aggreko
provides 24/7 availability and service support with approximately
3000 employees operating from over 120 locations. In 2007 we served
customers in 100 countries, and had revenues of approximately USD
$1.4b. Aggreko plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AGK.L)
and headquartered in Scotland. For more information, please access
the company website at www.aggreko.com/northamerica.
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Contacts:
David Nesmith
Richards/Carlberg
David_Nesmith@RichardsCarlberg.com
713.964.3606
Amy Stine
Aggreko, LLC
Amy.Stine@Aggreko.com
281.985.8286
Simon Lyons
Aggreko Plc
Simon.LyonsATaggreko.co.uk
+44.141.2255900