Aggreko Equipment Hitting the Slopes in Vancouver
Global Leader In Temporary Heating and Power
Begins Preparations for Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic
Winter Games
VANCOUVER (December 15, 2009) – With less than 60 days to go
until the Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Winter Games, Aggreko, the
global leader in temporary power generation, temperature control
and oil-free compressed air solutions, has dozens of
technicians on the ground in Vancouver, installing and fine tuning
equipment at the venues for the big event. As the Official Supplier
of Temporary Power and Temperature Control Solutions, Aggreko will
support BC Hydro, the primary provider of clean hydro-electric
energy, by providing temporary power, heating and cooling equipment
at all of the Vancouver and Whistler venues throughout the Games.
These venues include: the BC Place Stadium for the Opening and
Closing Ceremonies; various celebration sites; the Main Media
Centre; the Whistler Broadcast and Press Centre; the Olympic and
Paralympic Villages in Vancouver and Whistler; and all competition
venues.
“The Olympic Games are the epitome of sporting
events, with a worldwide audience in the billions,” said George
Walker, President, Aggreko North America. “The elements that are
Aggreko’s responsibility – designing and installing temporary power
distribution, cooling and heating infrastructure – are crucial to
the overall success of the event. We’ve been working with the event
organizers and BC Hydro for more than a year to coordinate all of
our efforts, and now it’s time to put that plan into action.”
The Vancouver Olympic Winter Games represent
the largest temporary heating project in Aggreko’s history, with 90
per cent of the heating requirements used for snow-melting
applications. By January, more than 2,700 pieces of Aggreko
equipment will have been installed by the 85-strong Aggreko crew,
including:
- 40 megawatts of electric heaters, or enough
for 3,000 medium-sized homes
- A minimum of 90 megawatts of stand-by and
primary generators and power distribution, enough to power 8,000
medium-sized homes
- 250 miles of cable, enough to stretch from
Vancouver to Portland
Aggreko’s presence at the Vancouver 2010
Olympic Winter Games requires extensive coordination and expertise.
Aggreko will provide stand-by power at the International Broadcast
Centre (IBC). In addition, Aggreko will provide the main power
supply to the opening and closing ceremonies and medal ceremonies
at BC Place. At the UBC Thunderbird Arena, which is hosting the
opening round of the ice hockey competition, Aggreko is working
with organizers to convert a practice rink into a temporary locker
room and office space infrastructure. In addition, nearly all of
the mountain venues are temporary, requiring huge amounts of heat -
primarily to melt snow to prevent it from collecting on the roofs
of temporary structures and endangering them.
Aggreko has a wealth of experience providing
power and temperature control to the most high profile events in
the world, including eight Olympic Games, the U.S. Presidential
Inauguration, the Ryder Cup and the Daytona 500.
About Aggreko
Aggreko plc is the world leader in the supply
of temporary power, oil-free compressed air, and temperature
control solutions. Aggreko provides 24/7
availability and service support with approximately 3,500 employees
operating from over 133 locations. In 2008 we served
customers in over 100 countries, and had revenues of approximately
$1.8bn. 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