Aggreko Provides Quiet Power for PGA Championship
Leader in Rental Services is the Choice for
Hazeltine
CHASKA, MN (August 12, 2009) –
Shouts of “Fore!” and the hushed voices of
commentators will once again be heard by thousands of spectators
and millions of television viewers at the 91st PGA
Championship being held at the acclaimed Hazeltine National Golf
Club in Chaska Minnesota from August 10th-16th. What they won’t
hear is the buzz of generators and air conditioners, because
Aggreko, the global leader
in
rental power,
temperature control
and
oil-free compressed air solutions is once again providing the
quiet rental power, heating and cooling for the tournament. Aggreko
will be keeping the sold-out crowds of championship golf fans
comfortable at Hazeltine, which is also the site of the 2016 Ryder
Cup.
Aggreko is providing the temporary power and
temperature control for 33 corporate chalets, the 36,000 sq ft
Trophy Club tent, the Champions Club, the Hazeltine Members Club,
the 28,800 sq ft Championship Golf Shop, the Media Center and
dining tents, the PGA Learning Center (complete with interactive
golf simulators), and the new Mercedes-Benz display tent with a
10ft x 60ft video wall. In addition, Aggreko is powering 33
office trailers, six kitchens, five concession stands, 40 light
towers for security – and the ball washer on the driving range.
“The PGA Championship will be witnessed by
millions of golf fans around the world,” said Todd Fasano, Senior
Project Manager, Aggreko Event Services. “The organizers of the
tournament know that Aggreko provides the most experienced crew and
the quietest, most unobtrusive equipment, keeping the spectators
comfortable and the event running smoothly.”
An event of this size requires tons of Aggreko
equipment, including:
- Enough power for 480 medium-sized homes
- Enough air-conditioning to keep 500
medium-sized homes cool
A crew of 11 Aggreko technicians from across
North America has been working on the preparation and installation
since June 22nd. They will remain until equipment
removal is complete on September 1st.
Low sound emissions are required for any golf
tournament, but each course throws up its own particular obstacles.
For instance, during the Hazeltine set up, wind gusts of 50
mph from Lake Hazeltine delayed the building of the tents and
the start of the equipment install, but the experienced Aggreko
crew was still able to set up all of the equipment on
deadline.
“Aggreko’s unparalleled expertise in power and temperature control
makes them stand apart from any other company,” said Michael Belot,
Tournament Director. “Their technicians are trained to handle
any situation that may arise. Aggreko will help us make this the
smoothest running PGA Championship yet.”
Aggreko has a long history of powering the
most high-profile events in the world, including several Olympic
Games, the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, the Daytona 500 and New
York’s Fashion Week.
Note to Editors:
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.
Media
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