Aggreko Provides Major Utilities for the World's
Stage: Behind the Scenes at the World Championship
Tournament of Cricket
Houston, Texas -- April 5, 2007 - Aggreko, LLC (Aggreko),
the world’s leading provider of temporary power, temperature
control and 100% oil-free compressed air systems, is supplying
temporary power and HVAC to every stadium and all surrounding game
sites for the World Championship Tournament of Cricket. The
championship is set to take place throughout nine Caribbean
countries and twelve different venues, and will utilize Aggreko’s
services for more than three months.
The opening ceremonies for the highly
anticipated World Championship Tournament of Cricket kicked off
March 12, 2007 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Aggreko Event Services will
support the Tournament until the finals in April, continually
setting up power and A/C for the series of events, including
utilities for international television broadcasts, players’ and
media tents, concessions, hospitality and security. The entire
project will use 14 MW of power (150 generators), 1200 tons of air
conditioning (120 units), 130 miles of cable and 250 electric
panels.
Apart from a very compressed time frame to
design and plan for the series of games, the Aggreko team had to
overcome an array of hurdles. “What do you get when you are awarded
an event contracted by a US and French Company, taking place under
British laws as they apply to working in the Caribbean,” comments
Gary Meador, North America Manager for Aggreko Event Services, “the
most challenging job we’ve ever accomplished.”
Meeting shipping schedules, interpreting the
needs of several different organizing committees, and working
through international taxes and customs were a few challenges the
team faced. But, as Meador explains, “This is why we are in this
business. There is a sense of gratification when you’re working
with different islands, cultures, personalities, committees and
budgets, and then delivering a consistent product that meets all
expectations. That’s why people trust Aggreko.”
"I am very proud of the Aggreko team that we
put together,” Meador continued. “This is one of the most difficult
jobs that Aggreko has ever undertaken from a logistical and
technical perspective. Working in many different countries, with
differing electrical codes and utility power systems, has proven to
be quite a challenge. With the experienced team that we assembled
for our client, GL Events, I am proud to report that Aggreko has
hit all of our deadlines and overcome every obstacle
presented.”
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