Released: 04 April 2008
Aggreko to drive the Shell Houston Open
Aggreko LLC, the world’s leading supplier of temporary power and
temperature control solutions, is again providing large-scale power
generation and temperature control for the 60th Shell Houston Open
Golf Tournament, hosted by the Houston Golf Association at the
Redstone Golf Club Tournament Course. This year’s tournament is
taking place March 31-April 6 and marks the 15th year of the
Aggreko / Shell Houston Open relationship.
In addition to powering all leader boards and scoreboards,
Aggreko’s team of professionals will be responsible for providing
power distribution and climate control infrastructure to more than
30 venues throughout the course, including the double-decker Bayou
Terrace viewing area at the 17th hole, the Executive Suites
skyboxes on the 17th green and the Lakeside Skyboxes on the 18th
hole.
“Powering a golf tournament means creating an atmosphere that is
respectful to the participants and won’t distract from the play,”
said Rick Strole, Business Development Specialist for Aggreko Event
Services. “The organizers of the tournament know that Aggreko
provides the quietest and most unobtrusive equipment, which keeps
the spectators comfortable and the event running smoothly.”
The 2008 Shell Houston Open will again serve as the lead-in
tournament before The Masters. The Houston Golf Association has
been conducting PGA Tour events since 1946, making Houston’s
tournament the 10th oldest on the schedule. Past champions include
golf notables Vijay Singh and Curtis Strange, both of whom share
the top of the list, with three victories each.
Powering an event of this magnitude requires, literally, tons of
Aggreko equipment and ample manpower, including:
- Power generation that will produce enough electricity to power
100,000 average homes
- Appropriate cooling equipment plus all internal distribution,
which includes 4 miles of cable
- A dedicated crew of Aggreko technicians during the preparation
of the event to install and operate the equipment to insure
flawless operation
Three weeks prior to the tournament, Aggreko began the
installation process to prepare for the players and attendees.
After the tournament Aggreko will then dismantle all the equipment
in under a week.
Aggreko has a long history of providing power to high-profile
events, including presidential inaugurations, several national
sporting events, the Olympic Games and the Daytona 500.
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Editors Notes
About Aggreko
Aggreko plc is a global leader in the rental of power,
temperature control and oil-free compressed air systems. We help
customers in many different industries to improve and safeguard
their operations by solving problems, creating opportunities and
reducing risk. Aggreko provides 24/7 availability and service
support with approximately 3000 employees operating from over 120
locations in 31 countries. In 2007 we served customers in 100
countries, and had revenues of approximately $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 http://www.aggreko.com/northamerica