Aggreko Powers Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON (January 15, 2009) – On January 20th, America will
welcome a new President, and once again Aggreko is chosen to help
bring this historic moment to millions of people around the world.
Aggreko, the leader in rental power and temperature control
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 2008 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
2005 Presidential Inauguration, 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 Winter Olympic Games.
About Aggreko
Aggreko plc is the global leader in the rental of power and
temperature control 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