Oil and Energy

Aggreko, the world’s leading supplier of temporary power and temperature control systems, announced today that it has been selected to provide a 16 megawatt temporary power and electric heating package for the 55th Presidential Inauguration ceremonies in Washington, D.C.

For the official ceremony, Aggreko’s equipment will power the massive inaugural stage, the support tents and trailers for officials, production crews and security personnel; the special performances and the media center capturing the Inauguration live for millions of television viewers.

Aggreko’s network of service centers in the Northeast U.S. will provide:
•50 Aggreko TwinPack and GHP2 ultra-quiet generators that will produce enough electricity to power 25,000 homes;
•Flame-free electric heaters for the Inaugural stage and several large tents for dignitaries and security checkpoints;
•More than 1,400 individual 20 amp, 120 volt electric receptacles for television and lighting equipment that will be installed by a crew of 20 Aggreko technicians over a seven-day period;
•40 miles of electrical cable, more than the distance from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, Maryland.

“The logistical demands of an event of this magnitude are awesome,” said Gary Meador, North America events manager with Aggreko Event Services. “Ensuring security for hundreds of thousands of people, providing power to hundreds of television crews and numerous other critical needs would be impossible to meet without high volumes of reliable temporary power.

“Aggreko has been entrusted with the job of powering every Inauguration since 1992. It’s an event that demands flawless performance and a high degree of trust. It’s our ability to provide that performance that has inspired confidence in our customers worldwide,” Meador continued.

Aggreko will also power the numerous celebrations surrounding the Inauguration, including the traditional parade following the ceremony and the nine official balls that will be personally attended by President Bush. Media centers built along the parade route, public entertainment stages, military command stations and security checkpoints will all rely on Aggreko equipment.

“We are especially proud to provide our equipment free of charge to one of these celebrations, the Commander-In-Chief Ball, held in honor of U.S. troops and their families, focusing on those that have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan or will soon be deployed,” said George Long, project manager for Aggreko Event Services.

Aggreko’s experienced crews began the complex process of hauling in hundreds of tons of equipment to the Capitol area nearly two weeks prior to the Inauguration. 30 Aggreko crew members will remain on-site during the ceremonies to ensure smooth operations.

“Our ability to provide an integrated solution that was more than just rental equipment was a crucial part of why the Inaugural Committee trusted Aggreko with the event’s total production power and heating needs,” Long remarked.

“As the Committee prepared for the event, Aggreko provided an on-site consultant who temporarily became a member of the planning team, identifying needs and providing solutions and cost-saving measures.”

Aggreko Event Services has a long history of powering high-profile events, including the National Football League’s Championship games, several Olympic Games, and the 2004 Presidential and Vice-Presidential debate series.

About Aggreko
Aggreko LLC is the North America division of the U.K.-based Aggreko plc (AGK.L). Aggreko provides rental power, temperature control and compressed air systems to companies around the world. The company helps its customers in diverse markets improve profitability by creating opportunities, solving problems and reducing risk through its network of global locations, equipment, employees and technical services. In addition, Aggreko provides comprehensive project design planning, installation, commissioning, process enhancement and operating services, and 24-hour on-site service and maintenance support. Worldwide, the company has more than 2,000 employees and over 100 locations. For more information, please access the company website at http://www.aggreko.com