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Aggreko Provides Major Utilities for the World's Stage: Behind the Scenes at the World Championship Tournament of Cricket.


HOUSTON -- Aggreko, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
 (Aggreko), the world's leading provider of temporary power, temperature control and 100% oil-free compressed air compressed air, air whose volume has been decreased by the application of pressure. Air is compressed by various devices, including the simple hand pump and the reciprocating, rotary, centrifugal, and axial-flow compressors.  systems, is supplying temporary power and HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free  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 Montego Bay (mŏntē`gō), city (1991 pop. 82,002), NW Jamaica. One of the most popular resorts in the Caribbean with highly developed tourism facilities, Montego Bay is also a port and commercial center. , 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 air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful.  (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 North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  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 An electrical code is a set of regulations for electrical wiring. The intention of an electrical code is to provide standards to ensure electrical wiring systems that are safe and unlikely to produce either electrocution or fires.  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."

About Aggreko

Aggreko plc is the 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 24/7/365 availability and service support with more than 2,500 employees operating from over 100 locations in 29 countries. In 2006, we served customers in 90 countries, using more than US$1bn of rental equipment. Aggreko plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange

London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses.
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