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Aggreko becomes Temporary Power and Temperature Control Exclusive Supplier of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
10 Jul 2007
The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of XXIX Olympiad
(BOCOG) and Aggreko Plc announced today that Aggreko was named as
the Temporary Power and Temperature Control Exclusive Supplier of
the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
According to agreement between BOCOG and Aggreko, Aggreko will
provide the Beijing Olympic Games with temporary energy generation
and delivery systems, temperature control systems, and related
maintenance and repair services, and will receive certain marketing
rights.
Having signed the Exclusive Supplier Agreement, BOCOG and
Aggreko are now negotiating a contract under which Aggreko would
install the temporary power to support the Beijing Olympic
Games.
Mrs Yuan Bin, Director of the Marketing Department of BOCOG,
outlined "Temporary power is critical to the success of the Beijing
2008 Olympic Games, and Aggreko has an outstanding reputation for
technical expertise, service and the reliability of its
equipment.” “We believe that with the strong support of
Aggreko, the Beijing Games’ need of temporary power and
temperature control will be fully met.” Yuan added.
Rupert Soames, Chief Executive of Aggreko, said “we are
delighted and proud to have been selected by BOCOG as its temporary
power and temperature control exclusive supplier. Aggreko has been
a supplier of temporary power to many of the world’s largest
sporting events for many years, including the Olympic Games in Salt
Lake City and Atlanta, and other major international
events.”
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Notes to Editors
Aggreko plc is the global leader in the rental of power,
temperature control and oil-free compressed air systems. Aggreko
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 more than 2,500 employees operating from
over 100 locations in 29 countries. In 2006, Aggreko served
customers in 90 countries, and had revenues of approximately
£540m. Aggreko plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange
(AGGK.L) and headquartered in Scotland
For more information, please access the company website at
http://www.aggreko.com/.
For further information contact:
| Charlotte Walsh |
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