Aggreko to Power the WIC in Athletics

DOHA, March 03, 2010- The organizing committee of the IAAF World Indoor Championships (WIC) in Athletics (Doha 2010) has confirmed Aggreko, the global leader in the provision of temporary power and temperature control services, as a National Supplier of the event.

Aggreko will be responsible for powering lighting and broadcasting units during the World Indoor Championships which takes place at the Aspire Dome from 12-14 March 2010.

Aggreko has already assisted the organizers by powering the full event rehearsal, which was held on 26 February 2010.

 Mr. Abdulrahman Al Dossari, Doha 2010 Marketing Manager and Director of Marketing & Public Relations at the Qatar Olympic Committee, said: “We are pleased to confirm Aggreko as our latest National Supplier. The organizing committee will rely on the tremendous global experience of Aggreko, which has managed the power needs of many major sporting events of this caliber, to provide us with power solutions and the expertise required to ensure broadcasters are able to deliver uninterrupted live action from the Aspire Dome to the world.” 

Mr. Phil Burns, Managing Director, Aggreko Middle East, said: “This is a significant contract win for the company as it further positions Aggreko as a power expert for the events industry. We look forward to working with the WIC organizing committee and being part of such a significant event in the Middle East this year.”