The process began two years ago, when Gearhouse Power (GHP) was approached by The Power Company(TPC) - an Austrian based power distribution company who specialise in sporting events - to create a partnership for the FIFA 2010 World Cup and German-based Match Hospitality, the organisation responsible for all official FIFA hospitality areas.
GHP and TPC supplied technicians and stage hands at all four of the stadiums , while GHP's Antony Sackstein and TPC project manager Mike Knezevic spent a hectic two weeks floating between all four venues taking care of last minute problems caused by changes ensuring the installation was on schedule , the service delivery was up to standard and generally ensuring all went well.
The LOC (local organising committee) provided the bulk power (and backup) into the buildings as well as bulk secondary distribution - up to the kitchens and service areas .From here, Gearhouse Power distributed to a myriad of appliances including TVs, coffee machines, hot plates, food warmers, microwaves, fridges, freezers and coolers. They also distributed TV signal cables throughout all the hospitality spaces.
The statistics included the provision of 3000 single phase extension cables, 60 125 Amp distros, 36 32 Amp 'hot' power distros, 13 63 Amp hot power distros and over 600 RF signal TV cables feeding over 400 TVs supplied by Sony.
"The biggest challenge was without doubt engaging in a completely new environment and culture of supplying hospitality power distribution. The substantial time and resources investment has really been invaluable as we've all learned and gained a massive amount of knowledge from the experience". says Sackstein.
(Jim Evans)
