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Airedale signs Aggreko rental deal

UK: Cooling specialist Airedale International will now be able to offer its customers power and temperature control rental services after signing a deal with Aggreko.

The new preferred supplier agreement will provide Airedale’s UK customers with access to Aggreko’s fleet of power generation and temperature control solutions from initial site survey, through to installation, commissioning, servicing, refuelling and site removal.

In addition to rental services for breakdowns and planned maintenance, the agreement Airedale will also provide contingency planning and integrated systems testing.

“This agreement will offer our customers access to services which will benefit them greatly,” commented Airedale Rental Solutions’ business manager Paul Roper. “In particular, the new contingency planning service, which will help our customers manage and control risk, and ensure peace of mind. Investing in contingency planning should be at the forefront for all businesses,” he added.

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