One of the first major contracts for Unusual Rigging and Engineering LLC was the 2009 Dubai Airshow, which took place at Airport Expo Dubai, adjacent to Dubai International airport. Between the 15th and 19th of November over 590 exhibitors from across the globe displayed their wares at the fastest growing air show in the world.

As the official rigging contractor to organiser Fairs & Exhibitions, Unusual Rigging and Engineering LLC not only provided all rigging and associated services, but was also responsible for auditing the safety of all suspended items in the event’s four main halls and all exhibitions booths. From the smallest shell schemes to the international pavilion areas to the 800 sq m stand of Abu Dhabi based Mubadala and 775 sq m stand of EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), the requirements of the exhibitors were many and varied. Ensuring these met the event’s rigorous health and safety regulations, Unusual Rigging and Engineering LLC employed both local labour and rigging specialists, all under the watchful eye of their own project leader.

Alan Thompson said: “...it was extremely gratifying to be awarded this prestigious contract, especially as we are relatively new in the region. This was a substantial project for any company to take on, working for a host of major international clients, and I’m delighted that everything went very smoothly.”

Unusual Rigging and Engineering LLC can be contacted at PO Box 283586, Dubai,UAE; telephone +971 (0)4 885 9009, fax +971 (0)4 885 9008; or email at alan.thomson@unusualrigging.com .