Arena Group supported the PGA in creating incredible spectator experiences by delivering temporary structures with stunning interior design, grandstand seating with great views and event structures for the PGA BMW Championship at golf’s prestigious Wentworth Club, May 21^st – 24^th, 2015.

Grahame Muir, CEO of Arena Group UK and Europe comments: “This year the PGA BMW Championships introduced innovations centred around giving players and visitors a memorable experience through creating the highest standard of facilities. We enjoy an ongoing relationship with the team at the PGA, sharing their vision to create temporary facilities of the highest standard.

“We also contributed to the PGA European Tour Green Drive alongside Green Element to achieve the highest levels of sustainability ever at this event.”

Within the 7,000 sqm of event structures was a bespoke 2,600 sq metre BMW Drivers’ Lounge, produced for the first time by Arena as part of a new four year contract with TRO agency. Exclusively available for BMW drivers the two storey facility featured a slate walled garden and a glass fronted atrium, with interior design and finish befitting the ‘exclusive’ ambience TRO specify in line with BMW’s brand aspirations.

Additional structures included the newly appointed prestigious double decker hospitality structure, linked by a bespoke bridge to the clearview™ grandstand wrapped around the 18^th green, a Moet & Chandon Bar & Brasserie and a selection of exhibition structures and officials offices within the public village, including a giant scoreboard. Elsewhere the Welcome Pavilion, double decker Players Lounge, Media Centre and Sky Lounge on the 14^th hole were notable features among the multiple facilities installed around the course under the project management of Arena Structures’ Mark Shelley.

All of the course grandstands were Arena Seating’s clearview™ system, offering comfort and unparalleled views of the course, with Dave Withey, Arena UK & Europe sales and marketing director, managing their design and installation, he states: “The tiered seating around the 18^th green was capacity grandstand installed at the BMW Championships, with 2,222 clearview™ seats and 228 clearview™ padded seats for VIP’s. We were attentive to the level of finish with carpeting and branded step risers, which along with the BMW themed wrap created a stunning vista surrounding the 18^th green.

“Elsewhere on the course we installed tiered clearview™ systems on the first tee (288 capacity), along with the 14^th green / 15^th tee and 7^th green (both 171 capacity).”

Spaceworks Furniture Hire also invested in new ranges to complement the unique interior designs on the 18^th hole hospitality. Sales and marketing director Kelly Baker says: “We introduced several new ranges to assist the client achieving the interior finish they desired. Our new grey Atlanta modular sofa’s allowed us to be flexible with the configuration, along with a new range of blue and white Limes chairs, and the Web chair and stools. We bespoke made our Aurora stools in a bespoke ‘BMW blue’ seat and manufactured some tables with BMW coloured blue tops.”

Well Dressed Tables is delighted to announce our accreditation with the Contractors Health and Safety (CHAS) Assessment Scheme.

We have demonstrated compliance with, sound management of basic Health & Safety legislation within the Well Dressed Tables and Spaceworks offices.

For more information about CHAS, visit www.chas.co.uk

“DON’T FORGET THE KITCHEN” SAYS PKL AS IT LAUNCHES DEDICATED EVENTS WEBSITE

PKL Group, the UK’s leading supplier of temporary and permanent catering infrastructure, has launched a new website dedicated solely to the events market –  www.dontforgetthekitchen.com.

As well as illustrating PKL’s range of temporary kitchens and catering equipment for event hire, the website showcases the relationship between PKL and Well Dressed Tables with information regarding cutlery, crockery and glassware available from Well Dressed Tables also included on the new website.

In a first for PKL, the new website allows customers to create an online quote for their event equipment, and to also build in the associated products and services that are relevant to their event such as delivery times, project management services and level of technical support.

To provide complete coverage of event catering products, users of the site can also choose from a selection of cutlery, crockery and glassware packages from Well Dressed Tables, which will be added to their quote.

The website also illustrates PKL’s commitment to event health and safety, with comprehensive information provided as to how PKL’s product and service complies with CDM regulations, a matter of critical importance to many event organisers from April onwards.

While many events customers know exactly what they require in terms of buildings and other temporary event infrastructure many clients leave the kitchen to the last minute, even with major events. With the launch of the new website, PKL aims to bring the specification of event catering equipment to the forefront of the event planning process.

For more information see www.dontforgetthekitchen.com

Recently added to our ever growing selection of glassware, we have added the new Double Walled Range. From shot glasses to tasting dishes and hot beverage glasses, there’s something to suit all your winter warmers. Find our Double Walled Latte Glass here.

Mirroring the joy of the victorious Team Europe, Ryder Cup organisers were delighted their visions for hosting the 40th Ryder Cup were widely applauded, with Arena Group expertise central to the transformation of Gleneagles Golf Course with temporary event structures, grandstand seating and furniture, Sept 24-28, 2014.

The 2014 Ryder Cup extended its credentials as a global sporting event, with over 500 million TV viewers, giving exceptional event experiences to fans on course and on screen. Over 200,000 people attended the historic course to be part of the melting pot of golfing skills and emotions, as 24 of the world’s leading players battled each other and the course. Closing moments saw spectators packed into the 18th grandstand along with sponsors in the Aviemore Pavilion creating an ebullient party atmosphere as European captain Paul McGinley lifted the coveted trophy.

Arena Group is proud of its long association  with  the Ryder Cup organisers, spanning two decades of European tournaments, and understands that meticulous planning and strong project management is the key to delivering a successful, world class event.

Ryder Cup match director Edward Kitson comments:

“Arena listened, understood, then made positive contributions as we planned and designed infrastructure for The 2014 Ryder Cup. They delivered exceptionally well and the quality of product, from premium hospitality, public and media facilities combined with the best grandstand seating we have ever seen, ensured another best in class performance.”

The main grandstands were the 1,844 capacity grandstand in a horseshoe configuration around the first tee and the 2,100 capacity looking steeply down onto the 18th green.  All of the stands were busy throughout the tournament, including the 1,053 capacity 13th, 714 seats overlooking the 11th and the 648 seats curved around the 16th green.

A range of structures and interiors provided elevated views onto the key areas of the course for hospitality guests; over 1,000 media told their stories to the world from Arena’s 30m x 50m TFS facility, whilst the players, officials, police and caterers were all accommodated within a range of custom designed structures.

Spaceworks provided all of the furniture on site, with over 15,000 pieces ranging from the new pressed steel contemporary Tolix range and stools with cocktail tables through to dining tables garden furniture in public areas, all facilities on site, the park and ride sites and the opening and closing ceremonies.

To achieve the organisers and designers’ aspirations the company invested £200,000 in specially sourced new contemporary collections. Well Dressed Tables also supplied all the cutlery, crockery and glassware to Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts which catered across the court, with managing director Chris Piggott ensuring the complex logistical deployment was a success.

Spaceworks and Well Dressed Tables has strengthened their team with the appointment of Cecilia Lavin as sales manager.

Cecilia is responsible for managing new sales and accounts with a focus on contract catering units, expanding the companies’ capacity to listen to clients and help improve their events by delivering best value and introduce new products to their events.

Cecilia has extensive knowledge and experience ranging from events management, venues and catering. She is actively engaged in the events industry, holding a board position within ISES UK as VP membership. Her background has given her the skills and knowledge required to deliver the high expectations of quality and service at Spaceworks and Well Dressed Tables.

Kelly Baker, sales and marketing director at Spaceworks and Well Dressed Tables, said: “We’re focused on continuing to improve the services we offer and it’s great to welcome Cecilia. Her track record of growing sales, industry knowledge and contacts, combined with her passion for events, will be a great addition to our expanding team.”