Mark Ransom, technical director of the Ubuntu Village, said: "The use of Tensile 1 to house an exhibition of this importance shows that Gearhouse South Africa is now able to provide structures and equipment for world class events. MoonBurst Structures have the sole design and manufacturing rights for the Tensile 1 and are currently involved with several projects around the world to install 10,000sq.m structures on a semi-permanent basis."
Rudi Enos, managing director of MoonBurst said: "It has been a pleasure to work with Gearhouse South Africa. Their professionalism has ensured that a difficult and complex job was undertaken without a hitch. I am pleased that Tensile 1 is now fulfilling its early promise by housing not only an event such as the world summit, but also many major events in Europe, Africa and in the USA. The three Tensile 1 structures have now completed over 50 installations and survived 90 mile per hour winds on three separate occasions, meeting all the original design parameters. I am very proud of our team who have worked hard on this project over the last five years."
(Lee Baldock)
