De Boer blossoms at RHS Chelsea Flower ShowA breathtaking burst of colour and spectacular array of floral exhibits attracted more than 150,000 visitors to this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. De Boer’s impressive structures provided the traditional backdrop to the world-famous extravaganza as the Queen, Prince Philip and a glittering array of celebrities strolled through the gardens for an exclusive preview before the historic site opened its doors to the public. Multi-coloured blooms shaped into domes greeted visitors to the Great Pavilion, the show’s centre-piece designed by De Boer Structures and housing the indoor exhibits. The 12,000-square-metre floor structure, equivalent to the size of two football pitches, is formed by linking two large modular Delta System structures via a specially adapted A-frame. The adaptations – made possible by De Boer’s market-leading flexibility and innovative approach – allow the centre of the Pavilion to accommodate the huge obelisk that towers over the exhibition area. Brackley-based De Boer’s structures dominated the historic Royal Hospital site for the show staged from May 25 to May 29. Temporary structures included the impressive Gala hexagonal tent pavilion with a high pagoda roof for the bandstand, Pyramid structures for ‘back-of-house’ catering and offices and a 600-square-metre A-frame structure for the RHS on-site headquarters. Celebrities to the show included Helen Mirren, Ringo Starr, Lulu, Twiggy, Nigella Lawson, Jerry Hall and comedian Rob Brydon. 01 June 2010 About De Boer:De Boer is one of the leading international suppliers of temporary accommodation for large events and festivals, storage purposes, airport baggage handling and supermarkets. De Boer was established in 1924 and is headquartered in Alkmaar, The Netherlands. The company now has offices in The Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Austria, France, Spain, Sweden and Dubai. De Boer is also represented in Qatar, Russia, China and the USA. It employs more than 350 people internationally and during high season another 150 temporary workers are deployed. NPM Capital has been major shareholder since August 2005. www.deboer.com MEDIA CONTACT: PAUL SMITH ASSOCIATES
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De Boer's interlinked Delta structures that formed The Great Pavilion at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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