Big Business Wins Round Out Successful 4th Quarter For Tempe-Based Gorilla Companies

Long-term Contracts Solidify Gorilla Companies’ Role in Providing Key Services in Biggest Events and Venues in Phoenix Metropolitan Area including FBR Phoenix Open, Glendale Arena, ASU Athletics and others. The Gorilla Companies awarded four multi-year contracts valued at more than $10 million.

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) October 2, 2006 -- Event goers in Phoenix will see even more signature purple Gorilla shirts and equipment at key events. The Gorilla Companies, a leading multifaceted corporation with turn-key services and equipment for special events and construction projects, announced today that it has been awarded four multi-year contracts valued at more than $10 million.

FBR Phoenix Open

Three-year agreement to provide:

•    Complete solutions and services for event parking and security

•    Event planning and security for Bird’s Nest

•    Portable ATM machines

•    Power generators and power-related equipment

•    A full range of event equipment rentals including: fencing, barricades, signage, and lights and sound equipment

Glendale Arena Management Group

Three-year agreement to provide:

•    Supplemental parking planning and management for all major events

•    Supplemental security services for all major events

Arizona Cardinals

•    Multi-year contract to provide ecology services including: portable toilets, restroom trailers as well as trash boxes for all Cardinal games at the new Cardinal Stadium

Arizona State University Athletics

•    Multi-year contract to provide ecology services and portable restrooms for all ASU Athletics sporting events and games

Robb M. Corwin, president of the Gorilla Companies credits his firm’s rigorous work ethic and diverse service offerings for winning these contracts.

“Over the last two decades we have proven ourselves in working with entities that have complex needs and a requirement to be served and supported on multiple levels and in many areas of event management,” said Corwin. “These long term contracts strengthen our expertise within the large-scaled entertainment and sporting event sectors.”

Since 1987, ProEM (Professional Event Management), one the Gorilla Companies, has worked hard to build its reputation as Arizona’s only full-service event support company. With ProEM at the helm, the Gorilla Companies handle over 1,000 events per year.

About The Gorilla Companies:

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the Gorilla Companies are a leading multifaceted corporation with turn-key services and equipment for special events and construction projects. The Gorilla family consists of a number of diverse companies which offer one-stop solutions to special events and construction projects. The Gorilla Companies specialize in making projects and events effortless and seamless. With all the services under one roof and managed by experienced professionals, the Gorilla Companies’ clients save money with unparalleled efficiency and value pricing. Every Gorilla company is operated with the same basic principle; "Deliver 100% with everything we do, every time we do it."

The Gorilla Companies include: ProEM, Gorilla Motorsports, Gorilla Equipment, Gorilla Power Systems, Gorilla Fuel and Lube, ACM Quick Cash, and BlueRoom Creative. For additional information please visit online: www.gorillallc.com

Media Contact:

Ania Kubicki

ANGLES Public Relations

T: 480-755-0009

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