Ice Rink Refurbishment
& Renovation Services

Our refurbishment services cover every part of the installation, from the ice floor itself to the barriers around it:

• Complete ice floor replacement using modern EPDM piping systems
• Ice rink expansion to IIHF competition dimensions
• Refrigeration plant upgrades and energy retrofits
• Professional dasherboard and player bench replacement
• Hydraulic optimisation using Tichelmann reverse-return systems

Each intervention can be carried out individually or combined into a single renovation project.

For municipalities and public authorities working with multi-year investment plans, we can also divide renovation projects into carefully planned phases.

This approach allows major improvements to be completed over several budget cycles while ensuring that every upgrade remains fully compatible with future works. It is equally suited to shopping centres and commercial operators who cannot close their facility for an extended period.

Many older ice rinks continue to operate with technologies that were considered efficient twenty or thirty years ago. Today, those same systems often consume significantly more energy than necessary while delivering inconsistent ice temperatures across the rink.

NAPAPIRI applies modern engineering principles to improve both performance and efficiency. One of the most important upgrades is the implementation of Tichelmann hydraulic distribution, which ensures equal glycol flow throughout the entire ice floor. This eliminates pressure imbalances, reduces soft spots and creates a much more uniform skating surface.

Our refrigeration specialists analyse existing chiller performance, control systems and heat recovery opportunities. In many facilities, recovered heat can be reused for locker rooms, domestic hot water or building heating, reducing overall energy consumption while improving sustainability.

Depending on the condition of the existing installation, modernisation can deliver substantial operational improvements without replacing the entire technical infrastructure. Read more about the energy consumption of ice rinks.

Renovating an operational ice rink requires careful planning. Every day that a facility remains closed affects revenue, sports clubs and visitors, which is why minimising downtime is one of our highest priorities.

From the initial condition audit to commissioning the renovated rink, NAPAPIRI manages every stage of the project. Our renovation process focuses on:

• Minimising operational downtime through efficient project planning
• Improving energy efficiency and reducing long-term operating costs
• Ensuring compliance with IIHF and NHL standards where required
• Delivering practical solutions that fit existing building constraints
• Providing detailed technical documentation for permits and public tenders

Renovating an ice rink requires much more than replacing equipment. It demands experience, technical expertise and a clear understanding of how every component of the facility works together.

Recent projects include the expansion of the Vielha Ice Rink to IIHF competition standards, complete with a new ice floor, Tichelmann hydraulic system and upgraded dasherboards, as well as technical optimisation work on the Olympic ice rink of FC Barcelona.

If you are wondering whether it is time to renovate your facility, our technical specialists can perform a comprehensive condition audit, evaluate the potential return on investment and recommend the most effective renovation strategy. See more project references.