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International Ice Facilities Expert Circle met for first time

Inaugural meeting of the Ice Facilities Expert Circle, hosted by HDR architect and former professional hockey player Mark Hentze. IAKS Vice President Conrad Boychuk had invited international experts who design, supply, install and operate ice facilities either permanent or temporary. The participants identified differences between North American and European approaches.

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WM Mammoth Autopilot

Many visitors to the ice rinks of the future will rub their eyes in amazement at an ice resurfacing machine that can operate while the driver’s seat remains empty. This is the result of the innovative approach to ice resurfacing machines by the manufacturer WM ice technics of South Tyrol in Italy.

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Interdisciplinary exchange at the highest level

Global trends in sports and leisure facility development and trail-blazing projects were the focus of this year’s IAKS Congress. On the four days of the Congress, national and international experts identified the ideas and solutions that "facilitate an active world".

AST: 2019 Gold Partner

We are excited to welcome AST to be 2019 Gold Partner of the 26th IAKS Congress. AST is a global enterprise network for ice rink technologies, developers and manufacturers of high-quality dasher board systems, but also distributor of ice resurfacing machines and ice rink accessories.

New member: GT3 Architects, Newcastle upon Tyne (UK)

Specialised in sports and leisure they have delivered a wide range of wet and dry projects throughout the UK. GT3 Architects position people, not buildings at the heart of their projects, which they like to call ‘People Architecture’.

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Early bird registration ends on 7 August

More than 600 delegates are expected to attend the 2019 IAKS Congress. Register today to take advantage of special very early bird rates available until 7 August. Day tickets starting at EUR 40.

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Programme of the 26th IAKS Congress – out now!

Take time to study the internationally oriented programme focusing on key topics such as

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100th WM Mammoth

In October 2015, WM ice technics, manufacturer of top-quality ice resurfacing machinery, presented their latest breakthrough: The WM Mammoth, a fully-electric ice resurfacing machine for standard ice rinks. And now, just three years on, the 100th WM Mammoth is leaving the production site of the South Tyrolean company.

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Green ice rink made of real ice

An ice rink does not become “green” by not using electricity.

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