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With over 4,500 ice surfaces installed around the world, CIMCO Refrigeration can provide a range of expertise unmatched by any other company. For design, installation and service of new or existing refrigeration systems, you can rely on CIMCO. Call us today to learn more about our newest, most energy-efficient system… www.cimcorefrigeration.com ICE RINK DESIGN From the Leader in Ice Rink Technologies Wallingford, CT 203-265-4464 Mobile, AL 251-471-2426 Van Buren, AR 479-474-5432 Louisville, KY 502-263-9262 Ponte Vedra, FL 904-829-3433 July/August 2011 R IN K M A G AZ I N E 11 STARrinks.com Revolutionary Product in Arena Floor Coverings S portmechanics, a supplier of sports equipment based in Moscow, Russia, is bringing its rev- olutionary "IceComfort" ice cover flooring system to the U.S. market. IceComfort allows arenas to quickly organize a multi- functional platform for exhibitions, con- certs and other events, along with increas- ing the number of seats. The easily installed modular flooring is made of a high-quality, rubber-based composite material with very low thermal conductiv- ity. More than 30 arenas in Russia and Europe use it, including Krylatskoye, the largest skating center in Europe. Sergey Shalashov, Sportmechanics' export manager, is based in New York and can provide samples and product information. He can be reached at 917- 545-3095 or at sshalashov@gmail.com. Sport Systems Tops List for NHL Acrylic Retrofits S port Systems Unlimited Corp. announced its readiness to step up as the premier supplier of new acrylic shield- ing systems for National Hockey League arenas that received notice earlier this spring they must convert tempered glass shielding in the ends and corners of their rinks to NHL-approved acrylic shielding systems. As the only dasher board manufac- turer recognized as a Preferred Rink Equipment Supplier to the NHL, Sport Systems / Athletica has introduced its new "seamless acrylic" shielding system, which is not only a first in the arena facil- ities industry, but also was at the top of the list of approved acrylic shielding systems, issued May 31 by the league. "We have been and will continue to be driven by innovation. Whether it is revolutionizing shielding systems with "seamless acrylic" or enhancing player safety at all levels with product enhance- ments such as SoftCap®, we feel a respon- sibility to do more than just build hockey boards, but to continually improve our suite of products and thereby improve the sports we serve," Sport Systems Unlimited Corp. CEO Adam Pender said. SPORT MECHANICS S P O R T S A R E NA C O N VE R S I O NS

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