Sports facilities

The Volkparkstadion (formerly the Imtech Arena) in Hamburg was rebuilt in 1953. It is home to the Bundesliga club Hamburger SV and was the venue for many international matches as well as the World Cups in 1974 and 2006. In 1998, the stadium was remodelled and rotated by 90°. The Federal Aviation Authority had to grant a special permit as the stadium is located in the flight path of Hamburg Airport. A highlight after the remodelling of the arena was the 2006 World Cup in Germany. A total of 4 preliminary round matches and one quarter-final match were played. The stadium is also used for concerts and other sporting events. A total of around 57,000 spectators can watch the events. The historical milestones in the stadium's history can be viewed in its own museum.

KERMI is represented in the Volksparkstadion with over 170 convectors.

Photo source: Volksparkstadion Hamburg

The Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg is one of the largest event halls in Europe. A total of 40,000 m² of gross floor space is available. Up to 125 events with more than 1 million spectators are organised and held here every year. Many rock and pop stars come to the arena, which is built for up to 16,000 spectators, to organise their concerts. It is also home to the Hamburg Freezers ice hockey team and the HSV handball team. The arena is equipped with a total of 66 boxes. Four themed restaurants and four bars with a total of 2,000 seats cater for all tastes.

The company KERMI is represented in the Barclaycard Arena with around 250 steel panel radiators and around 55 convectors, which ensure a pleasant atmosphere for visitors.

Photo source: Barclaycard Arena Hamburg

The storage of waste quartz sand from kaolin processing at the Amberg kaolin works led to the creation of the white mountain "Monte Kaolino" near Hirschau over decades. The uniqueness of this mountain was discovered as early as 1957 and the first benefits were realised with summer skiing events. Further facilities such as a lift system, campsite and catering were built. The biggest event is probably the annual Sandboard World Championships. But the European Sand Ski Championships, the Sand Big Foot Championships and the Monte Grand Prix also liven up the mountain. The overall concept of the leisure park includes a dune pool with a total area of almost 12,000 square metres. Water slides and dune flair make the pool particularly attractive.

Over 750 square metres of KERMI's x-net underfloor heating system were installed in the newly designed dune pool area to ensure optimum heat distribution.

Photo source: Freizeitpark Monte Kaolino GmbH

Innsbruck has twice hosted the Winter Olympics and is characterised by its breathtaking Alpine surroundings. Numerous events and leisure activities attract many visitors to the Tyrolean capital every year.

The Olympic Hall was designed for modern, multifunctional use and fulfils the infrastructural and technical requirements for events of all types and sizes: sporting events such as the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2005, concerts, shows, TV broadcasts, congresses and trade fairs find a perfect setting. The grandstands can accommodate up to 8,000 people. The hall also has spacious VIP lounges on 4 levels with a total area of 1,300 square metres. 

KERMI is represented in the Innsbruck Olympic Hall with around 170 radiators.

Photo source: Olympiaworld Innsbruck

The BayArena in Leverkusen is the stadium of the first division club Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Founded in 1904, the long-established club has played in the Bundesliga without interruption since 1979 and has enjoyed numerous national and international successes. Originally built as the "Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion", the BayArena was reopened on 15 August 2009 following extensive renovation and modernisation work. In addition to increasing the total capacity to 30,210 seats, the functional and players' areas were also extensively expanded. With its tent-like roof construction with a diameter of 217 metres, the stadium is a trademark of Leverkusen.

A total of 3,800 m² of x-net C14 industrial panel heating and over 600 heating panels and convectors from KERMI are used to heat the sports venue.

Photo source: Bayer 04 Leverkusen