Nordec selected for steel frame delivery of the Arctic Arena in Bodø, Norway
Nordec Group Oy press release 19.02.2026 09.30
Nordec has been awarded a contract to deliver the engineering, manufacturing and installation of the steel frame for the new Arctic Arena in Bodø, Norway. The delivery is part of a contract with Jaro AS, with Consto acting as the main contractor. Developed by FK Bodø Glimt, the approximately 10,000-seat multi-purpose stadium is designed for football and events.
The Arctic Arena is one of the northernmost stadium projects in Europe and a significant investment for the Bodø region. The venue is intended for year-round activity and will serve sports and other events.
Nordec’s delivery covers the arena’s main load-bearing steel structures, including coordination of the steel frame solution and the primary steel structures supporting the roof, façade and spectator areas. Production is mainly carried out at Nordec factories, followed by coordinated assembly on-site in Bodø. Quality and safety management are integrated throughout all phases of the delivery. Environmental Product Declarations are available for the steel products supplied by Nordec, providing verified information on the environmental performance of the materials used.
“Nordec was a natural choice for us at Jaro AS when selecting the steel supplier for Arctic Arena. Their strong technical expertise and proven quality were decisive factors in our decision.
From the very start of the project, Nordec has demonstrated strong commitment and an impressive ability to collaborate. We are confident that this partnership will result in a final product of the highest standard, a project we can both be proud of.”
Ole Marius Thomassen, Managing Director, Jaro AS
The architectural concept features a diamond-inspired exterior with geometrically arranged roof and façade elements and flexible interior spaces designed to adapt to different types of events. The project is scheduled for completion in early autumn 2027.
For additional information, please contact:
Minna Kuusela-Opas
Senior Vice President, Multi-storey
minna.kuusela-opas@nordec.com +358 (0)50 380 1734
Mårten West
Business Area Manager, Norway
marten.west@nordec.com +358 (0)40 174 0800
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