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Nordec to deliver steel structures for the redevelopment of Modo Hockey’s training centre in Sweden

Nordec Group Oy press release 16.12.2025 09.30 UTC+3

Modo Hockey’s training home and Örnsköldsvik’s sports infrastructure are being upgraded with a new Multisporthall and a modernised Modo Hall. Nordec will design, manufacture and install the steel frame for the new Multisporthall, while also renewing the roof structure of the adjacent Modo Hall training arena. The project is commissioned by the Municipality of Örnsköldsvik with REKAB as the main contractor. 

The new Multisporthall will provide nearly 6,500 m² of indoor space, seating for around 400 spectators, and a height of 12 metres. Built next to Modo Hall, it will form a combined complex of over 160 metres in length for year-round training, matches and competitions. Together, the facilities will strengthen training and competition opportunities in the region and continue to serve as the training home of Modo Hockey, one of Sweden’s long-standing top-league clubs. 

A central design element is the use of roof trusses spanning up to 45 metres, creating open indoor areas suitable for versatile sports use. Modo Hall will also be upgraded with a renewed roof structure, extending the lifespan of the existing arena and improving its functionality alongside the new Multisporthall. 

“This project brings together a new multi-purpose arena and the modernisation of an existing facility in a single delivery,” says Minna Kuusela-Opas, Senior Vice President, Multi-Storey, Nordec. “By working with REKAB and the Municipality of Örnsköldsvik, we are strengthening sports infrastructure that will serve both the local community and Modo Hockey for many years ahead.” 

Nordec’s scope covers structural design, production and installation. For the Multisporthall, this includes the complete steel frame, load-bearing roof sheets, hollow-core slabs and sandwich panels. For Modo Hall, Nordec will deliver new roof trusses and roof sheeting as part of the modernisation. 

Production is carried out at Nordec’s units in Finland and Poland. Work on Modo Hall began earlier this autumn, followed by the Multisporthall. Completion is scheduled for spring 2026. 

For additional information, please contact: 

Minna Kuusela-Opas
Senior Vice President, Multi-storey
minna.kuusela-opas@nordec.com, +358 (0)50 380 1734 

Magnus Thelm
Senior Vice President, Sales and marketing
magnus.l.thelm@nordec.com, +40 70 983 3412 

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Nordec delivers steel structures for Oulu’s new football stadium

Oulu is investing in a new football stadium at the Heinäpää sports centre, creating a modern home for football in northern Finland. The 5,000-seat arena will host both national and international matches and provide year-round training conditions for players from junior teams to the professional level. 

The stadium is designed to meet strict UEFA standards and will strengthen northern Finland’s position in Finnish football. The project is developed by OTC Stadion Oy, the project’s investor, with Temotek Oy as the main contractor. Construction began in summer 2025, and the opening is planned for 2026. 

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Nordec’s delivery 

Nordec is responsible for the main steel structures from design to installation. The scope includes the main and surrounding grandstand roof trusses, beams, bracings, load-bearing roof sheets and the upper façade support frames. Close cooperation with the client and other partners ensures that design choices meet the demanding architectural and functional requirements of a modern football arena. 

Experience from major arenas 

The project draws on Nordec’s extensive experience with large sports and cultural venues. Previous references include the 92-metre roof trusses of Malmö Arena in Sweden and the complex frame geometry of Tampere’s Nokia Arena. This experience has refined Nordec’s methods in digital modelling, logistics planning and installation, supporting steady progress in Oulu. 

Timeline and progress 

Installation of the first trusses will begin in late November 2025. The work will progress through the winter according to schedule, shaping the future outline of the stadium. When complete, the stadium will offer covered seating, a heated pitch and facilities that extend the football season in northern conditions. 

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For additional information, please contact:  

Vesa Vaihtamo 

Senior Vice President, Single-storey 

vesa.vaihtamo@nordec.com, + 358 (0)40 072 9097