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As HRM continues to operate and maintain some of the region’s most important community hubs, you can depend on CIMCO as a trusted, specialized, stable partner—for today’s service needs and tomorrow’s long‑term capital planning.
Every solution we provide is Built For You—built around your challenges, your priorities, your operational pressures, and your return on investment.
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We’re Here for You When You Need Us
Your facilities are backed by a dedicated CIMCO team with deep regional knowledge and long‑term accountability. These are your exclusive points of contact — ready to support you whenever you need.
System Inspection: Protect Your Ice Before Problems Surface
CIMCO’s System Inspection provides a detailed, expert‑led assessment of your refrigeration system’s condition—helping you identify risk early, support capital planning, and maintain safe, reliable arena operations.
Rink Mechanics
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1. Recurring Service Needs & Limited Time Windows
Arenas can’t afford downtime — not during tournaments, rentals, or community events. Service windows are tight, expectations are high, and reliability is non‑negotiable.
Our Response: Fast, Local, Scaled Service Capacity
- 10+ Halifax‑based service mechanics dedicated to rink work.
- <4‑hour targeted response time for urgent issues
- 24/7 coverage by technicians who know ice plants inside out
- National parts network shipping immediately while technicians are onsite
2. Aging Ice Rink Refrigeration Systems
Aging refrigeration systems create higher risk of failure, refrigerant leaks, declining efficiency, and costly unplanned downtime. Facility managers must maintain consistent ice quality and public safety while working within constrained budgets and aging infrastructure.
Expert Troubleshooting
Advanced diagnostics and repair for legacy refrigeration systems across all manufacturer types.
50‑Year Lifecycle Design
Long‑term planning frameworks that support informed capital investment decisions.
Net‑Zero & Decarbonization Audits
Engineering‑driven assessments that prepare facilities for sustainability and compliance.
Heat‑Reclaim Solutions
Integrated recovery systems that significantly reduce energy demand and utility load.
Ammonia & CO₂ Expertise
Safe, compliant modernization led by specialists in natural refrigerant systems.
3. Delivering Consistently Great Ice Across a Multi‑Facility Portfolio
HRM’s arenas include some of the region’s most demanding multi‑pad facilities. These environments require precise system coordination, operational discipline, and performance consistency across all surfaces.
CIMCO has engineered and supported several of HRM’s most complex and high‑profile arena facilities:
- BMO Centre — award‑winning low‑charge ammonia system
- Greenfoot Energy Centre — high‑traffic four‑pad facility
- RBC Centre — four‑pad, LEED‑oriented facility design
4. Procurement Complexity & Long Timelines
5. Balancing Costs With Long‑Term ROI
Municipal infrastructure decisions must balance upfront capital, long‑term operating impact, risk, and public accountability. CIMCO helps translate complex investments into clear, defensible financial decisions.
Capital & Upgrade Decisions
- Capital replacements
- Plant upgrades
Operational Performance
- Efficiency retrofits
- Carbon‑reduction investments
Governance & Compliance
- Safety improvements
- Regulatory compliance
Financial Justification
- Total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Lifecycle ROI analysis
What You Get
Council‑ready business case documentation, grant eligibility support,
and a defensible financial rationale for every major decision.
You don’t just get a proposal — you get a defensible financial case.
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6. Need for a Partner, Not Just a Vendor
HRM’s arenas are community assets. Keeping them operating safely and reliably requires more than transactional service — it requires a refrigeration partner with accountability, presence, and long‑term commitment.
You Deserve a Partner With
- Local presence
- Local accountability
- National resources
Still Growing Strong
For more than a century, CIMCO has supported Nova Scotia’s ice facilities, building deep local knowledge while continuously investing in people, parts, engineering, and service infrastructure.
CIMCO has served Nova Scotia for over 113 years and continues to invest locally to ensure long‑term support for municipal partners like HRM.
Our Projects
Guysborough Municipality Raises the Bar With All-in-One CO2 Heating, Refrigeration & AC
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BMO Centre Arena Bags Most Efficient Design Award
About CIMCO Refrigeration
CIMCO has been proudly serving communities across Atlantic Canada since 1913. With more than a century of experience in the region, we understand its climate, its industries, and the unique challenges facilities face.
Our long‑standing presence means we design solutions that work for Atlantic operations — reliable, efficient, and built for the real world.
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