What b32 engineering group does

B32 Engineering Group, Inc. is a specialized ice rink engineering consultancy headquartered in Hudson, Wisconsin, founded in 2007 and originally operating as Stevens before rebranding around 2017. The firm provides end-to-end engineering services exclusively for ice skating facilities, organized into six service modules: feasibility studies, planning, site evaluation and design, refrigeration system design, construction administration, and post-project commissioning support. Its technical core spans multiple refrigerant chemistries (ammonia, CO2, R-134a, R-507, R-410A, R-513), HDPE-piped concrete ice rink floor systems, heat recovery systems, and integrated dehumidification, delivered through a holistic approach that coordinates the ice system with building HVAC, envelope, and controls.

The company serves NHL and AHL franchises (Minnesota Wild / Xcel Energy Center, St. Louis Blues / Enterprise Center, San Jose Sharks / SAP Center, Florida Panthers / Baptist Health Complex), Division I collegiate programs (University of Minnesota, University of Connecticut, University of Michigan, Sacred Heart University, Augustana University, Bentley University), municipal governments (Roseville MN, St. Paul MN, Elk River MN, Omaha NE), prep schools, and curling facilities (Duluth Curling Club, Super Rink / USA Curling). Projects span at least 16 U.S. states across the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, West Coast, and Mountain West regions.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees tied to feasibility studies, design, and construction administration engagements, secured via direct client relationships, competitive bidding, and referrals from architects, facility managers, and municipal decision-makers. Notable quantified outcomes include approximately 32% monthly energy savings at Yanmar Arena, operation 20% below California Title 24 at Great Park Ice Arena, elimination of 6,000 pounds of R-22 refrigerant at the University of Michigan, and what is described as potentially the first LEED Platinum certified ice arena in the United States at Bentley University.

Name

b32 engineering group

Legal name

B32 Engineering Group, Inc.

Website

https://b32eng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

B32 Engineering Group is a U.S. consultancy founded in 2007 that provides feasibility studies, design, and construction administration exclusively for ice rink facilities, serving NHL teams, universities, municipalities, and curling organizations across multiple states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Rink Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Ice rink engineering
• Refrigeration system design
• Arena design services
• Ice rink consulting
• HVAC engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: B32 Engineering Group generates revenue through specialized engineering consulting and design services for ice rink facilities. Revenue is project-based, earned through feasibility studies, planning, design, and construction administration engagements. Projects range from small community rinks to major NHL arenas, with fees based on project scope, complexity, and facility size.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

B32 Engineering Group provides specialized engineering consulting, planning, design, and construction administration services for ice rink and ice arena facilities. Its work spans refrigeration system design (ammonia, CO2, R-134a, R-507, R-410A, R-513), concrete ice rink floor systems with HDPE piping, heat recovery and dehumidification systems, and on-site construction oversight for professional, collegiate, municipal, and outdoor ice facilities across the United States.

Product overview

B32 Engineering Group is a specialized ice rink engineering and consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of services for ice skating facilities. Their core offerings include Studies, Planning, Site Evaluation & Design, Design (including refrigeration systems and ice rink floors), Construction Administration, and Follow Up Support. The company serves professional NHL arenas, collegiate facilities, community centers, outdoor rinks, curling facilities, and training centers. Their portfolio includes projects such as Xcel Energy Center, SAP Center San Jose, Great Park Ice Arena, and numerous collegiate and community ice facilities across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ice Rink Studies
• Ice Rink Planning
• Site Evaluation & Design
• Refrigeration System Design
• Construction Administration
• Follow Up Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of approximately 32% monthly after ammonia system installation (Yanmar Arena)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CIMCO Refrigeration: Canadian-based firm specializing in ice rink refrigeration system design, installation, and service. Most direct comparable peer given identical niche focus on ice rink refrigeration, multi-refrigerant expertise (ammonia, CO2, glycol), and project-based revenue model.
• RMF Engineering: MEP engineering firm with sports and higher education practices, including arena design work. Overlaps with B32 in the collegiate ice arena segment and competes for university capital project RFPs.
• Affiliated Engineers (AEI): Specialty MEP engineering consultancy with sports, healthcare, and higher education practices. Competes for ice arena and arena HVAC design work in the institutional and collegiate segments where B32 operates.
• CMTA: Engineering consultancy specializing in high-performance building systems including sports venues. Comparable for institutional and municipal ice arena projects that prioritize energy efficiency and LEED certification - a segment where B32 has notable credentials.
• Henderson Engineers: MEP engineering consultancy with sports and recreation facility experience. Comparable at the consulting services layer for ice arena HVAC and refrigeration design, particularly in the municipal and collegiate segments.
• ME Engineers: MEP engineering consultancy with strong sports venue and arena practice (has designed systems for NBA, NHL, and MLS facilities). Closest comparable at the engineering services layer, though broader in scope (audio, lighting, IT) than B32's ice-only specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building systems and HVAC manufacturer with extensive ice rink and arena project experience (York brand). Operates in the same commercial refrigeration equipment category as B32's design focus but as an equipment vendor rather than specialist consultant.
• WSP Global: Global engineering consultancy with sports venue experience across NHL and Olympic projects. Larger firm offering ice arena work as part of broader sports practice; competes for the largest arena projects where scale and global footprint matter.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and commercial refrigeration manufacturer with significant ice rink and arena project portfolio. Broad incumbent offering complete equipment packages but does not specialize in the design-only niche that B32 occupies.
• Carrier Corporation: Major commercial HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer serving arena and ice facility markets. Competes on refrigeration equipment rather than engineering design services, but represents an adjacent capability that facility owners compare against specialist designers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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