Arena Larvik is primarily a handball arena but will also host basketball, volleyball and floorball in front of 4,000 Norwegian sports fans. Home to 11 time Norwegian champions Larvik HK, the new sports complex is one of the venues selected to host the 2010 European Women's Handball Championship.

In common with most modern sporting venues, LED technology is an essential part of Arena Larvik’s plans. The contract was won by displayLED following a comprehensive tender and selection process in the face of fierce competition from other LED manufacturers.

The LED display systems comprise:
•    Two screens, each measuring 23 square metres, using indoor Ti16S - 16mm pitch SMD digiTILE.
•    Two fixed banners systems measuring 20 and 8 linear metres. The digiTILE Ti16 was also chosen for the banners hung under the balconies at both ends of the Arena. digiTILE is probably the thinnest tile on the market today at only 82mm deep, the digiTILE Ti16 looks like ‘thick paper hanging in mid air’ as one of the technicians commented.
•    A 70 linear metre 16mm pitch portable banner that can be moved to different locations and reformatted into a conventional video screen for indoor and outdoor use. The portable banner uses digiLED’s latest LED technology– domeLED.

The whole system is controlled by digiSPORT, the digiLED proprietary content engine and sports scoring system that is used in many leading sports venues around the world.  Over the last 3 months displayLED’s Matt Hassock has worked closely with the operators of the Arena to tailor digiSPORT’s customisable platform for each of the sports that will be played.

For each installation and sport the digiSPORT software package is customised to offer a bespoke solution allowing each venue to have full control over the way they deliver their match day media. Matt has developed the software further to provide scoring, messaging and video output for up to 6 different sports with multiple wireless touch screens and scoreboard controls.

The digiTILE system was carefully selected following in-depth discussions with the Norwegian Handball Association (NHA), venue managers and Media System a/s. The lightness and flexibility of the digiTILE series made it an obvious choice for Media System who will not only undertake part of the installation, but will also offer the screen to the rental market when the system is not in use in the arena. The excellent off-angle viewing of the 16mm outdoor digiTILE T16H system played a big factor in the decision making.

“The very low power consumption was another factor that impressed the NHA when comparing it to similar products from other manufacturers. And as the weight of one module (0.72m2) is less than 30kg handling and transportation will be so much easier.” comments Jan Åge Andreasen, Managing Director of Media System a/s.

“We are very proud to have won this complex installation project. The client recognised the qualities and potential of the digiTILE series from the outset. We are delighted that they have chosen what will soon be the new standard in LED displays for arenas in this region”, commented Jens Schelde, Sales Manager at displayLED, Copenhagen.

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