Bryce Jordan Arena at Penn State University Seating by Hussey

Overview

The Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University, which hosts basketball games, concerts, and major events, needed to upgrade its telescopic and fixed seating to improve versatility and spectator experience. To this end, the center partnered with the local Hussey Seating Dealer, C.M. Eichenlaub.

Key challenges included:

Aging Infrastructure: The existing seating needed to be updated, for more comfort and functionality.
Event Versatility: The seating required to adapt to various events, from sports to concerts.
Durability: The new seating had to endure frequent use and minimize maintenance costs.

The Bryce Jordan Center, with Hussey Seating Company, implemented:

Custom Seating Solutions: Tailored designs with the MXP Telescopic Platform, Metro forward-fold chairs, and fixed Quattro chairs with custom drink tables.
High-Quality Materials: Durable materials for long-lasting performance.
Adaptable Configurations: Easily reconfigurable seating for different event types.

The partnership resulted in:

Improved Spectator Comfort: More comfortable seating for a better attendee experience.
Enhanced Flexibility: Quick and easy reconfiguration of seating layouts.
Increased Durability: More durable seats, reducing the need for frequent maintenance.

Conclusion

The collaboration between the Bryce Jordan Center and Hussey Seating Company effectively addressed the center's seating challenges, significantly improving spectator comfort, event versatility, and seating durability. Twenty-four independent MXP sections were installed with Metro forward-fold chairs, customized with integrated program supports to quickly and easily truncate sections without any additional parts or processes.