n PHVAC in the Field

The MCEE trade show was in full swing this year in Montreal with an exhibitor’s hall full of the latest products and plenty of educational seminars.

Wolseley Toronto Expo

Over 800 people, including contractors from all across Ontario, attended Wolseley Canada’s Expo on May 11 at the Toronto Congress Centre. In The trade show floor was packed with more than 50 exhibitors in plumbing, HVAC/R, IAQ, and tools/instruments.

The show ran from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and allowed for plenty of networking opportunities, with food and drink tables set up around the facility, including some kettle chips that seemed to be snatched up as soon as they were put out.

The event began with an opportunity for Wolseley staff to explore the show floor before the doors opened for contractors.

Attendees were also able to attend four educational seminars, which were presented by Greenbrain and the Wolseley Tech team, Google, GE, and ADS.

Wolseley is heading east for its next trade show. The Wolseley Halifax Expo will take place on June 1st and will feature a Wolseley exclusive concert featuring a performance by Signal Hill at a post-expo private event from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Mcee 2023

After a two-year hiatus, the MCEE show was back in full force in Montreal. Held from April 19 to 20, the mechanical and electrical trade show welcomed around 400 exhibitors and 7,000 guests, all occupying 65,000 sq. ft. of new products and the latest technology.

Held in downtown Montreal at the Palais des Congres Centre, guests got their hands on the newest technology and products. The show reports that 82 per cent of guests stated that they came just for the new products. The VIP reception, which was held the night before the show floor opened, showcased the winners of the New Product Competition. To see the full list, visit our website.

The show runs bi-annually and is produced by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH), the Corporation of Master Pipe Mechanics of Quebec (CMMTQ), the Corporation of Master Electricians of Quebec (CMEQ), and Corporation des entreprises de traitement de l’air et du froid (CETAF). The show will return on April 24 and 25, 2025, at the Palais des Congress Centre in Montreal.

Ont. Skills Competition

Skills Ontario held its first in-person competition since before the pandemic and it was jam-packed with competitors, trades enthusiasts, and lots of happy faces. The event took over the Toronto Congress Centre from May 1st through 3rd. A formal closing ceremony took place on the final day of the show. Over the three days, there were an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 people walking around supporting those competing or competing themselves. A full list of this year’s winners can be found on the Skills Ontario website.