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Moncton Coliseum Welcomed Record Breaking Trade Event

May 8, 2026

The 2026 MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) Show made its highly anticipated biennial return to the Moncton Coliseum on May 6–7, delivering a landmark edition. Atlantic Canada’s largest industry trade show drew record-breaking attendance, bringing together an unprecedented number of qualified professionals from across the mechanical and electrical sectors. A sold-out show floor filled the entire complex, creating a dynamic hub for business exchange, discovery, and connection. 

This year’s event showcased the latest innovations, emerging technologies, and cutting-edge products from leading manufacturers and suppliers, reinforcing MEET’s reputation as a must-attend industry platform.  “The energy on the show floor this year has been exceptional,” said Show Manager Shawn Murphy. “From breakthrough product launches to the sheer level of engagement, our exhibitors raised the bar and delivered an outstanding experience that reflects the strength and momentum of these industries.”

Moncton Coliseum Welcomed Record Breaking Trade Event

The MEET show is proud to feature the 8th biennial MEET Innovation Awards in recognition of innovative products in the industry, along with an informative seminar series.

This year’s winners included:  

ACME Innovation AwardCIMCO Refrigeration with Thermal Force ONE

Thermal Force One replaces multiple traditional heating and cooling systems with a single, intelligent solution that can heat and cool different areas of a facility at the same time.

Electro-Federation Canada Innovation AwardExpor.ai with Estim.ai 

Estim.ai is an AI takeoff assistant built for construction estimating. It combines computer vision for symbol detection with domain-specific interpretation to identify, count, and organize items the way estimators actually need them for pricing and bid preparation.

IES Innovation AwardBeta-Calco with Bend-it™: Where Flexibility Meets Fluidity

Bend-It™ is a highly adaptable lighting system built around a flexible joiner that bends up to 360 degrees in any horizontal direction, enabling smooth transitions and continuous, flowing layouts.

CIPH Innovation AwardA.O. Smith with Cyclone™ FLEX™  

The A. O. Smith Cyclone™ FLEX™with AIQ™ Adaptive Gas Control automatically senses and adjusts to variations in gas quality and demand, ensuring consistent performance, improved light-off reliability, and thermal efficiencies of 95% or greater across a wide range of inputs.

The MEET Show was also proud to host its popular Industry Dinner at the Delta Beausejour Hotel on the evening of May 6th. Guests gathered for an engaging night of networking and celebration, featuring live entertainment from comedians Marshall Button (Lucien) and Patrick Ledwell, adding a memorable event. 

MEET is produced by Marketplace Events and proudly presented by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating, Electro-Federation Canada, ACME (Atlantic Canada Mechanical Exhibitors) and IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) – Maritime Sections. The show will return May 3-4, 2028. Full details and information can be found on the show’s website, Facebook, or LinkedIn pages

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