What: CMX/CIPHEX Show 2010 Who: Presented by CIPH/HRAI Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre When: Thursday March 25 – Saturday March 27 Attendees: 14,400 (including exhibitors) Exhibitors: 500 The biennial CMX-CIPHEX tradeshow kicked off with a bang this year, as CIPH hosted its traditional gala evening in support of Habitat for Humanity. Comedian Ron James performed for guests at the Fairmont Royal York, helping raise more than $25,000 for the charity. The evening’s success was a precursor for the rest of the show, as 14,400 people registered to take in more than 500 exhibits and 30 informative seminars. Mechanical Business was on hand at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to meet readers, take in the seminars and capture all the action. 2
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1. The exhibition floor at this year’s CMX/CIPHEX show was packed with exhibitors and visitors. 2. HRAI president Warren Heeley presents show Ed Seaward with a plaque commemorating five years as show chair. 3. The CMX/CIPHEX tradeshow committee welcomes visitors. 4. John Hammill (left) of Moen Canada and Martin Deschenes of Groupe Deschenes (right) flank comedian Ron James at the opening gala. 5. Mechanical Business columnist and president of Air Solutions, Gord Cooke talks HVAC during one of the many learning seminars. 6. The winners and participants in the Skills Canada-Ontario Heating Systems competition. 7. Jamie Shipley of CMHC discusses radon in homes.
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