The Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo (CWRE), Canada’s only trade show serving the waste, recycling and public works markets, marked its 13th exhibition with its November 3 – 4 trade show at the International Centre in Toronto.
The event showcased 206 exhibitors from Canada, the US, China and Italy focused on all aspects of collection, hauling and processing of waste and recycling programs. In addition, the show welcomed 1,690 individual buyers from 11 countries who experienced the products, services and technologies offered by exhibitors, learned about industry innovations and networked with peers during the many special events. The buyer attendance at the 2010 event grew 24% in comparison with the last Toronto event in 2008, signaling the growth and interest in the waste and recycling markets.
“The reception from the attendees at the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo was far greater than any other trucking show I have attended,” said Bruce Peck of Innovative Hydrogen Solutions.
New to the show this year was the Canadian Waste Sector Symposium (CWSS), produced by the Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA). "Together the Canadian Waste Sector Symposium and the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo provided business and municipalities with unparalleled opportunities to learn, network and keep abreast of waste industry technology - a unique Canadian opportunity and experience," said Rob Cook, president of the Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA). The 2 ½ day CWSS event included options for three facility tours (Composting & Organics Processing; MRF's and Transfer Stations; Electronics Recycling, Collection and Processing) and 1 ½ days of sessions covering a variety of the most relevant topics facing the industry.
“As Canada’s premier waste, recycling and public works show, we strive to showcase the best the industry has to offer,” said Kristen Woodburn, show director with Messe Frankfurt Inc. “From the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo exhibitors and attendees to the special events and co-located Canadian Waste Sector Symposium, the quality of this year’s show far exceeded our expectations.”
“The Full Symposium Package and networking receptions were excellent,” stated Debbie Achatz with Sick Ltd. “Overall I was very impressed and look forward to attending next year.”
Responding to feedback from key exhibitors and manufacturers in the industry, the 14th edition of the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo will take place for the first time in Montreal, November 9 - 10, 2011 at the Palais de Congrés de Montréal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Exhibitor Statements
Orbit Metal Co., Ltd., Simon Assaf: “It was a good show! It gave us a good exposure to clients and helped us develop a new market and get more leads for our business.”
Marshall Industrial Inc., Bob Marshall: “This show gave Marshall Industrial excellent exposure to the Canadian market. We worked the show hard and got several good leads. In addition, we were able to close orders within 1 week of the show!”
Innovative Hydrogen Solutions, Bruce Peck: “The reception from the attendees at the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo was far greater than any other trucking show I have attended.”
Henry A. Wiltschek Inc.: “We met more prospects than we expected at the show!”
Attendee Statements
WPCI, Robert Graham: “It was my first year attending and it was extremely successful.”
Toronto District, Mike Foster: “I liked the new recycling products. Very innovative.”
Sick Ltd., Debbie Achatz: “The Full Symposium Package and networking receptions were excellent. Overall I was very impressed and look forward to attending next year.”
Ontario Power Generation, Jack Page: “The show this year was very good!”
Enterprise Florida, Lou Caporusso: “Excellent exhibits!”
For further information, please visit www.cwre.ca.
About Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is Germany’s leading trade fair organiser, with 424 million euros in sales in 2009 and more than 1,660 employees worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries, five branch offices and 52 international Sales Partners, giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150 countries. Events “made by Messe Frankfurt” take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2009, Messe Frankfurt organised more than 90 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany. Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds, featuring 578,000 square metres, are currently home to ten exhibition halls and an adjacent Congress Center. The company is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com
The North American headquarters in Atlanta is currently producing nine trade shows in the USA, Canada and Mexico across various industries. For more information about Messe Frankfurt, please visit our Web site at www.MesseFrankfurt.us
Waste & Recycling Events Around the Globe
Waste & Recycling Expo Mexico
Mexico City, September 27 – 29, 2011
Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo
Montreal, November 9 – 10, 2011
