Canadian International Auto Show - FEB 2004
Metro Toronto Convention Centre

The Canadian International Auto Show is an annual consumer show, featuring over 800 new cars and trucks, including prototypes and classics. During the 10 day event, more than 300,000 people visit the Auto Show.

There is something for everyone with 600,000 square feet of exhibit space. Visitors are amazed to see cars suspended from the ceiling, Canadian Legends like Burton Cummings singing, as well as musical and sales presentations which delight everyone.

The exhibit floor is designed to give the major car manufacturers the appearance of a dealer showroom, with special feature areas. This design allows the car manufacturers to be creative and innovative – the end result is always spectacular.

Due to the complex nature of this event SHOWTECH begins working with the show organizer and many of the exhibitors 8 months prior to move-in. We must ensure we have the skilled people and specialized equipment necessary to complete this project in a safe and hassle-free environment.

SHOWTECH must assess all electrical, mechanical and lighting requirements to ensure the integrity of building’s electrical and mechanical systems are not compromised. In order to ensure there is sufficient power in locations that do not currently have adequate power supply, we use transformers and draw from other electrical locations in the building to increase the over-all power in a specific location.

For example, there is enough power in General Motors’ booth to electrically operate 80 houses. SHOWTECH dedicates 6 electricians and 5 plumbers to install 40 sprinklers heads, which require a 3 inch pipe to be connected to the building’s sprinkler systems, 10 – 150 kva transformers, 8,500 feet of 4/0 cable, 4,000 feet of #2 cabtire, copious amounts of disconnect switches to actually wire this booth in the given 10 day move-in schedule. We supplied a maintenance electrician to provide continual monitoring of the electrical distribution.

Once the show is open, it is critical we continually monitor the temporary electrical distribution throughout the buildings to ensure the integrity of the exhibit areas and building systems are not compromised.

We successfully serviced fifty clients, installed 700 outlets, hung over 100 signs and banners, wired over 400 lighting fixtures and connected 60 electrical services varying from 15 amps to 400 amps.