Canadian Concrete Expo

What Canadian Concrete Expo does

Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) is a privately held trade show organizer founded in 2017 and headquartered in Windsor, Canada, that operates an annual exposition serving Canada's concrete, construction, and aggregate sectors. The company produces a single flagship product — the Canadian Concrete Expo — held each February at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, which serves as a centralized venue where construction professionals, contractors, builders, developers, architects, and engineers can engage directly with suppliers, manufacturers, and technology innovators. The 2026 edition is scheduled for February 11–12 and will feature 400+ exhibitors across a record 400,000 square feet of exhibit space (a 20% expansion from the prior year), with an expected attendance of more than 8,000 visitors drawn from across Canada and international markets.

CCE's business model is event-driven and asset-light, with revenue generated primarily through one-time exhibitor booth rental fees, sponsorship packages sold to suppliers and manufacturers, and attendee registration fees. The company positions its event as Canada's dedicated concrete and construction trade show, distinct from broader general construction expositions, with a thematic emphasis on faster construction methods and sustainable, green building innovations. Marketing is conducted primarily through trade publications and earned media coverage in industry outlets such as Ontario Construction News. The company operates with a small team of 1–10 employees, suggesting that event execution is largely outsourced or contractor-driven, with internal staff focused on exhibitor sales, sponsorship development, and event programming.

Name

Canadian Concrete Expo

Website

https://canadianconcreteexpo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canadian Concrete Expo is a Windsor, Canada-based trade show organizer that produces an annual exposition for Canada's concrete and construction sectors, hosting 400+ exhibitors and 8,000+ visitors at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show & Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Building Materials & Real Estate Shows Organizers (THAHABAG)

Keywords

• Construction trade show
• Concrete expo event
• Building materials exhibition
• Industry trade fair
• Construction expo Canada

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Trade Show Revenue: Revenue is generated through exhibitor booth fees, sponsorship packages, and attendee registration fees for the annual Canadian Concrete Expo trade show event. The event's expansion to 400,000 square feet with 400+ exhibitors indicates revenue scaling with exhibitor and space demand.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) organizes and hosts an annual trade show and exposition serving Canada's concrete, construction, and aggregate sectors. The event brings together 400+ exhibitors and 8,000+ visitors at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, showcasing concrete products, construction materials, and sustainable construction technologies. Revenue is generated through exhibitor booth fees, sponsorship packages, and attendee registration.

Product overview

Canadian Concrete Expo operates as a single annual trade show/exposition product. The expo serves as a premier industry event for the concrete and construction sector in Canada, bringing together exhibitors and visitors to showcase and explore innovations in construction technology, with particular focus on faster, greener construction and sustainability solutions.

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Products and services

• Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) Annual Trade Show An annual trade show and exposition for Canada's concrete and construction industry, featuring exhibitors, visitors, and innovations in construction technology and sustainability solutions. Held annually at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, the event is targeted at construction industry professionals including contractors, builders, developers, architects, engineers, and construction managers.
• Exhibitor Booth Space Rental Rental of exhibit booth space at the annual Canadian Concrete Expo, offered to suppliers, manufacturers, and innovators in the concrete and construction sector for product showcasing and lead generation.
• Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship packages sold to companies seeking brand visibility and elevated presence at the Canadian Concrete Expo, supporting the annual event's execution while providing promotional exposure to attendees.
• Attendee Registration Registration access for construction industry professionals attending the annual Canadian Concrete Expo to source concrete products, construction materials, network with industry professionals, and discover sustainable construction technologies.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• CONEXPO-CON/AGG: CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a triennial North American trade show for the construction, concrete, and aggregate industries. It directly overlaps with CCE's vertical focus (concrete and aggregates) and exhibitor audience, but on a much larger and less frequent cadence.
• World of Concrete: World of Concrete is the largest annual international trade show dedicated to the concrete and masonry industries. It is the most direct comparable to CCE in terms of vertical focus (concrete/construction), exhibitor base, and trade show format, though it operates at significantly larger scale in the U.S.

Broad incumbents

• National Hardware Show: The National Hardware Show is a long-running U.S. trade show covering hardware, tools, and building products. Comparable trade show format and adjacent product categories but broader retail/DIY orientation versus CCE's commercial construction focus.
• bauma: bauma is the world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building materials, and mining. It is a broad incumbent covering the same end-customer verticals as CCE but with global reach, primarily serving equipment OEMs rather than concrete/aggregate specialists.
• The Big 5 Construct Egypt / Big 5 (Dubai): The Big 5 is a portfolio of large construction trade shows run by dmg events across the Middle East, Africa, and India. Comparable in business model (B2B construction trade show organizer) but with a regional focus outside North America.

Others

• Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Events: The CCA is the national voice of Canada's construction industry and runs associated conferences and events. Comparable as a Canadian construction-industry convener and an indirect competitor for exhibitor/attendee mindshare, though it is an association rather than a commercial trade show organizer.

Regional players

• UK Construction Week: UK Construction Week is the UK's largest built environment event, covering construction products, materials, and technology. It is comparable as a B2B construction trade show but regional to the UK and broader in scope than CCE's concrete/aggregate focus.
• Construct Canada: Construct Canada is part of The Buildings Show, a major Canadian construction trade event held in Toronto. It serves a similar Canadian construction audience but is broader in scope (full buildings sector) rather than focused on concrete/aggregates, making it a partial regional competitor.
• Batimat: Batimat is a leading European construction trade show held in Paris, focused on building, construction, and sustainability. Comparable format and end audience but regional to France/Europe and broader than concrete/aggregates specifically.

Emerging players

• Concrete Show India: Concrete Show India is a regional trade show focused on the concrete industry in India. Directly comparable in vertical specialization (concrete) and trade show format, but emerging-stage and geographically separate from CCE's North American market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CDNConcreteExpo
• Facebookfacebook.com/CanadianConcreteExpo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadianconcreteexpo

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