2026 Innovation Awards from the 26th Edition of the Bi-Annual MEET Show
May 19, 2026
It is with pleasure to announce that the ‘MEET Innovation Awards’ will return as part of the 2026 edition of the show. These awards recognize innovative products in the industry.
One award will be given out by each of MEET’s Sponsoring Associations:
- ‘ACME’ Innovation Award – presented by the Atlantic Canada Mechanical Exhibitors
- ‘CIPH’ Innovation Award – presented by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating
- ‘Electro-Federation Canada’ Innovation Award – presented by Electro-Federation Canada
- ‘IES’ Innovation Award – presented by the Illuminating Engineering Society
2026 Innovation Award Winners
It is a pleasure to announce the 2026 Innovation Award Winners!
Thermal Force One by CIMCO
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.
Award Presented By
Estim.ai by Explor.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.
Award Presented By
Bend-It™ by Beta-Calco
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.
Award Presented By
Cyclone™ FLEX™ with AiQ™ Adaptive Gas Technology by A.O. Smith
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.
Award Presented By
Past Winners – 2024
Atlantic Canada Mechanical Exhibitors (ACME) Innovation Award
YMAE AIR-COOLED INVERTER SCROLL CHILLER AND HEAT PUMP
This product is an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), different from all the other products on the market since it can operate at an OAT of -25C and still provide 120F hot water. This product is one of a kind with its high COP and its inverter compressors. Inverter compressors allow us to operate at partial loads without putting the entire unit/compressors in operation.
Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) Innovation Award
BLANCO CATRIS FLEXO FILTER-READY FAUCET
Putting water where you want and need it, the Filter-ready faucet offers two faucets in one space and ensures 100% purified water every time. The product can connect to most filtration systems and has a 1.5 GPM flow rate. Features include the dual spray head, with a 360 swivel for extended range, and a magnetic docking arm to ensure precise, convenient hose docking every time.
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) Innovation Award
IVRY TECHNOLOGIES VIRTUAL ELECTRICAL TRAINING PROGRAM & IDEAL VIRTUAL ELECTRICIAN EXPERIENCE
IVRY Technologies, a subsidiary of IDEAL Industries, is proud to announce the launch of our VET2 (Virtual Electrical Training 2) training module. This cutting-edge, virtual reality-based training program was developed in conjunction with our partners at NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) in order to provide Canadian electrical apprentices a new and exciting method to learn their craft in a safe and sustainable environment. IDEAL and NETCO have collaborated to deliver the IVRY Technologies VET 1 platform to students in Ontario for 2+ years with incredible success and are proud to be making both VET 1 and VET 2 modules available to IBEW Training Centers across Canada in 2024.
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Innovation Award
LEDVANCE OPTI-SELECT AREA LIGHT
This product introduces an industry-first feature: OPTI-SELECT – Field Adjustable Distribution. Offering field adjustable distribution without the need for lens changes, embodying unmatched versatility and simplicity. Integrating the innovative Field Adjustable Distribution technology, this product allows for seamless switching between Type III, IV, and V distributions without changing lenses. This revolutionary feature allows for 27 unique SKUs in one product, including selectable options of three Correlated Color Temperatures (CCTs), three lumen outputs, and three optical distributions, ensuring a perfect match for any outdoor lighting scenario.
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