The CNRE Expo 2017 in Prince George goes off without a hitch

by Keith Powell
CNRE EXPO 2017—135 exhibitors in attendance

CNRE EXPO 2017—135 exhibitors in attendance — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

Staff and Management of the Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE) were thrilled to see an impressive array of heavy equipment professionals at the CN Centre in Prince George, Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27th, 2017.

One of the region’s most popular heavy equipment trade shows, CNRE featured leading companies and products that are part of Northern Canada’s varied resources sectors – including forestry, heavy construction and major resources infrastructure. Covering a massive four acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits, beautiful spring weather attracted more than 8,000 visitors from the industry and their families.

Wide variety of indoor booths promoting technology, innovation, health and safety

A wide variety of indoor booths promoting technology, innovation, health and safety. — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

A great way to meet face-to-face with equipment and technology providers

A great way to meet face-to-face with equipment and technology providers. — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

CN Centre in Prince George hosted the CNRE EXPO 2017

CN Centre in Prince George hosted the CNRE EXPO 2017. — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

Dozens of outdoor booths featuring the latest in heavy equipment

Dozens of outdoor booths featuring the latest in heavy equipment. — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

The CNRE focus was on natural resources

The CNRE focus was on natural resources. — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

Exhibitor representation was divided fairly evenly between mining and logging industries

Exhibitor representation was divided fairly evenly between mining and logging industries. — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

Over 8,000 attended the event

Over 8,000 attended the event. — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

CNRE EXPO happens every two years

CNRE EXPO happens every two years. — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

Watch for the next CNRE EXPO in 2019

Watch for the next CNRE EXPO in 2019. — Photo courtesy Robert Hawkins/Mining&Energy

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