Star Group Acquires Exhibit Edge, Expanding Reach and Boosting Capabilities

STAR Group, a leader in experiential marketing and trade show exhibits, announces the acquisition of Exhibit Edge, a prominent exhibition and events company based in Washington, DC. This acquisition is a key next step in STAR’s ongoing business and growth strategy, further solidifying its position as a top-tier industry leader.

The acquisition of Exhibit Edge aligns with Star Exhibits & Environments' commitment to enhancing its capabilities, expanding its geographic footprint, and providing clients with a broader spectrum of services. The combined expertise of both companies will result in an unmatched level of creativity, innovation, and client-focused solutions in the exhibits, environments, and events industry.

"The acquisition of Exhibit Edge is a significant milestone in our journey to provide even more comprehensive and impactful solutions to our clients," said Mark Johnson, founder and principal owner of STAR Group. "We are excited to welcome Exhibit Edge’s talented team to the Star family and look forward to leveraging our collective strengths to exceed client expectations."

With a national presence, global reach, and a deep commitment to exceptional customer service, STAR Group remains focused on helping businesses create memorable, engaging brand experiences for trade shows and events, retail environments, and corporate interiors. The acquisition of Exhibit Edge opens up new opportunities for both companies to collaborate on larger and more varied projects, and to be better positioned to support clients in achieving their marketing and brand objectives.

"Exhibit Edge is thrilled to join forces with Star Exhibits & Environments," said Bev Gray, President and CEO at Exhibit Edge. "This acquisition will allow us to leverage the expertise of two highly skilled teams to bring our clients even more outstanding experiences and meet the ever-changing demands of their trade shows and events across venues and markets. We are excited about the new possibilities and look forward to the journey ahead."

The Exhibit Edge team will continue to operate from their current facilities in Chantilly, VA, in close proximity to Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining their strong local presence. STAR's extensive experience in event innovation and design combined with the established Northeast presence of Exhibit Edge and its roster

of defense, pharmaceutical, and other key customers is a powerful combination.

Looking ahead, STAR plans to continue strengthening its geographic presence, expanding end-to-end capabilities, and building expertise across multiple solutions and verticals. “As we drive innovation for our customers across businesses, locations, and product lines – the core mission remains the same,” added Mark Johnson. “We are in business to make every client a star, and to help them shine brighter as they grow their brand, businesses, and careers through the captivating spaces, places, and experiences we build together.”

About Star Group:

STAR Group is a family of companies providing powerful brand integration and experiences for our clients since 1993. A leading global marketing solutions provider, STAR values a customer-intimate approach, lasting partnerships, powerful strategic direction, and consistent execution. STAR's comprehensive design, fabrication, installation, and property management services support trade show, retail, corporate interior, event and selling environment initiatives. To learn more, follow STAR on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/star and visit www.engagestar.com.

About Exhibit Edge:
Exhibit Edge, headquartered in Chantilly, VA, is a renowned experiential marketing agency with expertise in exhibit design, custom fabrication, and exhibit program management. With a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences, Exhibit Edge has been serving clients in the trade show and events industry since 1992.

Moss, a Leading Brand Experience Company, Expands into the UK with MacroArt Acquisition

Moss Inc., a leading producer of premium graphics, complex structures, and custom installations for brand experiences, has announced the acquisition of

MacroArt in the UK. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The move accelerates Moss’s strategy of building sustainable, high-quality branded experiences for clients - wherever they are in the world - underpinned by a consistent, reliable, and proven service and delivery model.

Founded in 1992, MacroArt is an award-winning, high-end graphics provider with a client list that includes many of the world’s biggest brands and their agencies. Managing Director Michael Green and the senior leadership team of MacroArt will remain in their roles, reporting to Moss President and CEO Jason Popp.

“The UK is clearly an established and vibrant market for experiential, entertainment, sport, and retail brand marketers, ” said Jason Popp, President and CEO of Moss. “Many of our customers are already active in the UK, and we are delighted to partner with both a high-caliber team and a strong business to accelerate our vision of being a truly global production partner for branded experiences.”

Michael Green, MacroArt MD, commented, “Moss is a leading global player, and their investment in MacroArt is a testament to the talent of our people and the loyalty of our customers. The combination of Moss and MacroArt represents great news for customers, our employees, and the growth potential of both businesses. We share the same values on sustainability, service, innovation, and a commitment to a strong people culture that makes this such a great fit.”

Jason Popp added, “We are delighted to welcome the talented MacroArt team and their clients to Moss and look forward to an exciting future ahead. Our footprint of production facilities in the US, Germany, Poland, and now the UK ensures we are able to support clients in a consistent and effective way regardless of where their branded experience is.”

Moss Inc, whose global headquarters and state-of-the-art production facility is in Franklin Park, Illinois, near O’Hare Airport in Chicago, has a longstanding presence and customer base in mainland Europe with offices and operations in Germany and a recently opened facility in Poland.

Display Supply & Lighting, Inc. Introduces a Custom RGB Programmable Lighting Solution

Display Supply & Lighting, Inc. a leader in lighting, supply products and product selection and installation oversight services, is proud to offer a new innovative, programmable RGB End Cap Lighting Solution. 
A custom, low-profile extrusion houses an RGB programmable LED panel and is easy to install by simply snapping the special plug into a 30mm hole.  The custom extrusion is secured to the special plug with VELCRO® hook and loop VELCOIN® dots. RGB Endcap Lights are offered in three standard lengths – 95”, 46”, and 39” (custom lengths available on request).

“DS&L designed this specialty RGB light after several customers asked us about a low-profile solution for illuminating end caps when using a variety of different aluminum extrusions. Many of our customers use booths that are a panel system with 30mm holes, which make these lights the perfect easy install solution”, said Rob Cohen, VP.  “We created this product family with the idea that it also be used in custom exhibits as well. DS&L is always searching for and creating new and innovative products for our customers, and we believe that these low-profile lights will offer a cost effective, versatile lighting solution to meet another market need.”

To learn more about what DS&L can do for you and to learn more about these new RGB Endcap Lights, visit www.dslgroup.com.

About Display Supply & Lighting, Inc.: DS&L is a leading supplier of lighting and supply products to the trade show and display industries for 44 years.  In addition to assisting customers with the selection of products that best meet their application needs, DS&L also provides complete lighting layout, application engineering services, onsite installation oversight services and product selection assistance.  For more information about DS&L’s products and services, please visit www.dslgroup.com or call (800) 468-1488.

Lee Knight Exhibit Design Scholarship

The School of Technology, Art, and Design at Bemidji State University is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Lee Knight Exhibit Design Scholarship. Lee Knight is an exhibit, live event, and experience industry icon who has generously created this endowment for student scholarships with his wife, Sharon Van De North. 

Lee Knight, whose legendary career spans over four decades, is the founder and former CEO of EXHIBITOR Media Group. Widely recognized as the industry leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Knight has been instrumental in shaping the face of the trade show and event industry. His many accolades include the founding of EXHIBITOR Magazine, EXHIBITORFastTrak, CTSM Certification Program, EXHIBITORLIVE: The Conference for Tradeshow & Event Marketing, and the innovative Gravity Free Design Conference. Residing in Rochester, Minnesota, Knight and Van De North have shown unwavering commitment to supporting and uplifting the next generation of design talent. 

Bemidji State University will award the Lee Knight Exhibit Design Scholarship to an exemplary student in the School of Technology, Art, and Design focusing on exhibit and experience design. Faculty will be looking for a "fearless designer" - an individual bold enough to take risks in design and achieve unparalleled success through those ventures. While excellence in exhibit and experience design is necessary, additional weight will go to students active in related activities and events. 

"The establishment of this scholarship not only reflects the importance of designers practicing creativity and innovation in the world but also Lee Knight and Sharon Van De North's dedication to fostering budding talent," commented Dr. Sachel Josefson, Professor in the School of Technology, Art, and Design. "We are immensely grateful for their generosity and are excited to see the positive impact this will have on our students' futures," added Dr. Bonnie Higgins.