NexxtShow Exposition Services is now backed by Fern Exposition & Event Services and will continue to deliver services consistent with its unique business model enhanced by the combined strengths of the two companies.
Cincinnati, OH – June 3, 2013 – Fern Exposition & Event Services and NexxtShow announced today that Fern, a leading national provider of exhibition services, has acquired the business of NexxtShow, an innovative provider of exhibition services. NexxtShow will continue to operate as an independent company.
The combination of the resources of the two companies will enhance the offerings of both Fern and NexxtShow as they continue to deliver their services to clients through their unique business models. Though NexxtShow and Fern will continue to operate independently, NexxtShow customers and employees will benefit from the national resources of Fern and Fern’s customers will benefit from the innovations and strategic vision of NexxtShow. “Both Fern and NexxtShow are foremost focused on customer service and providing a personalized approach to meeting each customer’s business objectives. In an industry where business models are forced on customers in the name of productivity or efficiency, both Fern and NexxtShow will continue to deliver customized services and client focused innovative solutions to the market.” said Aaron Bludworth, President & CEO of Fern.
Both Fern and NexxtShow share many similarities including a strong commitment to our teams of well-respected industry veterans. NexxtShow brings with it many innovations including its patented NexxtWall™ system, which is the first full-scale replacement for traditional pipe & drape booth dividers. Its innovative approach to exhibitor service provides concierge service to the tradeshow floor displacing the long lines and frustrations often associated with onsite exhibitor service centers. NexxtShow also offers leading technology solutions providing simplified, mobile friendly, cloud-based systems for exhibitors and show organizers.
“The industry and our customer’s needs are continuing to evolve at a fast pace. By adding NexxtShow to the Fern family we are able to support the great achievements that NexxtShow has made in moving the service side of our industry into the future while maintaining the excellence that has kept Fern an industry leader for over a century.” said Bludworth.
NexxtShow’s founder & CEO, Mark Epstein, made the following comments related to the transaction, “It was the right time for such a move, after having been in the industry for close to 40 years. Aaron brings a fresh and innovative perspective at a time when our clients and the industry are looking for change to deal with escalating costs while at the same time desire higher levels of personalized service and creativity. Aaron and his team are proven leaders, who have admirably operated Fern with positive results for their customers.”
John Szymczak, EVP of NexxtShow, stated, “I haven’t been this excited for a long time. We’ve changed the game in many ways and I look forward to continuing to be part of delivering great innovations to the exhibition industry into the future.”
Both companies chose to not disclose financial information related to this transaction.
About Fern Fern
Exposition & Event Services (www.fernexpo.com) is a top three provider of exhibition services for tradeshows, conventions, corporate events, and exhibits. With offices throughout the United States, Fern produces more than 1,000 expositions and events annually, including many of the largest 250 U.S. trade shows and a significant number of the top 100.
About NexxtShow
NexxtShow Exposition Services (www.nexxtshow.com) is an exhibition services provider formed by a team of well respected proven industry veterans with the objectives of lowering the cost to exhibit and promoting show growth. With boundless energy and innovation, NexxtShow reenergizes exhibitions with products and services that clearly make a difference to the industry. NexxtShow provides services to many leading tradeshows and events throughout the United States.
Contact:
Aaron Bludworth
513-562-0432
abludworth@fernexpo.com