Lancaster Management Services
National labor services for trade show exhibits.
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Lancaster Management Services, Inc. provides specialized labor for the installation and dismantling of trade show exhibits, retail environments, and other permanent installations at venues like stores and museums. Founded on March 4th, 2004, by Patrick Lancaster, the company was established to provide high-quality installation and dismantling services in smaller market centers often underserved by larger national firms. Patrick Lancaster, who has been in the trade show industry for over 25 years, identified this market gap after extensive experience traveling as a lead man and working as a carpenter across the Midwest.
The company's business model focuses on B2B clients, delivering dependable labor services across more than 30 U.S. cities, with a particular strength in the Midwest. This strategy is built on the principle of prioritizing customer service over profit margins, a philosophy that has fueled its national expansion. The firm operates with its own vehicles and equipment, utilizing hand-picked local talent in each market to ensure consistent service quality.
In a significant strategic development, Lancaster Management Services was acquired by Nth Degree, a prominent event management and experiential marketing company, on August 4, 2025. This acquisition is part of Nth Degree's strategy to enhance its national service coverage and bolster its capabilities in retail and permanent installations, integrating Lancaster's strong regional presence into its broader infrastructure.
Keywords: exhibit installation, trade show labor, dismantle services, event services, permanent installations, retail environments, I&D services, convention services, museum installations, event labor