What Hargrove Inc. does

Hargrove Inc. is an end-to-end experiential event production and custom fabrication company headquartered at 1 Hargrove Drive in Lanham, Maryland. Founded in the 1940s and operating continuously for over 80 years, the company serves corporate enterprises, associations and nonprofits, brands and agencies, and government/public sector clients with five integrated service lines: Creative & Design Services, Event Management & Production, Exhibit & Environment Design, Trade Show & Convention Services, and Custom Fabrication & Graphics. Production is anchored by a 365,000 sq ft in-house fabrication facility with carpentry, metal working, 3D printing, and state-of-the-art graphics capabilities, enabling vertical integration from design through build and on-site execution.

The company generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements priced on a custom, quote-based model tied to scope, fabrication requirements, and event complexity. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by RFP processes, direct outreach, and long-term relationship management, with VPs leading National Sales & Industry Relations and a dedicated Customer Experience function for Government & Public Sector. Notable clients include Procore, Airports Council International (ACI-NA & ACI World, a decade-plus relationship), Force Factor, Purdue University, Visit Pittsburgh, Peraton, and government clients producing presidential inaugurations and city-wide celebrations.

Since 2018, Hargrove has operated as a subsidiary of Encore, integrating Encore's event technology, digital, rigging, and technical production capabilities and accessing a global sales network across USA, Canada, Mexico, EMEA, and APAC. The company has earned sustained industry recognition including Eventex Awards, EXHIBITOR FindIt Top 40, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Silver Stevie Award, Great Place to Work Certification, and an EcoVadis Silver Medal.

Name

Hargrove Inc.

Legal name

Encore Group (USA) LLC

Website

https://hargroveinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hargrove Inc. is an end-to-end experiential event production company serving corporate, association, government, and brand clients. It delivers creative design, custom exhibit fabrication, and event management from a 365,000 sq ft facility, operating as an Encore subsidiary with global reach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Brand Event Styling (Product Launches, Activations) (HSACAOAN), Interactive & Immersive Content Production (AR/VR/3D) (BPAFAIAL)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Exhibit design fabrication
• Trade show management
• Custom exhibit manufacturing
• Convention display services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Event Production & Management Services: Full-service event production and management for corporate conferences, association meetings, trade shows, and high-profile events. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements, typically on a contract basis for end-to-end event delivery.
2. Custom Exhibit & Environment Design & Fabrication: Design and fabrication of custom exhibits, brand activations, permanent displays, and scenic environments. Revenue is project-based, often involving multi-year exhibit management programs.
3. Trade Show & Convention Services: General service contracting, exhibitor services, show management tools, and rental or custom exhibit offerings for trade show and convention organizers and exhibitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hargrove Inc. is an end-to-end event production and exhibit design company that creates immersive brand experiences for corporate conferences, trade shows, and conventions. The company provides creative design, custom fabrication, exhibit production, and on-site event management, supported by a 365,000 sq ft in-house fabrication facility. As a subsidiary of Encore, Hargrove serves enterprise clients across corporate, association, government, and brand sectors.

Product overview

Hargrove Inc. is an event production company offering a unified portfolio of five core service pillars: Creative & Design Services, Event Management & Production, Exhibit & Environment Design, Trade Show & Convention Services, and Custom Fabrication & Graphics. The company combines strategic experience design, meticulous execution, and in-house fabrication capabilities to deliver end-to-end event solutions. With a 365,000 sq ft fabrication facility, the company provides comprehensive services from immersive scenic design to large-scale convention management, serving brands, associations, organizations, and corporations across various event types including corporate conferences, trade shows, award galas, and brand activations. Hargrove operates as part of the Encore global event technology and production network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Creative & Design Strategic design and creative concept development for trade show exhibits, corporate events, and brand environments, supporting enterprise clients in defining and executing experiential marketing programs.
• Event Management & Production End-to-end event management services including planning, logistics, and on-site execution for corporate conferences, conventions, and large-scale events.
• Exhibit & Environment Design Design of custom trade show exhibits, brand environments, and immersive installations for trade shows, conferences, and corporate event spaces.
• Trade Show & Convention Services Comprehensive trade show support including booth management, on-site logistics, and convention services for corporate and association clients.
• Custom Fabrication & Graphics In-house custom fabrication of exhibit structures and large-format graphics produced from a 365,000 sq ft production facility, supporting complex custom builds and fast turnarounds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased on-site partnership meetings by over 45% year-over-year at IMEX America 2025

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EncoreflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In 2018, Hargrove joined the Encore team, integrating Encore's industry-leading event technology solutions with Hargrove's creative, fabrication, and production capabilities. This partnership expanded Hargrove's service offerings to include Encore's digital and AI solutions, custom content creation, stage management, technical production and support, and rigging services. Encore operates globally across USA, Canada, Mexico, EMEA, and APAC regions, with Hargrove serving as a key business unit within the Encore portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Freeman: One of the largest event and trade show production companies in the world, offering end-to-end event management, exhibit design and fabrication, and brand experiences. Directly comparable to Hargrove in scale, service breadth, and target enterprise and association clients.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Major global provider of trade show and event services, including custom exhibits, general service contracting, and event management. Directly comparable to Hargrove's Trade Show & Convention Services and Exhibit & Environment Design pillars.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: Global brand experience agency producing events, exhibits, and immersive experiences for major brands. Comparable to Hargrove in delivering integrated experiential programs for enterprise customers.
• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: Large experiential marketing agency specializing in brand experience design, exhibits, and live events for enterprise clients. Closely comparable to Hargrove's creative + production + fabrication model for corporate events.
• Sparks: Global experiential marketing agency that designs, builds, and executes brand experiences, trade show exhibits, and events. Comparable to Hargrove in its focus on immersive brand activations and exhibit fabrication for enterprise brands.
• Maritz Global Events: Experiences and events company producing corporate meetings, incentive programs, trade shows, and association events. Comparable to Hargrove in serving enterprise and association clients with end-to-end event delivery.
• MC2 (MC Squared): Event marketing agency focused on trade show exhibits, brand activations, and event production. Comparable in offering design, fabrication, and event management services for corporate clients.
• Eventive Marketing: Event marketing and exhibit design firm offering strategy, creative, and execution for trade shows, corporate events, and brand activations. Comparable in service mix and customer base to Hargrove.
• Bluewater Technologies: Event technology and production company that designs, fabricates, and executes corporate meetings, trade shows, and live events. Comparable to Hargrove in combining in-house fabrication with event production.

Emerging players

• MKG (a Sparks Company): Experiential marketing agency with a focus on brand experiences and live events for consumer and enterprise brands. Partial overlap with Hargrove's brand activation and event design capabilities, though smaller in fabrication scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hargrovefromencore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hargrove
• Instagraminstagram.com/hargrovefromencore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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