Orbus® is a company with a proven track record of growth, excellence and business building. Since its modest beginnings in April of 2001, Orbus has grown to be the largest event and display manufacturer and graphics producer in North America.
With over 4,000 off-the-shelf display products, extensive custom exhibit solutions and services, and superior display graphic printing capabilities, Orbus is the trade's go-to supplier for all things events, signs, displays and graphics. In addition, Orbus employs hundreds of talented professionals, driven and eager to maintain the company’s mission, which is to become and remain one of the country's leading trade suppliers of displays for events, from portable to custom.
Orbus is a part of Orbus® Visual Communications Group, a market-leading group of brands in North America that specialize in the manufacture of visual communications solutions for events, retail and interiors.
In 2019, Orbus was invested in by Tenex Capital Management; in 2023 Orbus® Visual Communications Group was formed to reflect its Enterprise position and formed a house of brands. Orbus is a part of that family of brands. Learn more about Orbus Group’s history!
2001
Orbus is launched
Staff of 3
2 PRODUCTS
2001
2001
2002
Merged with Paul Person Graphics
Orbus relocates to Northwest Side of Chicago
Ultima Displays is formed in Canada
22 PRODUCTS
2002
2002
2003
2003
The Exhibitors' Handbook is introduced
50 PRODUCTS
2003
2005
Orbus plans for relocation
Orbus reaches 60 employees Ultima expands operations & starts UV graphic printing
100+ PRODUCTS
2005
2005
2006
2006
Recognized as America's Top 5 market leader
2006
Agreement for newly-constructed facility
2007
Ultima Canada starts wide format fabric printing SignPro Systems launched
2007
2007
SPS provides affordable, modular wayfinding signage to the trade. From wall frames to self-standing pylon directories and everything in between, SignPro offers the directional indoor signage your clients need.
2009
2009
Origin launched
2009
The Origin division was introduced, offering a coordinated family of Formulate tension fabric exhibits, architectural structures, solutions and graphics.
2010
Orbus merges with Nimlok
Addition of 150,000 sq. ft. facility
300,000+ sq. ft. total space
175+ Employees 300+ PRODUCTS
2010
2010
2011
2011
Addition of 56,000 sq. ft. facility in Las Vegas, Nevada
Shop.Orbus365.com is launched
2011
Achieved G7 Master Print Certification
2014
Illinois operations consolidated into 350,000 sq. ft. facility in Chicago
2014
2014
Orbus Canada expands & relocates
2015
Orbus introduced over 100 off-the-shelf rental exhibit solutions and a new rental exhibit services program.
2015
2015
2016
2016
Orbus added over 60 new employees in sales, marketing, exhibit design, CAD, graphics and more.
2016
2017
2017
2017
Orbus doubles its display graphic print capability in August of 2017.
Introduction of The Promo Handbook division.
2018
2018
2018
Orbus continues growth and its initiatives in technology, product development and environmental efforts. It diverts 90% of its total waste from going into landfills per its continuous environmental efforts and focus.
2019
2019
Tenex Capital Management invests in Orbus in November.
2019
Orbus celebrates 20 years of ISO certification.
2020
In response to the Covid-19 worldwide health pandemic, Orbus introduces the PPE Handbook Catalog, including 200 new PPE products.
2020
2020
Orbus acquires Fabric Images to become the leader in fabric structures, fabric architecture and fabric printing in North America. The merger combines Orbus’ world-class service, quality, print capability and extensive product portfolio with Fabric Images’ expertise in creating innovative, award-winning, custom fabric architectural solutions.
SEG Systems, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in the engineering, design, and manufacture of lightboxes, merchandising and display systems, and highly creative solutions to bolster brands.
2022
Orbus acquires SEG Systems and SEG Services
2022
2022
Orbus’ parent company rebrands as Orbus® Visual Communications to reflect its Enterprise position and forms a house of brands. Group headquarters reside in Chicago.
Orbus Visual Communications Group acquires CRĒO Industrial Arts to strengthen engineering and custom capabilities, and expand opportunities explicitly in A&D and Interiors.
2024
2024
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