Tampa, Florida: Align Exhibits, a national trade show exhibit and services company, has announced the acquisition of Suncoast Displays, a Tampa-based provider of trade show exhibits and event marketing solutions. The acquisition officially took effect on February 13, 2026, marking a significant step in Align Exhibits’ strategy to expand its footprint across the southeastern United States.
Strategic Expansion in the Trade Show Industry
With more than 35 years of experience, Suncoast Displays has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality exhibit solutions and maintaining long-standing client relationships throughout Florida and across the U.S. The company’s longtime owners, Paul and Carole Dale, have officially retired following the transaction.
Under the acquisition agreement, the existing Tampa-based team will remain in place, ensuring business continuity and uninterrupted service for current clients.
Leadership Vision for Growth
According to Troy Trice, CEO of Align Exhibits, the acquisition aligns with the company’s broader vision of building a scalable and operationally efficient organization for exhibitors nationwide.
Trice noted that Suncoast Displays has established a respected operation built on strong relationships and execution. Align Exhibits plans to strengthen this foundation by introducing improved operational systems, expanded infrastructure, and a unified team designed to support clients on a larger scale.
Integration and Branding Transition
During the integration phase, Suncoast Displays will continue operating from its current Tampa facility. Over the coming months, the brand will gradually transition into Align Exhibits as part of a phased integration strategy.
Clients will gain access to Align’s Alignment 360™ service model, a proprietary system that offers enhanced exhibit asset visibility, streamlined logistics coordination, and centralized project management.
Enhanced Services for Exhibitors
Through the Alignment 360™ platform, exhibitors will benefit from:
- Greater transparency in exhibit asset management
- Streamlined trade show logistics coordination
- Centralized project oversight
- Fixed costs for trade show labor and freight
This model is designed to provide consistency, accountability, and cost clarity throughout the entire trade show lifecycle.
Continued Growth and Industry Expansion
The acquisition follows several recent expansion initiatives by Align Exhibits, including the launch of its new headquarters facility in Cedar Park, Texas. Since its founding, the company has grown from six founding members to a team of 38 employees operating across multiple markets.
Company leadership believes the move will strengthen Align’s ability to serve clients in Florida and the broader Southeast region, while continuing to scale its national operations.
About Align Exhibits
Align Exhibits is a national trade show exhibit and event services provider that partners with brands across the United States to deliver complete trade show solutions. Through its Alignment 360™ asset management system, the company offers a unique service model that guarantees fixed costs for labor and freight, helping exhibitors plan and execute events with greater efficiency and predictability.
