The MC Group Story
From a single sign company to a national brand implementation leader, MC Group’s journey exemplifies the power of strategic vision and relentless innovation.
In 1994, when 24-year-old Tim Eippert acquired MC Sign in Ohio, he saw more than a signage company — he saw the future of brand implementation. Under his leadership, MC Group emerged as an industry powerhouse, marked by strategic expansion and revolutionary service offerings.
Milestones of Innovation for MC Group
- 1997 — Secured transformative US Bank conversion program
- 2002 — Launched National Sign Service Center
- 2010 — Expanded into energy solutions
- 2018 — Rebranded to MC Group after multiple strategic acquisitions
- 2019 — Merged with ICON Identity Solutions
- 2020 — Transformed into Stratus
Today, MC Group’s legacy lives on as a cornerstone of Stratus’s comprehensive brand implementation solutions, while continuing its spirit of innovation through MC Group Ventures.
Looking Forward
The pioneering approach that defined MC Group now powers Stratus’s nationwide impact, delivering transformative solutions in signage, energy, refresh and rollout, interior brandings, and brand maintenance.
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