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STARC Systems

Modular temporary walls for sensitive sites

Overview

Starc Systems makes modular temporary wall systems for construction and renovations in occupied spaces like hospitals, airports, and data centers. Its products RealWall, LiteBarrier, and FireblockWall use lift-and-drop connections to form airtight seals, with RealWall offering a three-layer build for durability and sound reduction, LiteBarrier for quick reconfigurations, and FireblockWall providing a reusable one-hour fire-rated containment per ASTM E119. The walls are designed for long-term use, delivering cost savings after about three to five projects, and focus on dust containment, noise control, and infection-control compliance (ICRA Class IV). The company aims to help customers keep environments safe, clean, and quiet during renovations while speeding up work and reducing disruption.

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Why STARC Systems is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

HardwareIndustrial & ManufacturingHealthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$3.7M

Headquarters

Brunswick, ME

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 Bertram investment funded growth, and STARC now employs about 140 people.
  • May 2026 Brunswick facility added 107,000 square feet for production, warehousing, and logistics.
  • October 2026 First Onsite partnership and Sunbelt expansion broaden recurring demand across healthcare projects.

What critics are saying

  • Bertram Capital’s 2026 ownership brings return pressure before the 2028 rental-network rollout matures.
  • Sunbelt’s expansion from 17 to 50 locations takes two years, leaving coverage gaps now.
  • Competitors like Temporary Wall Systems and SwiftWall attack STARC’s rental convenience and local availability.

What makes STARC Systems unique

  • STARC’s reusable wall systems standardize occupied renovations across healthcare, airports, and data centers.
  • FireblockWall is reusable and one-hour fire-rated, differentiating STARC from disposable drywall.
  • Sunbelt Rentals and First Onsite extend STARC’s distribution into national operating networks.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3.6M

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4 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

1%
PR Newswire
Oct 27th, 2026
STARC Systems and First Onsite partner to raise the Standard for Restoration Safety and compliance.

STARC Systems and First Onsite partner to raise the Standard for Restoration Safety and compliance. STARC Systems Oct 27, 2026, 09:05 ET National partnership brings together two industry leaders to advance safer, more sustainable restoration and renovation, beginning in healthcare environments BRUNSWICK, Maine, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - STARC Systems, a leader in reusable temporary wall systems, today announced First Onsite Property Restoration as its newest Signature Partner, further expanding STARC's national presence and establishing a new benchmark for restoration safety, sustainability and operational consistency in sensitive, often occupied environments. The partnership brings together STARC's reusable wall systems with First Onsite's national restoration expertise and scale. Beginning with critical healthcare environments, the relationship is designed to support First Onsite teams across a broader range of restoration and renovation settings over time, providing a consistent, repeatable approach to project environments that supports occupant safety, compliance and continuity of operations. With more than 110 locations across North America, First Onsite is one of the continent's largest property damage restoration and reconstruction companies. Its healthcare practice is centered on protecting patients, staff and visitors while minimizing interruption to critical facility operations. "First Onsite is exactly the kind of organization we built STARC to support: a national leader that needs to deliver consistently across teams, projects and geographies," said Eric Hattey, Vice President, Indirect Sales at STARC Systems. "This partnership isn't about solving for one project. It's about establishing a higher standard for how restoration work gets done in occupied environments. First Onsite understands that safety, compliance and the occupant experience aren't optional, and we're proud to help them deliver against that standard at scale." A New Standard for Restoration Environments Restoration and renovation work often happens under circumstances where disruption carries significant consequences. In healthcare especially, construction teams must manage dust, airborne contaminants, infection-control requirements, life-safety considerations and access - while facilities continue caring for patients. First Onsite's healthcare teams employ ICRA 2.0-aligned practices and focus on three core priorities: occupant safety, continuity of operations and minimizing business interruption. Through the Signature Partnership, STARC will support those priorities with reusable infrastructure solutions designed for consistent deployment in occupied, code-sensitive environments. "Our customers depend on us to restore facilities safely and efficiently while keeping critical operations moving. Standardizing with STARC gives our teams another proven tool to deliver a consistent level of containment, safety and professionalism across projects," said Jason Bolin, Senior Vice President, Healthcare. For STARC, the partnership represents another step in the company's broader mission to move reusable wall systems from a project-specific alternative to an operational standard for organizations managing work across multiple projects and markets. Rather than relying on temporary solutions selected independently from project to project, Signature Partners can establish a more consistent approach - helping crews repeat proven practices, reduce variability and maintain expectations for performance across locations. Shared Commitment to Safety and Sustainability The partnership also reflects both companies' commitment to reducing the environmental impact of construction and restoration. STARC wall systems are designed for repeated reuse, helping organizations reduce their reliance on disposable temporary construction materials and the landfill waste associated with them. First Onsite is similarly advancing sustainability throughout its operations, including initiatives focused on carbon reduction, fleet modernization and diverting construction and demolition materials from landfills. "Restoration is fundamentally about preserving and rebuilding rather than unnecessarily replacing," said Hattey. "That mindset fits naturally with reusable solutions. When organizations can raise safety and performance standards while also reducing waste, everyone wins." Building a National Signature Partner Network First Onsite becomes STARC's second Signature Partner, joining Sunbelt Rentals, STARC's national rental partner. Together, the partnerships expand the ways contractors, restoration professionals and facility owners can access and deploy STARC solutions across the country - from rental availability and logistics support to integration within national restoration operations. "Adding First Onsite to our Signature Partner network is another important step toward making Undisruption the standard for occupied construction and restoration," said Hattey. "The organizations leading this industry aren't looking for another temporary fix. They're looking for systems they can trust, repeat and scale." About STARC Systems STARC Systems is transforming temporary wall solutions from a project-by-project necessity into reusable construction infrastructure. Its multiple solution platforms help contractors and facility owners reduce disruption, improve safety and compliance, accelerate project starts and reduce construction waste across occupied environments. Designed for repeated deployment across projects and portfolios, STARC solutions support healthcare, commercial construction, airports, data centers and other environments where construction must move forward without bringing surrounding operations to a halt. About First Onsite First Onsite Property Restoration is one of North America's largest property damage restoration and reconstruction companies, with more than 110 locations across the continent. The company provides emergency response, restoration, reconstruction and related services across a range of commercial industries. Its specialized healthcare practice supports restoration, construction and renovation projects with a focus on occupant safety, continuity of operations and minimizing business interruption. Media Contact SOURCE STARC Systems

PR Newswire
Sep 18th, 2026
STARC Systems and Sunbelt Rentals accelerate expansion of national rental partnership.

STARC Systems and Sunbelt Rentals accelerate expansion of national rental partnership. STARC Systems Sep 18, 2026, 09:40 ET Exclusive partnership plans to grow STARC Systems national availability from 17 to 50 dedicated Sunbelt Rentals Temporary Walls locations across the U.S. over two years BRUNSWICK, Maine, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - STARC Systems, a leading manufacturer of reusable temporary wall systems, today announced the continued expansion of its exclusive nationwide rental partnership with Sunbelt Rentals, increasing contractors' access to STARC temporary containment across the country. STARC temporary wall systems are currently available through 17 Sunbelt Rentals locations, with plans to expand 50 locations across the United States over the next two years. The latest addition is a new Seattle-area location, part of an ongoing rollout designed to bring STARC rental inventory closer to major construction markets. The partnership combines STARC's high-performance reusable containment systems with Sunbelt Rentals' scale, rental expertise and nationwide reach - giving contractors more consistent access to STARC across projects and markets. "Contractors shouldn't have to reinvent temporary containment every time they start another project," said Eric Hattey, Vice President, Indirect Sales. "Our partnership with Sunbelt Rentals is about making a better standard easier to adopt. Whether you're running one occupied renovation or projects across the country, teams can access STARC through a rental partner they already know and trust." From a Better Wall to a Repeatable Standard The expansion comes as leading contractors increasingly seek to standardize repeatable elements of project delivery, reducing dependencies and improving consistency across jobsites. Temporary containment has traditionally been approached project by project, often relying on labor-intensive drywall or other disposable solutions. STARC's reusable temporary wall systems provide an alternative designed for rapid installation, repeated use and demanding occupied environments. Through Sunbelt Rentals, contractors have access to STARC's full product portfolio, including RealWall(TM) and LiteBarrier(TM), through a flexible rental model that eliminates the need for customers to purchase, store and manage their own inventory. "Our customers rely on us for solutions that help them work more safely, efficiently, and productively across a wide range of projects and environments," said Adam Camhi, Vice President, Temporary Walls at Sunbelt Rentals. "Expanding our STARC offering reflects our commitment to meeting that need by providing greater access to a durable, reusable temporary containment solution backed by the local expertise, responsive service, and nationwide network our customers depend on every day." Dedicated locations provide Sunbelt Rentals teams with STARC inventory and product expertise, helping contractors deploy temporary containment quickly while maintaining a familiar rental process and local support. Growing from 17 Locations Toward 50 The new Seattle-area location represents another step in the companies' broader expansion strategy, bringing STARC inventory closer to contractors in key construction markets. Over the next two years, the companies will partner to grow the network to approximately 50 Sunbelt Rentals Temporary Walls locations nationwide. For STARC, this expanded footprint addresses one of the practical requirements of standardization: ensuring contractors can access the same solution when and where projects require it. "Standardization only works if teams can get the solution wherever they're building," added Hattey. "Sunbelt Rentals combines national scale with local inventory and support, helping contractors deploy STARC more consistently across markets and projects." STARC temporary wall systems are engineered to help contractors start projects faster, contain dust and debris, reduce disruption in occupied environments and reduce the material waste associated with temporary drywall. STARC's broader product portfolio supports applications across healthcare, airports, data centers, commercial facilities and other active or sensitive environments. Through the expanded rental network, STARC and Sunbelt Rentals make reusable temporary containment easier to access and deploy across the country. About STARC Systems STARC Systems is a leading provider of reusable temporary wall systems designed to eliminate the disruption of renovation. Its modular systems improve safety, accelerate project timelines, reduce costs and deliver a better experience for occupants and project teams alike. About Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc., operating primarily as Sunbelt Rentals, is a leading global provider of rental equipment and services based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Its passionate, customer-centric team of 26,000 employees combines execution-focused resolve with Sunbelt Rentals' innovative array of rental solutions across a vast network of over 1,600 locations and with a fleet of assets exceeding $20 billion. Sunbelt Rentals is committed to delivering unrivaled quality and support for its customers across an increasingly diverse array of industries, project types and end markets, including construction, live events, maintenance and countless emerging applications ranging from small-scale developments to mega projects. Media Contact SOURCE STARC Systems

PR Newswire
Sep 18th, 2026
STARC Systems and Sunbelt Rentals expand temporary walls partnership to 50 US locations

STARC Systems and Sunbelt Rentals are expanding their exclusive partnership to increase national availability of temporary walls across the United States. The companies plan to grow from 17 to 50 dedicated Sunbelt Rentals Temporary Walls locations over the next two years. STARC Systems manufactures reusable temporary wall systems. The expansion will make their products more widely accessible through Sunbelt Rentals' distribution network. The partnership aims to meet growing demand for temporary wall solutions in construction and industrial applications. The increased footprint will allow both companies to serve more customers nationwide whilst maintaining their collaborative approach to the rental market.

STARC Systems
Sep 15th, 2026
STARC Systems announces strategic investment from Bertram Capital to accelerate next phase of growth.

STARC Systems announces strategic investment from Bertram Capital to accelerate next phase of growth. September 15, 2026 Partnership follows sustained momentum for Maine-based manufacturer as reusable temporary containment gains adoption across U.S. construction markets. BRUNSWICK, Maine - Sept. 15, 2026 - STARC Systems, a leading manufacturer of reusable temporary construction wall systems, today announced a strategic investment from Bertram Capital ("Bertram"), a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market companies. STARC represents Bertram's sixth platform investment in Bertram Capital V. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in Maine, STARC sold its first product in 2014 and has grown from an alternative to traditional temporary drywall into a nationwide provider serving many of the nation's leading contractors and facility owners across healthcare, airports, data centers and other complex construction environments. STARC has sustained approximately 30% annual revenue growth and now employs about 140 people. In 2025, the company received the Governor's Award for Business Excellence in Maine's Heritage Industry category and, in 2026, was named to the Inc. 5000 for the fourth time. "This is an exciting milestone for STARC and an investment in where we believe this company and this category can go next," said Chris Vickers, President and CEO of STARC Systems. "Our growth has always come from solving real problems for contractors and their customers - helping projects start faster, reducing disruption, raising safety standards and creating a system that can be used again and again instead of thrown away. Bertram shares our belief that reusable temporary walls can become the standard across projects and entire construction portfolios." STARC's momentum reflects deep and expanding relationships with many of the country's leading contractors, including national organizations standardizing STARC solutions across multiple regions and project portfolios. To support that shift, STARC has expanded its National Accounts team and servicing model. The company has also broadened nationwide access through its direct business, exclusive rental partnership with Sunbelt Rentals and growing Select Partner network. In May 2026, STARC opened a new 107,000-square-foot manufacturing and operations facility in Brunswick, Maine, expanding its production, warehousing and logistics capabilities to support nationwide demand. "STARC has established itself as a leader in reusable temporary containment for occupied construction environments," said Chris Brown, Partner at Bertram Capital. "The Company's success reflects a differentiated product portfolio, deep technical expertise in containment performance, and long-standing relationships with many of the country's leading general contractors, healthcare providers, airport operators, and rental partners. We look forward to partnering with Chris Vickers and the STARC team to the next phase of the Company's evolution." Building the next standard in temporary containment. As contractors look to improve schedule predictability, reduce labor dependencies and standardize proven systems across projects and geographies, reusable temporary containment is gaining broader adoption. Unlike traditional temporary drywall, STARC wall systems are designed for rapid installation, reconfiguration and repeated reuse across applications ranging from occupied healthcare renovations and airport projects to data center commissioning and large, high-ceiling environments. "We've spent years proving the value of reusable containment one project at a time," Vickers said. "The next opportunity is bigger. We want contractors to be able to deploy a consistent system across their organizations - one that helps teams work more predictably, gives owners and occupants a better construction experience and creates value every time it is reused. Our partnership with Bertram gives us additional resources to accelerate that vision." Bertram brings growth investment and operational resources that STARC expects to use to support expansion, strengthen its technology infrastructure, extend its market reach and continue investing in the customer experience. STARC would like to recognize North Branch Capital, led by Jon Leiman and Nick Johannson, for its support and contributions to STARC's success over the past three years, as well as the investment banking team at Stout, led by Matt Schloop and Mark Abbott, for its efforts in completing the transaction. About STARC Systems. STARC Systems is a leading provider of reusable temporary wall systems designed to eliminate the disruption of renovation. Its modular systems improve safety, accelerate project timelines, reduce costs and deliver a better experience for occupants and project teams alike. STARC temporary walls are used nationwide across healthcare facilities, airports, data centers, hospitality properties, retail environments and other commercial construction settings where maintaining safety, operations and the occupant experience during construction is critical. About Bertram Capital. Bertram Capital is a private equity firm targeting investments in lower middle-market companies. Since its inception in 2006, the firm has raised over $4.0 billion in capital commitments. In addition to providing strategic growth capital, Bertram seeks to leverage its proprietary processes and services, Bertram High-5(SM) and Bertram Labs, to empower its portfolio companies to unlock their full potential. Bertram High-5(SM) is an operationally focused value-creation strategy that includes management augmentation, operational initiatives, complementary acquisitions, sales and marketing improvements, and technology integration. The cornerstone of this strategy is Bertram Labs, its in-house technology team, which aims to drive growth through digital marketing, e-commerce, big data and analytics, application development, and platform optimization. Bertram Capital V focuses on control investments in the business services, consumer, and industrial sectors with EBITDA above $7.5 million. Bertram Ignite I focuses on both control and non-control investments in similar sectors, with a minimum EBITDA of $3 million.

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Sep 10th, 2026
Bertram Capital invests in temporary containment wall maker STARC Systems

Bertram Capital has invested in STARC Systems, a leading manufacturer of reusable temporary containment wall systems. The transaction represents Bertram's sixth platform investment in Fund V, though financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Brunswick, Maine, STARC is North America's largest manufacturer of temporary wall systems serving occupied renovation environments. The company's products meet demanding requirements including acoustic performance, dust and pathogen containment, and fire safety compliance. STARC opened a new 107,000-square-foot manufacturing and operations facility in May 2026, significantly expanding its production and logistics capacity. The company serves general contractors, healthcare providers, airport operators, and rental partners. Chris Vickers, STARC's president and CEO, said Bertram differentiated itself through its understanding of the business model and technology enablement resources.

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