OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR; STRRP) (�Star Equity� or the �Company�), a diversified holding company, announced today that its KBS Builders, Inc. (�KBS�) business has signed an approximately $9 million contract to manufacture 72 modules for the construction of 4 new dormitories for a college in New England. This project is the largest contract in KBS�s history and launches KBS�s expansion into the student housing segment. Production is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2022.

�We are extremely excited to announce this landmark project for KBS,� said Jeff Eberwein, Star Equity�s Executive Chairman. �We believe student housing is a natural fit for our modular manufacturing capability in New England and is an example of increasing acceptance of modular manufacturing. KBS�s sales pipeline remains robust and entering new markets such as student housing will help us achieve our growth goals.�

About Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company with three divisions: Healthcare, Construction, and Investments.

Healthcare

Our Healthcare division designs, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic medical imaging products and provides mobile imaging services. Our Healthcare division operates in two businesses:�(i) diagnostic services and (ii) diagnostic imaging. The diagnostic services business offers imaging services to healthcare providers as an outsourced alternative to purchasing and operating their own equipment. The diagnostic imaging business develops, sells, and maintains solid-state gamma cameras.

Construction

Our Construction division manufactures modular housing units for commercial and residential real estate projects and operates in two businesses: (i) modular building manufacturing and (ii) structural wall panel and wood foundation manufacturing, including building supply distribution operations for professional builders.

Investments

Our Investments division manages and finances the Company�s real estate assets and investments.

Forward-Looking Statements

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