Alfred Michael Mariano

Modern Star was first known as Modern Teaching Aids (MTA). Established in 1956. MTA was the first Australian company to sell educational equipment and materials to kindergarten, schools, parents and toy stores. The group was rebranded to Modern Star some time after it was sold in 2002. Subsequently Modern Star acquired KESCO Educational and Kangaroo Educational & Tutor Warehouse, with numerous acquisitions to follow. Modern Star is the original and now the largest supplier of world class brands and educational ‘hands on’ resources to education institutions all across Australia and New Zealand. Modern Star now operates in three distinct market channels across Australia & New Zealand. 1. Educational Resource Supply 2. Wholelsale Distribution, 3. Direct-to-Consumer. The Modern Star group of companies now include the following retail and educational and specialist resource companies. - Modern Teachings Aids - Zart Art - Clever Patch - Educating Kids - Kangaroo Educational - KESCO Educational - Modern Brands - Educational Vantage Today the Modern Brands wholesale division is the largest privately owned toy distribution business representing the worlds best quality educational toy and gift brands. Modern Star employs over 400 staff across Australia and New Zealand. with multiple sales teams geographically dispersed achieving 100% national sales service and support coverage The Modern Star Head Office is located on Sydney's Northern Beaches, with additional offices and warehouses in QLD, NSW, VIC. You can view our website at www.modernstar.com