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7 Things You Can Do To Make Sure Your Manufacturing Business Sells For Top Dollar

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re counting on the sale of your manufacturing business to fund your retirement, getting the highest price possible is important. Here are seven things you can do to make…

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Top Southeast Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity For 2016

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteTop Southeast Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity For 2016 Are you considering an acquisition within the manufacturing sector in the Southeastern United States? This exclusive listing has the key features that every…

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Manufacturing Company With Sales UP 131% Goes On The Market

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteYes, you read that headline correctly! Manufacturing, specifically the fabricated metal products sector, is alive and well in CT, with our client company leading the charge. Their increase in sales…

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Niche Manufacturing Company

Acquire A Niche Manufacturing Company In New England Before The End Of 2016

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAcquire A Niche Manufacturing Company In New England Before The End Of 2016 If you’ve been seeking a niche manufacturing company in New England for acquisition, you’ll want to check…

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Buying a Manufacturing Business, Preserving Non-Transferable Assets - Accelerated MFG Brokers

Buying a Manufacturing Business, Preserving Non-Transferable Assets

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesMost manufacturing business buyers seek an asset sale, rather than a stock sale for the tax benefits associated with an asset sale. When you purchase a $2 million dollar manufacturing…

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“Silver Tsunami” Heading Our Way – Business Timing is Everything

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes“Silver Tsunami” Heading Our Way – Business Timing is Everything Everywhere you turn – in print and online – in the finance, retirement, investment, healthcare and entrepreneurial communities, you can…

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Business

“Cool” Business for Sale – Hot off the Press!

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute“Cool” Business for Sale – Hot off the Press! If you’ve been contemplating a manufacturing business purchase, this is the time to DIVE IN. Our client is a leading fiberglass…

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The Best Time To Sell A Manufacturing Business – Figuring It Out Before You Have To Sell

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Best Time To Sell A Manufacturing Business – Figuring It Out Before You Have To Sell At a celebratory dinner with the Buyer and Seller of a recently sold…

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In 2016, Are You Hoping for Business Independence From Corporate America? - Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers

In 2016, Are You Hoping for Business Independence From Corporate America?

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAs I write this, it’s the 4th of July and I am on a wonderful lake in NH with family and friends. I’ve heard so many people in this lake…

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An Easy Entry to Great Cash Flow in the Manufacturing Sector

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAn Easy Entry to Great Cash Flow in the Manufacturing Sector   Companies with over 50 years of successful history spanning two different ownerships with great cash flow an ease…

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Can I Sell My Manufacturing Company If My Partner Doesn’t Want To?

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a word, YES! Manufacturing business owners all over the country are faced with this dilemma – they want out, but their partner refuses to sell. Sometimes it’s the other…

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Manufacturing Company Seller Temptations Before Sealing the Deal - Accelerated MFG Brokers

Manufacturing Company Seller Temptations Before Sealing the Deal

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesRun Your Business In The Normal Course Purchase & Sale Agreements for Manufacturing M&A transactions have both Buyer and Seller Covenants. Buyer covenants include coming to the closing table with…

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Articles

Patented Tractor Attachment
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My All-Time Favorite M&A Deal – The One That Didn’t Sell

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesIn my 30 years of selling manufacturing companies, I think this is the transaction that I’m most proud of.

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Screw Machine Products for No-Fail Industries

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesLearn about the significance of screw machine manufacturers in the USA. Discover their impact on job creation and the economy.

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Top 7 Manufacturing Sectors
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Top 7 Manufacturing Sectors Sought for Acquisition in Q4 of 2024 and into 2025

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesDiscover the manufacturing sectors attracting buyers for acquisitions. Find out why Aerospace & Defense is a popular sector in M&A activity.

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military and commercial aircraft, Smart Buyer
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How a Smart Buyer Won the Acquisition Against the Competition

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesDiscover how a smart buyer won an aerospace acquisition against tough competition. Learn valuable insights and strategies in this blog post.

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Choosing the right candidate
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Ideal Candidates for the Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers’ Program

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesFind out who is the perfect fit for the Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers’ Program. We work with manufacturers seeking growth and prioritizing quality.

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5 Manufacturing Companies You Can Acquire in 2024
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5 Manufacturing Companies You Can Acquire in 2024

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesLooking to acquire manufacturing companies? Explore 5 promising options in aerospace, automotive, cosmetic, and more.

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Expand Your Fabrication Company Into New Sectors!

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesExpand your fabrication company into new sectors with our exclusive listing of a specialized manufacturing company for the railroad industry.

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Blind Side
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Does Your Manufacturing Business Have a Blind Side?

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesFind out if your manufacturing business has a blind side. Understand the importance of identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.

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Avoid Manufacturing Raiders, Robbers, and Reprobates
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How to Avoid Manufacturing Raiders, Robbers, and Reprobates

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAvoid becoming a victim of manufacturing raiders. Learn from a real-life story and gain valuable insights to protect your manufacturing business.

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Acquisition Opportunity – Manufacturer of Injection Molds & Production Injection Molding

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteExplore this well-established manufacturer of injection molds with strong customer relationships and patents

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Manufacturer of Hand Tools & Equipment for Railroad Industry
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Railway-Related Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn about a respected manufacturing company that designs and manufactures safety-related hand tools for the railway industry.

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20 Most Sought-After Manufacturing Sectors in 2024
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20 Most Sought-After Manufacturing Sectors in 2024

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesExplore the 20 most sought-after manufacturing sectors in 2024 and the regions in the U.S. where potential buyers are actively looking.

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Guides

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Are Manufacturer’s Reps or Distributors Killing Your Manufacturing Business?

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesFind out if Manufacturer’s Reps or Distributors are harming your business.

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Guide

Lower Middle Market M&A: Key Terms and Definitions

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesUnderstand M&A terms and definitions in the lower middle market. This guide provides clear explanations of essential terms for successful transactions.

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Lower Middle Market M&A: Common Terms in Asset Purchase Agreements

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesEverything you need to know about Asset Purchase Agreements (APA) and the key terms you should understand when selling or buying a business.

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Guide

Working Capital in Mergers and Acquisitions for the Manufacturing Sector

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesLearn why working capital is crucial in manufacturing M&A and how its shortage can negatively affect a company’s worth and operations.

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Guide

How do you Value Companies with Industry Disruptive Technologies

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesIf a new technology or process forever changes the way gas turbines are made (industry disruptive), should it be looked at differently?

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Business valuation: what’s my manufacturing company worth?

⏱ Reading Time: 8 minutesBusiness Valuation – What’s My Manufacturing Company Worth – 15 Factors That Affect Business Valuation That Every Business Owner Should Know.

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WAM Podcast

Podcast

Ellen Pietrowitz-Phillips Is A Force In Business And An Advocate For Women In Manufacturing

Today, on the Women and Manufacturing Podcast, Ellen shares with Fran her experiences, good and bad, as a woman in manufacturing and the wisdom she’s gained along the way, including the importance of all women sharing what they’ve learned, collaborating and cooperating with other women in the interest of overcoming any barrier to success.

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Digital Marketing for Small Manufacturers with Whitney Koch

On this episode of the WAM Podcast, Fran welcomes Whitney Koch, Marketing Communications Specialist with Welker Inc., in Sugarland, Texas. Whitney shares with us how she transitioned from a high school teacher to writing technical copy and finally managing the digital marketing efforts for a 3rd generation manufacturing company. Whitney explains how small to medium-sized companies can handle their digital marketing in-house, including the various platforms she uses to get the job done.

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Alternative Proteins And The Food Revolution With Elysabeth Alfano

On today’s episode, Fran and Elysabeth discuss the need for change in the global food supply system to address global population growth. Elysabeth explains in detail how we use our resources to create food is inefficient. 77% of our agricultural land is used for animals to graze and to grow crops to feed those animals. This 77% returns only 18% of our calories. On top of that, 42% of our clean water supply is used to grow crops for and as drinking water for those same animals. As we move forward with a rapidly growing population, these inefficiencies are not sustainable.

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Bridging Manufacturing and Marketing Disconnect with Emily Wilkins

How do you bridge the disconnect between manufacturing companies and their potential marketing success? Emily Wilkins, Founder and CEO of Marketing Metal, explains why her company is successful, while other marketing agencies struggle to meet manufacturing companies in the middle. From hesitancy when handing over marketing to inexperience in laying out goals and misunderstanding why marketing is needed at all, the reasons for disconnect are seemingly endless.

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Guidewheel Is Helping Manufacturers Reach Sustainable Peak Performance

Today, on the Woman and Manufacturing Podcast, Fran Brunelle talks with Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel, a global software company. This company is on a mission to empower all the world’s factories to reach sustainable peak performance, and Lauren is on a mission to show everyone how Guidewheel is making this a reality. Lauren shares with Fran how even the oldest manufacturing equipment can take advantage of Guidewheel’s technology to achieve peak performance.

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Supporting Young Black Women in STEM with Kara Branch

Kara Branch is an engineer who has always been the only Black woman on all the teams she’s ever worked on and has experienced many challenges as a result. When one of her daughters decided she also wanted to pursue a career in engineering, Kara decided she wanted better for the next generation and so she founded the Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation. Today she joins us to tell us more about the fantastic work she is doing. Tuning in you’ll discover how the Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation is developing young women in all areas of STEM. To hear all about Kara Branch, the fantastic organization she started, how it is transforming lives, and how you can help, tune in today!

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