Keep current on today’s market trends
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesGoogle Glass is the wearable computer that sits right in front of your eyes giving tech fans everywhere a chance to never leave their computers. It was, if Google had…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe triple threat that ensures year over year growth of 11.5% is a combination of three different skill sets not often found in a fabricating shop. This NJ based fabricating…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesMost private equity buyers will not even look at companies in the manufacturing sector priced at under $1 million. In addition to less return on investment, these companies are often…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Accelerated Group is currently working with national buyers seeking acquisition of specific types of manufacturing companies. Their combined budgets total over $17 Billion. If you think any of the…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteExperts agree, if you are thinking about buying a manufacturing business, you should be pre-qualified! Learn Why You Should Get Pre-Qualified
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesIncreasingly within the manufacturing sector, there are multiple buyers for every company on the market. As a smart manufacturer, you are seeking to accelerate the growth process through acquisition. Consider these…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesNew roadways are constantly being erected, replaced or broadened. As long as roads and highways are being built, pavement repair and restoration will be necessary. And without exception, everywhere, you…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith the acquisition of our client, a Mid Atlantic based machine shop that has carved a niche providing welding and repair services to the multi-billion dollar engineered wood industry. The…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs a machine shop owner approaching retirement, wouldn’t you like to get into the mind of potential buyers? Wouldn’t it be valuable to know in advance how buyers would view and…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesLet’s examine the 5 factors of a Great Company for Sale. Buying a business is an enormous venture. There are paramount attributes in a company for sale that a buyer…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter three remarkable and rewarding decades, the seller and our client, a Northeast based service provider to the flow control industry, is retiring. This company has always been heads above…
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesIn my 30 years of selling manufacturing companies, I think this is the transaction that I’m most proud of.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesLearn about the significance of screw machine manufacturers in the USA. Discover their impact on job creation and the economy.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesDiscover the manufacturing sectors attracting buyers for acquisitions. Find out why Aerospace & Defense is a popular sector in M&A activity.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesDiscover how a smart buyer won an aerospace acquisition against tough competition. Learn valuable insights and strategies in this blog post.
⏱ 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.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesLooking to acquire manufacturing companies? Explore 5 promising options in aerospace, automotive, cosmetic, and more.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesExpand your fabrication company into new sectors with our exclusive listing of a specialized manufacturing company for the railroad industry.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesFind out if your manufacturing business has a blind side. Understand the importance of identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.
⏱ 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.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteExplore this well-established manufacturer of injection molds with strong customer relationships and patents
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn about a respected manufacturing company that designs and manufactures safety-related hand tools for the railway industry.
⏱ 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.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesFind out if Manufacturer’s Reps or Distributors are harming your business.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
⏱ Reading Time: 8 minutesBusiness Valuation – What’s My Manufacturing Company Worth – 15 Factors That Affect Business Valuation That Every Business Owner Should Know.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
