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⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute It CAN be with the acquisition of this exclusive listing. This U.S. Based Supplier of Sand Handling & Process Equipment to the Foundry Industry has an A-Z scope of work and…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes You’re probably busy doing what most of our manufacturing customers are – building your manufacturing business for success! So you’re probably not looking to sell your company any time soon….
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute For 30+ years, this small-scale CNC job shop has made large-scale strides. Starting off with only a few clients, this one-man shop has earned long-term success in a variety of…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute Barrels are the heaviest part of small arms. For a soldier or law enforcement officer bearing a light-weight arm can be the single factor that makes the crucial difference in…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute Precise dosing in the medical industry can be a matter of life and death. Our client, a Northeast based CNC shop is no stranger to critical applications and working in…
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutes While conducting my daily research, on the hunt for interesting and helpful information to pass on to our manufacturing readership, I came across a familiar face. This isn’t surprising to…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes There are times in life and business when negotiating the lowest price possible is the smartest thing you can do. With certain types of business purchases, that strategy is like…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute As a Pump and Valve Manufacturer, having strategically located after market service centers is critical. If you are also a company that provides services to the Naval or Maritime sectors,…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes If they’re smart they will! Export regulations are hitting the German based manufacturer hard. The German Economic Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, reported that sales of German armaments fell by 700 million…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes As in many job shops with mostly manual equipment such as, lathes, mills, shears, brakes and welding equipment, business was up, down and sometimes sideways until a decisive acquisition of…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute If this describes your company or you’re a major name in the industry like Heil, McNeilus, Wayne Engineering or Kann Manufacturing, there is one decisive move you should make to…
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutes Smart Entrepreneurs Impart Some Wisdom As entrepreneurial business professionals, sometimes it’s easy to get a little lost in the mechanical daily grind of running a company. Sometimes you need a…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Learn about the significance of screw machine manufacturers in the USA. Discover their impact on job creation and the economy.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Discover the manufacturing sectors attracting buyers for acquisitions. Find out why Aerospace & Defense is a popular sector in M&A activity.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Discover how a smart buyer won an aerospace acquisition against tough competition. Learn valuable insights and strategies in this blog post.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Find out who is the perfect fit for the Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers’ Program. We work with manufacturers seeking growth and prioritizing quality.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Find out if Manufacturer’s Reps or Distributors are harming your business.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Looking to acquire manufacturing companies? Explore 5 promising options in aerospace, automotive, cosmetic, and more.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Expand your fabrication company into new sectors with our exclusive listing of a specialized manufacturing company for the railroad industry.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Find out if your manufacturing business has a blind side. Understand the importance of identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Avoid becoming a victim of manufacturing raiders. Learn from a real-life story and gain valuable insights to protect your manufacturing business.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute Explore this well-established manufacturer of injection molds with strong customer relationships and patents
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute Learn about a respected manufacturing company that designs and manufactures safety-related hand tools for the railway industry.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Explore 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 minutes Understand M&A terms and definitions in the lower middle market. This guide provides clear explanations of essential terms for successful transactions.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Everything 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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⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes In 2021 54% of SMB owners were planning on retirement. If you’re retiring from manufacturing, here are five reasons you should plan early.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes 2022 update – Selling a manufacturing company takes roughly a year from listing to closing. But that’s not the entire story. Why you should plan ahead early.
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!