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Acquisition Opportunity

Acquisition Opportunity – Northeast Based Manufacturer Of Machine Tool Accessories

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you’ve been looking to acquire a niche manufacturer that is highly profitable and has little competition, now is the perfect opportunity. AcceleratedMfgBrokers.com has just exclusively listed a northeast based…

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Acquisition Opportunity

Acquisition Opportunity – Company Sales Up 40%

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesCould your company experience its best year ever if you were on vacation for four months out of the year? Accelerated has exclusively listed a service provider to the pump…

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find the right acquisition

The Fastest Way For Private Equity Firms To Find The Right Acquisition In The Manufacturing Sector

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Fastest Way For Private Equity Firms To Find The Right Acquisition In The Manufacturing Sector, Consider Providing the Basics.

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Small Business

Acquisition Opportunity – Small Business Continuously Wins Against Large Competitors!

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesThe numbers don’t lie – with average profit margin reaching an incredible 50%, this is the opportunity of a lifetime for any company looking to expand through acquisition! After almost…

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Acquisition Opportunity

Acquisition Opportunity – Triple Threat Fabricating Shop

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteA business must be doing something right if they experience growth every year in their industry! Even after fifteen within the industry, our client – a central New Jersey CNC,…

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Acquisition Opportunity ­Mid Atlantic Market Monopoly!

Acquisition Opportunity ­Mid Atlantic Market Monopoly!

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteOur client, a Mid Atlantic based machine shop owner, is looking to retire and put his almost twenty years of hard work into new hands. The company services the engineered…

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Diversity

Acquisition Opportunity – Strength in Diversity

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhy excel in just one industry, when you can excel in 11? After almost 40 years of hard work and dedication, our client – the owner of a metal stamping…

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google glass

Google Glass: Creepy for Public Use, Revolutionary for Manufacturing

⏱ 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…

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Fabricating & Welding Business

For Sale – NJ Based Fabricating & Welding Business

⏱ 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…

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Machine Shop

For Sale: CT Based Machine Shop With 30+ Year History

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Value

Buying A Manufacturing Business – Seeing Value Where Others Don’t

⏱ 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…

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Sought For Acquisition

Manufacturing Companies Sought For Acquisition

⏱ 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…

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Articles
Drones
Article

Defense Drone Manufacturing Market 2026

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesStrong growth, increasing defense demand, and attractive acquisition multiples are creating a favorable window for drone manufacturers considering an exit.

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Additive Manufacturing
Article

The State of Additive Manufacturing 2026: Trends, M&A Multiples, and Why It’s a Seller’s Market

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesAdditive Manufacturing is rapidly evolving from prototyping to full-scale production, with the market projected to reach $48B by 2036 (21.6% CAGR). Strong growth and buyer demand are creating a favorable window for owners considering an exit.

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Article

The Aerospace CNC Component Mfg. You Need to Acquire Before Your Competitors Do

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesStrategic buyers continue to seek certified aerospace machining companies with proven quality systems and growth potential. This AS9100D-certified CNC manufacturer offers technical depth, repeat business, and expansion opportunity.

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Article

Ammunition Procurement Velocity: Why 2026 is the ‘Perfect Storm’ for Defense Firm Exits

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesGrowing defense procurement and long-term supply chain investment are reshaping the ammunition manufacturing market. For owners considering retirement, current conditions may present a unique opportunity to evaluate the value of their business.

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Article

The Mechanical Advantage: Why CAM-Driven Automation is the Future of the Factory Floor

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesIn an era dominated by complex digital sensors and volatile software updates, there is a legendary “mechanical heartbeat” that still defines the most reliable production lines in the world. We…

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Article

M&A Listing Agreement Dangers

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesThe fine print in an M&A listing agreement can determine how much of your exit proceeds you actually keep. Understanding how success fees and transaction value are defined can prevent costly surprises at closing.

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Article

Retiring From an Aerospace Manufacturing Business in 2026?

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesWith aerospace markets projected to grow steadily over the next decade, quality manufacturers continue to attract interest from strategic buyers and investors. For owners nearing retirement, understanding how the current market values aerospace manufacturing businesses has become increasingly important.

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Article

The Infrastructure Supercycle: Why Data Center Manufacturers Are Seeing Record-Breaking Valuations

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesAI growth and cloud infrastructure demand are fueling a massive data center investment cycle. Manufacturers supplying critical data center components are now seeing record levels of M&A interest and valuation multiples.

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M&A wins
Article

The “Tombstone” Trap: Why Publicizing M&A Wins is a Loss for Clients

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesLearn why confidentiality is critical when selling a business and how premature announcements can damage customer relationships and deal outcomes.

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The Manufacturing M&A
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The Manufacturing M&A Gauntlet: How LMM Buyers Can Win the Deal

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesFor every quality manufacturing business for sale, there are dozens of interested buyers. Simply having capital is now the price of admission, not the competitive edge.

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Article

The “Swiss Army Knife” of M&A: Why F-Reorganizations Rule the Lower-Middle Market

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesIn lower-middle-market manufacturing M&A, F-Reorganizations have become the gold standard for structuring S-Corp transactions. They combine the tax benefits of an asset sale with the simplicity and continuity of a stock sale.

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Article

The Reshoring Revolution: Why This 65-Year-Old Automation Powerhouse is the Acquisition of the Year

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWith a strong reputation for precision mechanical automation components and available production capacity, this company represents a rare acquisition opportunity in American manufacturing.

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Guides
Guide

Lower-Middle-Market Manufacturing M&A Due Diligence Guide

⏱ Reading Time: 20 minutesSelling a manufacturing business? This guide breaks down the must-have due diligence items buyers will ask for after LOI—so you can protect valuation, move faster, and close with confidence.

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Guide

The 2026 Exit Guide: Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for a Premium Sale

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesPreparing your manufacturing business for sale in 2026 demands strategic alignment across financials, operations, technology, risk management, and growth planning. Learn the 12 seller readiness pillars driving higher valuations.

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Guide

Why Social Media Matters in Manufacturing – 101 Ways Manufacturing Companies Can Use Social Media

⏱ Reading Time: 11 minutesWhy social media matters in manufacturing: learn how manufacturers use LinkedIn, video, and digital platforms to attract buyers, build trust, and drive RFQs.

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Guide

Selling Your Manufacturing Business to Private Equity: A Guide for the Legacy-Minded Owner

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesUnderstanding how PE works, their exit strategies, and their track record is key to ensuring your life’s work continues to thrive long after the deal closes.

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Guide

2025 definitive guide to preparing your manufacturing business for sale

⏱ Reading Time: 13 minutesLearn Why Now Is The Ideal Time To Sell Your Manufacturing Business. Explore Market Trends, Valuations, and Expert Tips To Maximize Your Sale.

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Guide

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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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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Podcast

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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Podcast

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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Podcast

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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Podcast

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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