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⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteWould you like customers like Boeing, Tesla, John Deere, and Starlink? What if, in adding these fantastic customers, you could also add $7MM in annual revenue AND gain quality workers?
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this article, we’ll look at market statistics and benchmarks. In 2022 the North American market is estimated at $1.05BB.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is the Size of the U.S. Mold Manufacturing Industry? The U.S. Industrial Mold Manufacturing is a $6.4B industry. Click for more.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesThere’s an option available to sell a mfg. business that could double your net retirement dollars, likely an option you didn’t know you had.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe company seeking acquisition has been in business for over 80 years and is defense focused. Retirement might be closer than you thought.
⏱ Reading Time: 8 minutesWe’ll show you in easy-to-understand steps how to obtain the Maximum Price while Selling Your Manufacturing Company for Maximum Value in 2023.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Good Food Institute recently reported that the number one constraint to scaling up the alternative protein sector is the issue of manufacturing capacity. Building facilities from scratch is very…
⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutesDon Mitchell wanted to retire. But like so many lower middle-market manufacturing business owners, retirement required selling his company. And advertising its “for sale” status on the open market required…
⏱ Reading Time: 8 minutesSelling a manufacturing business for most will be the largest transaction of their lives and impact their retirement lifestyle. Therefore, choosing the right M&A Advisor or business broker to represent them is critical.
⏱ Reading Time: 8 minutesBusiness Valuation – What’s My Manufacturing Company Worth – 15 Factors That Affect Business Valuation That Every Business Owner Should Know.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesFounder-led or family-run companies have an additional layer of concerns that a private equity seller might not have. Find out why.
⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutesSelling a shared manufacturing business may be harder than running one. When this duo hit a standstill, their broker coordinated an escape.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesInvestors have strict criteria for what they look for in a manufacturing investment or acquisition. Your standards should be just as high. In this article, I’ll unpack 6 critical questions…
⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutesWhether you’re looking to grow your manufacturing business or prepare for its sale, understanding the characteristics that attract quality investment is key.
⏱ 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.
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⏱ 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.
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⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
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!