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Premium Cutlery

Acquisition Opportunity – Cutlery Products Manufacturer

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc. has exclusively listed a US-based manufacturer of premium semi-custom cutlery products. The Company enjoys a unique position in the market. They are known for their high-end custom look and quality, incorporating non-traditional raw materials into each exclusive design.

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Manufacturing Business Growth

What Accelerates Manufacturing Business Growth?

⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutes Manufacturers will need targeted expert help if they want to accelerate manufacturing business growth. Read what the experts shared with us.

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Recession-US-Manufacturing-MA

Recession & US Manufacturing M&A

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes While there’s talk about a Recession, US Manufacturing M&A during 2022 and for most of 2023 is still very strong. Here we talk about the data

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After-Market Motorcycle Pedal Accessories

Acquisition Opportunity – Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute If you’re a manufacturer who would like to have their own product line, without the expense of developing one from scratch, Learn More Here.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Acquisition Opportunity – Screw Machine Products & Plastic Injection Molding

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute If you are a screw machine or plastic injection molding job shop without your own product, you’ll want to learn more.

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Becoming tier 1 supplier

How Small Manufacturers Can Become Tier 1 Suppliers

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutes At an interview with Accelerated Mfg. Brokers, Canon’s Belinda Donavant explains how a small manufacturer may become a tier 1 supplier.

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Gear Manufacturing

Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity – Gear Manufacturer

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes If potential buyers keep losing to competitors, they should consider looking at “diamonds in the rough.” This opportunity is one of those.

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Limestone Fabricator

Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity in the Southcentral, U.S.

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute Hunting for a manufacturing acquisition opportunity in Southcentral, US? You’ll want to learn more about this listing.

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Retiring From Manufacturing

Retiring From Manufacturing – Five Reasons You Should Plan Early

⏱ 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.

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Searching for Profitable Manufacturing Business

The Search for An Enduringly Profitable Manufacturing Business

⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutes While thousands exit manufacturing companies, private equities, family offices all hunt for the same thing Profitable Manufacturing Business.

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Manufacturing Company on The Market

7 Action Items You Must Do While Your Manufacturing Company Is on The Market

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Follow These 7 Action Items You Must Do While Your Manufacturing Company Is on The Market to Attract Quality Buyers.

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Selling a Manufacturing Company - How Long?

Selling a Manufacturing Company – How Long?

⏱ 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.

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Articles

Article

Screw Machine Products for No-Fail Industries

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Learn 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 minutes Discover 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
Article

How a Smart Buyer Won the Acquisition Against the Competition

⏱ 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.

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

⏱ 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.

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

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

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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 minutes Looking 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 minutes Expand 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 minutes Find 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 minutes Avoid 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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Article

Acquisition Opportunity – Manufacturer of Injection Molds & Production Injection Molding

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute Explore 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 minute Learn 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 minutes Explore 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

Guide

Lower Middle Market M&A: Key Terms and Definitions

⏱ 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.

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Guide

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

⏱ 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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Guide

Business valuation: what’s my manufacturing company worth?

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

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Guide

What Accelerates Manufacturing Business Growth?

⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutes Manufacturers will need targeted expert help if they want to accelerate manufacturing business growth. Read what the experts shared with us.

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Guide

Retiring From Manufacturing – Five Reasons You Should Plan Early

⏱ 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.

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Guide

Selling a Manufacturing Company – How Long?

⏱ 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.

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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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Podcast

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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