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Is Your Analog CCTV System a Costly Relic? The Surprising Savings of a Modern Upgrade

⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutesUpgrading from outdated analog CCTV doesn’t have to mean a costly, disruptive full rewiring. By leveraging IP over Coax technology, facilities can achieve high-resolution video, advanced analytics, and remote access while saving up to 21% or more on installation.

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Decoding M&A Multiples: What’s Your Manufacturing Business Really Worth?

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesSelling your company is a monumental step. Start the journey with a clear, honest, and data-driven understanding of its true value.

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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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Quality Manufacturing Companies That Can Be Acquired Before the End of 2025

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteThese Quality Manufacturing Companies represent rare acquisition opportunities in sectors ranging from aerospace and energy to CNC fabrication and specialty printing.

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Accelerating AI Data Center Construction: How New Executive Orders Streamline Permitting

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesBig news for tech and construction: new government orders will fast-track AI data center projects, which could mean more jobs, faster builds, and a stronger U.S. position in the global AI race.

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Buyer Vetting

Lower Middle Market Manufacturing M&A Buyer Vetting

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWith 30+ years in manufacturing, we know what makes a qualified buyer. That’s why we’ve sold companies others couldn’t, because we screen for industry experience, not just capital.

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Energy Storage, Fire Protection, Communications, System Array, First Responder, Auxiliary Power, DC Metering, EV Charging, and Consumer Power Storage

Premium Data Center Power Distribution & Energy Storage Solutions

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesPremium energy storage and power distribution provider serving top-tier data center and EVC clients. 5X growth potential, 20+ year reputation, and sole-source relationships.

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CNC & Fabrication Manufacture

Acquisition Opportunity – CNC & Fabrication Manufacturer – Roots Blowers

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteLegacy American manufacturer with CNC, heavy fab, and 70% recurring revenue. Sole-source provider to rail, packaging, and national labs. Debt-free with strong EBITDA margins.

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The 2025 Tax Overhaul: A New Horizon for Manufacturing and M&A

The 2025 Tax Overhaul: A New Horizon for Manufacturing and M&A

⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutesThe 2025 tax overhaul brings long-awaited stability to capital investment, R&D, and deal structuring—paving the way for a golden era for U.S. manufacturers.

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Finding the Right Future for Your Manufacturing Company & Legacy

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter decades spent building a respected manufacturing company, many owners find that preparing for a transition is about far more than numbers, it’s about legacy, employees, and community.

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The U.S. Electronic Contract Manufacturing (ECM)

U.S. Electronic Contract Manufacturing: A $250B Opportunity Driving M&A and Domestic Investment Through 2035

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesThe U.S. Electronic Contract Manufacturing (ECM) market is projected to grow from $112.9 billion in 2023 to $241.9 billion by 2032, driven by advancements in 5G, AI, and IoT, as well as strong demand from consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense sectors.

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Critical components for no-fail industries.

Components for No-Fail Industries – The Critical Parts Powering Aerospace and Defense

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteCritical components for no-fail industries, like aerospace and defense, are the foundation of reliability and innovation in high-stakes sectors.

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Articles
due diligence
Article

Buyer Alert – Do Your Due Diligence Before Due Diligence

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesFirst in a two-part series on due diligence. From Entrepreneur Magazine, Due Diligence is defined as, “A reasonable investigation of a proposed investment deal and of the principals offering it,…

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private equity
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Helping Private Equity Firms Navigate the Great M&A Divide

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesShop Floor & Jeans to Board Rooms & Pearls A few weeks ago, at M&A East, we met with many private equity firms expanding their add-on criteria to include companies…

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Manufacturing Change in Zambia
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Manufacturing Day 2017 – A Fast & Easy Way to Make a Difference

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteManufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire youth into the amazing career opportunities that exist within the manufacturing sectors.  This is a worthy cause for sure,…

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Best Time to Sell
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What’s The Best Time to Sell a Manufacturing Company?

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether it’s a stock, a house or a business, we all want to sell at the perfect time. Selling a manufacturing company is not different than other major transactions in…

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acquisition transition
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Tips to a Smooth Acquisition Transition for Manufacturing

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesBuying a company is the easy part. Once it’s in your hands, what do you do with it? How do you ensure its continued success as you step into the…

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The Manufacturing Business Buyer’s Bill Of Rights – What To Expect From A Broker Or M&A Intermediary

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesSelling lower middle-market manufacturing businesses nationally affords me the opportunity to speak with some of the best and most qualified buyers in the country. Many find their way to us…

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Make A Difference
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New England Based Entrepreneurial Opportunity to Do Something Big and Make a REAL Difference

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes  Have you ever dreamed of doing something BIG to make a difference in the lives of others, but not known what it would look like or how to get…

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Welding Works
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New England Acquisition with Roll Up & Scale Up Potential

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesEveryone seeking an acquisition within the manufacturing sectors wants something in a fragmented industry that’s ripe for a roll-up. Smart buyers also want a company that can be scaled up…

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Article

Your First Date – With a Prospective Buyer

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesAt Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc. we often joke that we are the Match.com for buyers and sellers of manufacturing companies. But truth be told, preparing for a “first visit” from…

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Article

Be A Better Buyer

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you are considering a manufacturing acquisition in the next few months, understand this:  We are (and will continue to be for another 3-5 years) in a SELLER’s market.   And,…

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ready to sell my business
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Can You Sell My Manufacturing Business Before 2017 Year End?

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesTypically at the start of each year, manufacturing business owners who are close to retirement will vow that THIS will be the year they retire. They promise their wives and…

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Article

Live And Work In Paradise – A Manufacturing Acquisition In A Retirement Destination Location

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesA strange phenomenon is happening all over the United States. Executives are leaving Fortune 500 companies to acquire their way into entrepreneurship.  These smart executives often have less than 10…

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Guides
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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Guide

Lower Middle Market M&A: Key Terms and Definitions

⏱ 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.

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Guide

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

⏱ 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.

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Guide

Working Capital in Mergers and Acquisitions for the Manufacturing Sector

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesLearn why working capital is crucial in manufacturing M&A and how its shortage can negatively affect a company’s worth and operations.

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Guide

How do you Value Companies with Industry Disruptive Technologies

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesIf a new technology or process forever changes the way gas turbines are made (industry disruptive), should it be looked at differently?

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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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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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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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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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