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U.S. Industrial Cable Air Dryer Market Outlook: Growth Fueled by Telecom Expansion and AI Data Centers

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesThe industrial cable air dryer market is set for steady growth, especially in the U.S., driven by the expansion of telecommunications networks and the rise of AI-powered data centers.

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Conveyor Systems and Assembly Solutions Market Expanding Across Consumer, Industrial, and Cosmetic Sectors

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesThe global conveyor and assembly systems markets are set for strong growth through 2035, driven by automation, rising industrialization, and increasing demand for efficiency.

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Successful Sales of Aerospace & Defense Related Manufacturing Companies – Experience Matters

Successful Sales of Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Companies: Why Industry Expertise Matters in M&A Transactions

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesIndustry-specific knowledge and experience are crucial when handling M&A deals in highly specialized sectors like aerospace and defense.

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A Strategic Acquisition Opportunity for Injection Molding Companies

A Strategic Acquisition Opportunity for Injection Molding Companies

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteExplore a unique acquisition opportunity with an ISO-certified, third-generation injection molding company. Serving industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical, this modern business offers strong cash flow and market expansion potential.

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Building Products Businesses

A Smart Acquisition Strategy for Building Products Businesses

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteEvery building products-related business owner should consider and capitalize on the expected growth in the multi-unit housing market.

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Tap into New Sectors with This High-Growth Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWith diverse applications in sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, and agriculture, this family-owned business offers significant growth potential without additional capital investment.

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Aerospace Component Manufacturing Market

Aerospace Component Manufacturing Market: Growth, M&A Trends, and 2025 Outlook

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesThis article explores the current market size, key M&A transactions from the past year, and how future growth will impact M&A activity in the U.S. aerospace sector through 2025.

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Metal Building Manufacturers

Maximizing M&A Value: Why Pre-Engineered Metal Building Manufacturers That Also Install Are Hot Targets in 2025

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesThe pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) market in the United States has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the demand for cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable construction solutions. PEMBs are…

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Manufacturing M&A Valuation

How Accelerated’s National Reach and Manufacturing Focus Lead to Higher Valuations

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesLearn how our manufacturing M&A expertise drives higher valuations and why specialized M&A services outperform generalist firms when selling your manufacturing business.

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The Future of Manufacturing: How Automation and Robotics Will Transform the Sector in the Next Decade

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesAutomation & robotics transform manufacturing with AI-driven efficiency, precision, smart factories & sustainability. Discover how these innovations shape the future.

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Business Valuation

Beyond the Balance Sheet: 10 Things That Increase a Manufacturing Company’s Worth

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesTo value a manufacturing company, look beyond finances—consider efficiency, scalability, and long-term potential for a more accurate assessment of its worth.

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The Shift of Plastic Injection Molding from the USA to China and the Potential Impact of Tariffs on M&A Activity

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Migration of Plastic Injection Molding to China Over the past two decades, the global plastic injection molding industry has experienced a significant shift from the United States to China….

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Articles

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Top Southeast Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity For 2016

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteTop Southeast Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity For 2016 Are you considering an acquisition within the manufacturing sector in the Southeastern United States? This exclusive listing has the key features that every…

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Manufacturing Company With Sales UP 131% Goes On The Market

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteYes, you read that headline correctly! Manufacturing, specifically the fabricated metal products sector, is alive and well in CT, with our client company leading the charge. Their increase in sales…

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Niche Manufacturing Company
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Acquire A Niche Manufacturing Company In New England Before The End Of 2016

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAcquire A Niche Manufacturing Company In New England Before The End Of 2016 If you’ve been seeking a niche manufacturing company in New England for acquisition, you’ll want to check…

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Buying a Manufacturing Business, Preserving Non-Transferable Assets - Accelerated MFG Brokers
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Buying a Manufacturing Business, Preserving Non-Transferable Assets

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesMost manufacturing business buyers seek an asset sale, rather than a stock sale for the tax benefits associated with an asset sale. When you purchase a $2 million dollar manufacturing…

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“Silver Tsunami” Heading Our Way – Business Timing is Everything

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes“Silver Tsunami” Heading Our Way – Business Timing is Everything Everywhere you turn – in print and online – in the finance, retirement, investment, healthcare and entrepreneurial communities, you can…

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“Cool” Business for Sale – Hot off the Press!

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute“Cool” Business for Sale – Hot off the Press! If you’ve been contemplating a manufacturing business purchase, this is the time to DIVE IN. Our client is a leading fiberglass…

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The Best Time To Sell A Manufacturing Business – Figuring It Out Before You Have To Sell

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Best Time To Sell A Manufacturing Business – Figuring It Out Before You Have To Sell At a celebratory dinner with the Buyer and Seller of a recently sold…

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In 2016, Are You Hoping for Business Independence From Corporate America? - Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers
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In 2016, Are You Hoping for Business Independence From Corporate America?

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAs I write this, it’s the 4th of July and I am on a wonderful lake in NH with family and friends. I’ve heard so many people in this lake…

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An Easy Entry to Great Cash Flow in the Manufacturing Sector

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAn Easy Entry to Great Cash Flow in the Manufacturing Sector   Companies with over 50 years of successful history spanning two different ownerships with great cash flow an ease…

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Can I Sell My Manufacturing Company If My Partner Doesn’t Want To?

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a word, YES! Manufacturing business owners all over the country are faced with this dilemma – they want out, but their partner refuses to sell. Sometimes it’s the other…

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Manufacturing Company Seller Temptations Before Sealing the Deal - Accelerated MFG Brokers
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Manufacturing Company Seller Temptations Before Sealing the Deal

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesRun Your Business In The Normal Course Purchase & Sale Agreements for Manufacturing M&A transactions have both Buyer and Seller Covenants. Buyer covenants include coming to the closing table with…

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Build a Winning Team of Advisors PRIOR to the Sale of Your Company

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesBuild a Winning Team of Advisors PRIOR to the Sale of Your Company You have made the decision to sell your manufacturing company! Congrats! Let the planning begin! Yes, P-L-A-N-N-I-N-G….

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Guides

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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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