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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

Manufacturing M&A: The Ultimate Matchmaking Game - Accelerated MFG Brokers
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Manufacturing M&A: The Ultimate Matchmaking Game

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturing Specialization – Does It Help? When you’re buying or selling a manufacturing company, does it make a difference what kind of broker you work with? We think it does….

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Selling a Manufacturing Business: Why Negotiating a Lower Commission Could Damage Your Retirement - Accelerated MFG Brokers
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Selling a Manufacturing Business: Why Negotiating a Lower Commission Could Damage Your Retirement

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesNegotiating – Have You Done It? We all do it when we’re involved in larger transactions like buying or selling a home, car or business. We tell war stories about…

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Retire
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Can I Retire From My Manufacturing Company Before The End Of 2016?

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteCan I Retire From My Manufacturing Company Before The End Of 2016? As a manufacturing mergers & acquisitions specialist selling nationally, the second most frequent question I’m asked (after, “what…

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Manufacturing Business Broker
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Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc. Named 2016 Manufacturing Business Broker Of The Year

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc. Named 2016 Manufacturing Business Broker Of The Year   The 2016 M&A award winners have been announced by Corporate Live Wire. The award winners were selected…

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Subcontracting
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Subcontracting For A Fortune 100 Aerospace Manufacturer – A David & Goliath Story

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesSubcontracting For A Fortune 100 Aerospace Manufacturer – A David & Goliath Story Most small manufacturing business owners only dream about achieving a direct vendorship with a Fortune 100 giant…

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Manufacturing Business Ownership
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Leaving Corporate For Manufacturing Business Ownership – An Opportunity You Should Consider

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesLeaving Corporate For Manufacturing Business Ownership – An Opportunity You Should Consider It’s happening all over America. Executives are leaving Fortune 500 positions to make acquisition within the manufacturing sector….

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Acquisition
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New England Manufacturing Companies Sought For Acquisition

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesNew England Manufacturing Companies Sought For Acquisition Buyers Seek Acquisitions in CT, NH, MA, RI & VT There’s something special about New England. For natives of this beautiful part of…

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Pump & Valve Repair
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Buyers Seek Industrial Pump & Valve Repair Companies Nationwide

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteBuyers Seek Industrial Pump & Valve Repair Companies Nationwide Three Offers Received On Repair Center In One Week Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc. was recently contracted to sell a New England-based…

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Mergers & Acquisitions Scams
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Mergers & Acquisitions Scam – Violating The Manufacturing Business Owners Bill Of Rights

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesThe True Life Nightmare Story I sat in the office of a well-known industrial kitchen fabricating company. He described the slick salesmen who convinced him to fork over $30,000 to…

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Retiring Manufacturers
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First Quarter 2016 Market Pulse Report – Good News For Retiring Manufacturers

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesFirst Quarter 2016 Market Pulse Report – Good News For Retiring Manufacturers Manufacturing Businesses Are Selling More Than Any Other Sector The First Quarter 2016 Market Pulse Report showed manufacturing…

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Worth
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Selling A Manufacturing Company – Do You Know What Yours Is Worth And Should You Pay To Find Out?

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesSelling A Manufacturing Company – Do You Know What Yours Is Worth And Should You Pay To Find Out? According To the International Business Brokers Association’s Market Pulse report, baby…

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LinkedIn
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LinkedIn – It Could Change Your Life, Really

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesLinkedIn – It Could Change Your Life, Really LinkedIn is the business professional’s favorite social media platform. Most use it to connect themselves to opportunities that exist within their profession…

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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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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

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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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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