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⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteCritical components for no-fail industries, like aerospace and defense, are the foundation of reliability and innovation in high-stakes sectors.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesPrepare your business for sale and a successful exit by aligning it with these key criteria to maximize its value and attract serious offers.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesIndustry-specific knowledge and experience are crucial when handling M&A deals in highly specialized sectors like aerospace and defense.
⏱ 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.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteEvery building products-related business owner should consider and capitalize on the expected growth in the multi-unit housing market.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteExperts agree, if you are thinking about buying a manufacturing business, you should be pre-qualified! Learn Why You Should Get Pre-Qualified
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesIncreasingly within the manufacturing sector, there are multiple buyers for every company on the market. As a smart manufacturer, you are seeking to accelerate the growth process through acquisition. Consider these…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesNew roadways are constantly being erected, replaced or broadened. As long as roads and highways are being built, pavement repair and restoration will be necessary. And without exception, everywhere, you…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith the acquisition of our client, a Mid Atlantic based machine shop that has carved a niche providing welding and repair services to the multi-billion dollar engineered wood industry. The…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs a machine shop owner approaching retirement, wouldn’t you like to get into the mind of potential buyers? Wouldn’t it be valuable to know in advance how buyers would view and…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesLet’s examine the 5 factors of a Great Company for Sale. Buying a business is an enormous venture. There are paramount attributes in a company for sale that a buyer…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter three remarkable and rewarding decades, the seller and our client, a Northeast based service provider to the flow control industry, is retiring. This company has always been heads above…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt CAN be with the acquisition of this exclusive listing. This U.S. Based Supplier of Sand Handling & Process Equipment to the Foundry Industry has an A-Z scope of work and…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesYou’re probably busy doing what most of our manufacturing customers are – building your manufacturing business for success! So you’re probably not looking to sell your company any time soon….
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor 30+ years, this small-scale CNC job shop has made large-scale strides. Starting off with only a few clients, this one-man shop has earned long-term success in a variety of…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteBarrels are the heaviest part of small arms. For a soldier or law enforcement officer bearing a light-weight arm can be the single factor that makes the crucial difference in…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minutePrecise dosing in the medical industry can be a matter of life and death. Our client, a Northeast based CNC shop is no stranger to critical applications and working in…
⏱ 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!