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⏱ Reading Time: 7 minutesStrong demand for robotics and automation is shaping manufacturing investment and M&A activity. Learn what is driving growth and why some owners are considering strategic options.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesStrong growth, increasing defense demand, and attractive acquisition multiples are creating a favorable window for drone manufacturers considering an exit.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesAdditive Manufacturing is rapidly evolving from prototyping to full-scale production, with the market projected to reach $48B by 2036 (21.6% CAGR). Strong growth and buyer demand are creating a favorable window for owners considering an exit.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesStrategic buyers continue to seek certified aerospace machining companies with proven quality systems and growth potential. This AS9100D-certified CNC manufacturer offers technical depth, repeat business, and expansion opportunity.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesGrowing defense procurement and long-term supply chain investment are reshaping the ammunition manufacturing market. For owners considering retirement, current conditions may present a unique opportunity to evaluate the value of their business.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesIn an era dominated by complex digital sensors and volatile software updates, there is a legendary “mechanical heartbeat” that still defines the most reliable production lines in the world. We…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesThe fine print in an M&A listing agreement can determine how much of your exit proceeds you actually keep. Understanding how success fees and transaction value are defined can prevent costly surprises at closing.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesWith aerospace markets projected to grow steadily over the next decade, quality manufacturers continue to attract interest from strategic buyers and investors. For owners nearing retirement, understanding how the current market values aerospace manufacturing businesses has become increasingly important.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesAI growth and cloud infrastructure demand are fueling a massive data center investment cycle. Manufacturers supplying critical data center components are now seeing record levels of M&A interest and valuation multiples.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesLearn why confidentiality is critical when selling a business and how premature announcements can damage customer relationships and deal outcomes.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesFor every quality manufacturing business for sale, there are dozens of interested buyers. Simply having capital is now the price of admission, not the competitive edge.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesIn lower-middle-market manufacturing M&A, F-Reorganizations have become the gold standard for structuring S-Corp transactions. They combine the tax benefits of an asset sale with the simplicity and continuity of a stock sale.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs a Pump and Valve Manufacturer, having strategically located after market service centers is critical. If you are also a company that provides services to the Naval or Maritime sectors,…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesIf they’re smart they will! Export regulations are hitting the German based manufacturer hard. The German Economic Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, reported that sales of German armaments fell by 700 million…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesAs in many job shops with mostly manual equipment such as, lathes, mills, shears, brakes and welding equipment, business was up, down and sometimes sideways until a decisive acquisition of…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf this describes your company or you’re a major name in the industry like Heil, McNeilus, Wayne Engineering or Kann Manufacturing, there is one decisive move you should make to…
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesSmart Entrepreneurs Impart Some Wisdom As entrepreneurial business professionals, sometimes it’s easy to get a little lost in the mechanical daily grind of running a company. Sometimes you need a…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Accelerated Group has exclusively listed a company that manufacturers pavement repair and restoration equipment. Their products have been sold in over 30 countries. This patent pending GREEN technology uses…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesDo you work in tolerances ranging from +/- .002 – +/- .00005? Do you have the engineering chops to assist customers with product development & prototype, not just produce parts…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAcceleratedMfgBrokers.com has exclusively listed a Northeast based Metal Stamping Job Shop that has flourished stateside for 40 prosperous years. Their secret’s in the sauce. The two main ingredients: Their quality…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteCan you imagine if you possessed a technology that had the potential to change the entire firearms industry? What if this industry-altering development extended the life of a gun barrel…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere may be no happy accidents, but there ARE fortunate opportunities. Here’s yours if you’re already a producer of small arms. Business may be good right now but any smart…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAre you a manufacturer of pneumatic conveyor systems seeking expansion into other sectors? Would you like to add over $3 million in annual sales at the same time? Opportunity is…
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe are currently working with a large screw machine shop seeking to expand through acquisition. They will look at deals anywhere in the United States up to $2 million. This…
⏱ Reading Time: 20 minutesSelling a manufacturing business? This guide breaks down the must-have due diligence items buyers will ask for after LOI—so you can protect valuation, move faster, and close with confidence.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesPreparing your manufacturing business for sale in 2026 demands strategic alignment across financials, operations, technology, risk management, and growth planning. Learn the 12 seller readiness pillars driving higher valuations.
⏱ Reading Time: 11 minutesWhy social media matters in manufacturing: learn how manufacturers use LinkedIn, video, and digital platforms to attract buyers, build trust, and drive RFQs.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
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!