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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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The Impact of Nadcap Certification on Metal Finishing Companies in Lower Middle Market M&A Transactions

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesNadcap certification significantly enhances the value of metal finishing companies in M&A transactions, driving higher valuations and attracting more strategic buyers, especially in aerospace and defense industries.

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Understanding the CMMC DoD Rule Effective December 16, 2024

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesThe impact of the CMMC rule on M&A deals is something companies can’t afford to overlook. Cybersecurity is now at the core of business value!

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Strategic Benefits for Canadian Lumber Companies Acquiring U.S.-Based Firms in 2025

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesThe dynamic nature of the global lumber industry necessitates strategic decisions to maintain growth, enhance competitiveness, and ensure long-term success. For Canadian lumber companies, acquiring a U.S.-based lumber firm in…

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Articles

Jet Turbine Engine
Article

Acquisition Opportunity – Manufacturer of Complex Tooling Geometries for Gas Turbines

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndustry Disruptive Proprietary Process to Change the Way Gas Turbines are made, with Improvement to Speed, Cost & Complexity.

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Article

Follow this 3-year plan before hiring a manufacturing business broker in 2024

⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutesDreaming about selling your manufacturing business “someday?” Start planning NOW — especially if your exit date is less than 3 years away.

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Article

Why Rotogravure Printing Still Rocks

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile many are unaware of the magic behind rotogravure printing, it quietly influences diverse industries in ways other methods can’t match.

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Company Culture
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How to Handle Employees and Company Culture When Buying a Manufacturing Business

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesIn today’s business world, taking care of your employees and promoting positive company culture is more crucial than ever!

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Article

Acquisition Opportunity – CNC Component Manufacturer for the Defense & Semi-Conductor Sector

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc. has exclusively listed this 50+ year-old Northeast-based, precision CNC component manufacturer, specializing in parts for sensors, semiconductors, valves, ports, flanges & seals.

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Non-destructive testing
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Acquisition Opportunity – Non-Destructive Testing & X-Ray System Manufacturer

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc. has exclusively listed a Non-Destructive Testing & X-Ray System Manufacturer.

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Roto Gravure Printing
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Rotogravure Printing – Acquisition Opportunity

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc. has exclusively listed a 40+-year-old Northeast-based Roto-Gravure printed and laminated products manufacturer.

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M&A Experience
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How Attorney M&A Experience Affects Your Deal

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesThe difference between the longest and the shortest list-to-close deal in the company’s history? The attorneys and their M&A experience.

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manufacturing acquisition
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Top Ten Things to Look For In a Manufacturing Acquisition

⏱ Reading Time: 8 minutesManufacturing companies are among the most sought-after acquisitions. We’ll examine the top ten things to look for in a manufacturing acquisition.

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Growing a manufacturing company
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Growing Your Manufacturing Company – When To Exchange Equity For Growth

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesGrowing a manufacturing company can be tough. There are often times roadblocks to growth. Even companies with great proprietary products sometimes hit a ceiling on what they’re able to accomplish. These challenges can be the result of a variety of factors including:

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7 acquisitions
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7 Manufacturing Acquisitions to Put Capital to Work in 2023

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesBain & Company reported that the amount of committed but unallocated capital held by private equity firms now stands at $3.7 trillion.

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Fabrication
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Acquisition Opportunity – Fabrication Company

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute45+-year-old New England-based Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication Company specializing in tight tolerance, cosmetically critical work.

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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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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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