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⏱ 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: 2 minutesWith diverse applications in sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, and agriculture, this family-owned business offers significant growth potential without additional capital investment.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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…
⏱ 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.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesAutomation & robotics transform manufacturing with AI-driven efficiency, precision, smart factories & sustainability. Discover how these innovations shape the future.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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….
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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!
⏱ Reading Time: 8 minutesSelling a manufacturing business for most will be the largest transaction of their lives and impact their retirement lifestyle. Therefore, choosing the right M&A Advisor or business broker to represent them is critical.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesFounder-led or family-run companies have an additional layer of concerns that a private equity seller might not have. Find out why.
⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutesSelling a shared manufacturing business may be harder than running one. When this duo hit a standstill, their broker coordinated an escape.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesI write to inform and caution about the private equity blunder that causes deal fatigue. Luckily for all concerned, we kept the deal on track.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesIndustrial Mfg. related deals dropped 2nd half of 2022. However, investment capital in 2022 was aimed at lower-middle market deals.
⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutesFor many manufacturing business owners, selling isn’t just a numbers game — it’s emotional. Here’s how we found one man’s dream buyer.
⏱ Reading Time: 8 minutes“How much is my manufacturing company worth?” The frustrating answer is, “It depends.” But in this guide, we’ll explain common business valuation methods.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesThese Quality Manufacturing Acquisitions are leading companies in their sectors, some with Tier I relationships to iconic brands.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteIs your website up to date? Was it designed and created on a budget when Bill Clinton was in the White House? How will this affect valuation?
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteA gem that doesn’t require much experience hits the market. The perfect Northwest-based mfg. acquisition opportunity that is SBA qualified.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteCompany’s been in the family for 80 years, customer relationships spanning decades, a proprietary cure developed by owner’s father in the 1940s.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteJoin Fran in this short snippet from The Manufacturing Executive Podcast, concerning Factors That Will Affect a Manufacturer’s Valuation.
⏱ 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!