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Beyond the Balance Sheet: 10 Things That Increase a Manufacturing Company’s Worth

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesTo accurately determine a manufacturing company’s value, it’s important to look beyond just financial numbers and consider key factors like efficiency, scalability, and long-term potential.

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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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7 Manufacturing Sectors That Will Thrive under a Trump Presidency

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the Trump presidency, there is a renewed commitment to a strong US manufacturing base with a focus on tax relief, reshoring, and trade reform. Here are 7 manufacturing sectors…

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The Trump Effect on US Manufacturing & Corporate Taxes

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesDiscover how President Trump’s policies, including tax cuts and incentives, could help bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and boost business growth.

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Tax Treatment of M&A Transactions: Achieving Stock Sale Treatment with Asset Depreciation Benefits

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesIn manufacturing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), buyers and sellers often negotiate the structure of a transaction to achieve favorable tax outcomes. Two primary structures dominate: stock sales and asset sales….

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Will a Buyer of My Manufacturing Business Want to Acquire the Real Estate?

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether your real estate is held in the same corporation or a different corporate entity, the same thing holds true. The buyer of your business will want your real estate if there is excess capacity.

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10 Ways to Inexpensively Increase the Revenue of the Manufacturing Company You Acquire

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesFollow these 10 Ways to Inexpensively Increase the Revenue of the Manufacturing Company You Acquire, and watch it grow.

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Buying a Manufacturing Company – Bigger Isn’t Always Better

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesExperienced acquirers find acquisition often outpaces organic growth, offering instant access to new customers, markets, and skills.

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Navigating The 2025 Manufacturing M&A Market

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesExplore how the robust manufacturing M&A market of 2025 offers unique opportunities, and why partnering with a specialist can significantly enhance the value and success of your company’s sale.

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Articles

After-Market Motorcycle Pedal Accessories
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Acquisition Opportunity – Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you’re a manufacturer who would like to have their own product line, without the expense of developing one from scratch, Learn More Here.

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Acquisition Opportunity – Screw Machine Products & Plastic Injection Molding

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you are a screw machine or plastic injection molding job shop without your own product, you’ll want to learn more.

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Becoming tier 1 supplier
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How Small Manufacturers Can Become Tier 1 Suppliers

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesAt an interview with Accelerated Mfg. Brokers, Canon’s Belinda Donavant explains how a small manufacturer may become a tier 1 supplier.

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Gear Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity – Gear Manufacturer

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesIf potential buyers keep losing to competitors, they should consider looking at “diamonds in the rough.” This opportunity is one of those.

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Limestone Fabricator
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Manufacturing Acquisition Opportunity in the Southcentral, U.S.

⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteHunting for a manufacturing acquisition opportunity in Southcentral, US? You’ll want to learn more about this listing.

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Searching for Profitable Manufacturing Business
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The Search for An Enduringly Profitable Manufacturing Business

⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutesWhile thousands exit manufacturing companies, private equities, family offices all hunt for the same thing Profitable Manufacturing Business.

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Manufacturing Company on The Market
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7 Action Items You Must Do While Your Manufacturing Company Is on The Market

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesFollow These 7 Action Items You Must Do While Your Manufacturing Company Is on The Market to Attract Quality Buyers.

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My Business Partner Wants to Sell Our Manufacturing Company, But I’m Not Ready to Retire

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen you and your business partner started in business, you thought your long-term goals would be the same, but then they changed.

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Talent Acquisition
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Improve Talent Acquisition & Management in Manufacturing Industry

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile Talent Acquisition Is a Challenge, There Are Strategies You Can Employ To Attract Talent & Reduce Your Organization’s Turnover Rate.

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Accelerated Manufacturing M&A Blog Most Popular Articles of 2021

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWriting About Issues That Affect Mfg. And M&A Within The Manufacturing Sectors, Here’s A Look At Our Most-Viewed Articles For 2021.

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M&A Activity
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The 2022 Manufacturing M&A Outlook – The Hottest Industries

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesManufacturing M&A Activity At Its Strongest In Over Two Decades. Looking At The Hottest Industries That Will Likely Drive M&A Activity in 2022

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Manufacturing M&A in 2021
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Manufacturing M&A in 2021 – The Year In Review

⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile we seem to be surrounded by constant bad news, the story here is exponentially better than most manufacturers think.

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Guides

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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

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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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