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U.S. Industrial Cable Air Dryer Market Outlook: Growth Fueled by Telecom Expansion and AI Data Centers

⏱ 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.

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Conveyor

Conveyor Systems and Assembly Solutions Market Expanding Across Consumer, Industrial, and Cosmetic Sectors

⏱ 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.

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Successful Sales of Aerospace & Defense Related Manufacturing Companies – Experience Matters

Successful Sales of Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Companies: Why Industry Expertise Matters in M&A Transactions

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesIndustry-specific knowledge and experience are crucial when handling M&A deals in highly specialized sectors like aerospace and defense.

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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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Articles

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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Selling a Manufacturing Company
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Selling a Manufacturing Company – Best Practices When Your Company is On the Market

⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesSelling a manufacturing company involves a process of making many decisions. This is not time to sit back. Now it’s time to hustle. Read why here.

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Vaccine Mandate
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Vaccine Mandate Creates Best Opportunity for Small Manufacturers to Gain Workers

⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesThe vaccine mandate could create a flood of unemployed manufacturing workers seeking employment at smaller mfrs. not under the mandate.

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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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Podcast

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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