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⏱ Reading Time: 14 minutesThe semiconductor supply chain is entering a major growth phase. Learn why manufacturers in this space are attracting strong acquisition interest.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesIn M&A, the human element often determines success. Learn how Emotional Intelligence helps buyers and sellers navigate complexity, protect legacy, and close deals.
⏱ Reading Time: 10 minutesCustomer deposits recorded as revenue can quietly erode deal value. Learn how to correct, normalize, and negotiate these issues before they impact your purchase price.
⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutesFor manufacturing owners considering retirement in the next few years, timing may still be on your side. This article outlines why quality businesses continue to attract strong buyer interest and how to position for a successful exit.
⏱ 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: 14 minutesThe semiconductor supply chain is entering a major growth phase. Learn why manufacturers in this space are attracting strong acquisition interest.
⏱ Reading Time: 10 minutesCustomer deposits recorded as revenue can quietly erode deal value. Learn how to correct, normalize, and negotiate these issues before they impact your purchase price.
⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutesFor manufacturing owners considering retirement in the next few years, timing may still be on your side. This article outlines why quality businesses continue to attract strong buyer interest and how to position for a successful exit.
⏱ 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: 4 minutesIn M&A, the human element often determines success. Learn how Emotional Intelligence helps buyers and sellers navigate complexity, protect legacy, and close deals.
⏱ 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.
In today’s episode, Frances Brunelle speaks with US Army veteran and Co-Owner of Smith Metal and Sutton Machining, Chelsea Sutton, about how manufacturing businesses can use social media to attract new customers and promote their services or products. Tuning in, you’ll hear how Chelsea expanded through acquisition during COVID and lost nearly half of her customer base as a result of shutdowns due to the pandemic. She shares how she used social media to attract new customers and boost business, as well as her advice for manufacturers who hope to do the same, plus so much more! Make sure to tune in today.
Today Fran welcomes, Charli K. Matthews, founder, and CEO of Empowering Brands, a digital media and marketing services company that manages the following brands: Empowering Pumps and Equipment, Empowering Women in Industry, and Empowering Industry Podcast. Charli has worked in the pump and equipment industry since 2005 and has established herself as a leader in brand building, growing online networks, and helping industrial companies embrace digital media. In their conversation with Charli, they discuss Charli’s passion for storytelling and enthusiasm for technology, and how this facilitated her deep understanding of how to leverage social media platforms. Tuning in you’ll hear Charli share clear and insightful instructions on how to build a social media presence from the ground up. From sending the first post to making sure you have buy-in from your employees, to finding your authentic voice.
Today we talk to Lisa Ryan, an award-winning speaker, podcast host, and the author of more than 10 books! As the Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist of Grategy, Lisa’s programs focus on positive workplace culture, intergenerational communication, employee acquisition, engagement, retention, and gratitude strategies (or ‘grategies’) for personal and professional development. In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about Lisa’s career path, her personal manufacturing experience, and her strategies for attracting and retaining talent using the acronym, THANKS.
Today we talk to Cara Macklin, a business coach and the founder and CEO of Caram, a success coaching firm. Cara is a serial entrepreneur and a leading businesswoman in Northern Ireland. She was the director for 15 years of a multi-million, and multi-award-winning hospitality and healthcare group, growing it from three businesses with only 200 employees to seven businesses with over 600 employees. Listening in you’ll hear what innovative culture is, as well as how to engage people properly and bring them along with you as a leader. Tune in today to find out what an entrepreneur should be doing to create a culture that makes people want to stay!
Manufacturing garments for the likes of Ralph Lauren to the United States Coast Guard, our guest today is also the recipient of the Step Ahead Award from The Manufacturing Institute. Today we welcome to the show, Gabrielle Ferrara. Gabrielle is the Chief Operating Officer at Ferrara Manufacturing, a family-owned and operated. Gabrielle leads the company’s strategic development, integration of new technologies, and day-to-day operations. Her work supports tailored goods production for prestigious organizations such as Ralph Lauren, The Purple Label, and many more. Join us as we dive into a great conversation with Gabrielle about her company!
Today on the Women and Manufacturing Podcast, we talk about how the right software systems can greatly improve productivity. We are joined by Deb Geiger, the VP of global marketing at Aegis Software. Today Deb introduces us to the truly unique and highly adaptive manufacturing operations management platform that Aegis supplies. Listening in, you’ll hear how this software differs from an ERP system, the types of data their ontological data system produces, and how it contextualizes data in a meaningful way.