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⏱ 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: 5 minutesRoots blowers are becoming a strategic priority for OEMs as they move away from imported equipment due to tariffs, long lead times, and quality risks. This article explains why U.S.-based manufacturing, in-house CNC machining, and application engineering are reshaping buying decisions in industrial markets.
⏱ 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: 3 minutesMost private equity buyers talk about “patient capital,” but a 7–10 year hold isn’t patience — it’s a timeline. Founders who’ve built lasting companies think in generations, not investment cycles.
Real patient capital still exists, but it’s rare. In this article, I share what true long-term ownership looks like—and how the right buyer preserves your legacy.
⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutesThinking about selling your manufacturing business? The right questions can reveal whether a buyer will protect your legacy or put it at risk. Here are the critical questions every owner should ask before moving forward
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn 80+ year-old U.S. manufacturer of premium machine tool accessories is now available for acquisition. Known worldwide as the originator of its category, this company combines strong margins, global distribution, and modern CNC operations
⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutesUpgrading from outdated analog CCTV doesn’t have to mean a costly, disruptive full rewiring. By leveraging IP over Coax technology, facilities can achieve high-resolution video, advanced analytics, and remote access while saving up to 21% or more on installation.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesSelling your company is a monumental step. Start the journey with a clear, honest, and data-driven understanding of its true value.
⏱ 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: < 1 minuteThese Quality Manufacturing Companies represent rare acquisition opportunities in sectors ranging from aerospace and energy to CNC fabrication and specialty printing.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesBig news for tech and construction: new government orders will fast-track AI data center projects, which could mean more jobs, faster builds, and a stronger U.S. position in the global AI race.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWith 30+ years in manufacturing, we know what makes a qualified buyer. That’s why we’ve sold companies others couldn’t, because we screen for industry experience, not just capital.
⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutesRoots blowers are becoming a strategic priority for OEMs as they move away from imported equipment due to tariffs, long lead times, and quality risks. This article explains why U.S.-based manufacturing, in-house CNC machining, and application engineering are reshaping buying decisions in industrial markets.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesMost private equity buyers talk about “patient capital,” but a 7–10 year hold isn’t patience — it’s a timeline. Founders who’ve built lasting companies think in generations, not investment cycles.
Real patient capital still exists, but it’s rare. In this article, I share what true long-term ownership looks like—and how the right buyer preserves your legacy.
⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutesThinking about selling your manufacturing business? The right questions can reveal whether a buyer will protect your legacy or put it at risk. Here are the critical questions every owner should ask before moving forward
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn 80+ year-old U.S. manufacturer of premium machine tool accessories is now available for acquisition. Known worldwide as the originator of its category, this company combines strong margins, global distribution, and modern CNC operations
⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutesUpgrading from outdated analog CCTV doesn’t have to mean a costly, disruptive full rewiring. By leveraging IP over Coax technology, facilities can achieve high-resolution video, advanced analytics, and remote access while saving up to 21% or more on installation.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesSelling your company is a monumental step. Start the journey with a clear, honest, and data-driven understanding of its true value.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteThese Quality Manufacturing Companies represent rare acquisition opportunities in sectors ranging from aerospace and energy to CNC fabrication and specialty printing.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutesBig news for tech and construction: new government orders will fast-track AI data center projects, which could mean more jobs, faster builds, and a stronger U.S. position in the global AI race.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesWith 30+ years in manufacturing, we know what makes a qualified buyer. That’s why we’ve sold companies others couldn’t, because we screen for industry experience, not just capital.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesPremium energy storage and power distribution provider serving top-tier data center and EVC clients. 5X growth potential, 20+ year reputation, and sole-source relationships.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteLegacy American manufacturer with CNC, heavy fab, and 70% recurring revenue. Sole-source provider to rail, packaging, and national labs. Debt-free with strong EBITDA margins.
⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutesThe 2025 tax overhaul brings long-awaited stability to capital investment, R&D, and deal structuring—paving the way for a golden era for U.S. manufacturers.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
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.