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⏱ 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: 2 minutesAfter decades spent building a respected manufacturing company, many owners find that preparing for a transition is about far more than numbers, it’s about legacy, employees, and community.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesThe U.S. Electronic Contract Manufacturing (ECM) market is projected to grow from $112.9 billion in 2023 to $241.9 billion by 2032, driven by advancements in 5G, AI, and IoT, as well as strong demand from consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense sectors.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteCritical components for no-fail industries, like aerospace and defense, are the foundation of reliability and innovation in high-stakes sectors.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesPrepare your business for sale and a successful exit by aligning it with these key criteria to maximize its value and attract serious offers.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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: 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: 2 minutesAfter decades spent building a respected manufacturing company, many owners find that preparing for a transition is about far more than numbers, it’s about legacy, employees, and community.
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutesThe U.S. Electronic Contract Manufacturing (ECM) market is projected to grow from $112.9 billion in 2023 to $241.9 billion by 2032, driven by advancements in 5G, AI, and IoT, as well as strong demand from consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense sectors.
⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minuteCritical components for no-fail industries, like aerospace and defense, are the foundation of reliability and innovation in high-stakes sectors.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutesPrepare your business for sale and a successful exit by aligning it with these key criteria to maximize its value and attract serious offers.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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.
⏱ 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: 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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⏱ 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.
Tracy Coon joins us on the show today to explain how Blue Ridge, her software company, helps manufacturing companies optimize their processes, understand and utilize their data, and manage multiple locations. Tracy also talks us through one of her favorite real-world examples of how the Blue Ridge systems improved the processes of a particular company and the positive changes that the company saw as a result. If you think your company’s processes need a revamp, you have come to the right place! ![Accelerated Logo]("https://photos.smugmug.com/MARKS-BUSINESS-IMAGES/LINKED-TO-IMAGES/i-</p)
Today’s guest is Karen Norheim, who is the President of American Crane, an Equipment Corporation, with three locations in Pennsylvania, totaling over a quarter of a million square feet. She is a second-generation leader in the company and, during her tenure, she has sought to solidify the founder’s legacy, while also putting her own stamp on the company culture. In this episode, you hear from her who American Crane is, and she shares her opinion on the importance of solidifying company culture, why you need to put emphasis on having a happy and empowered workforce, and how that has changed over time.
Today on the WAM podcast, Frances Brunelle welcomes guest Kristin Carlson, President of Peerless Precision, Inc.., situated in Westfield, MA. Our guest today is passionate about informing kids and their parents that just because you go into a trade and start working right out of high school, does not mean that you lose the opportunity to go to college. More often than not, employers like herself want to invest in their employees and companies. Today, we welcome to the show, Kristin Carlson, who is President of Peerless Precision, Inc. in Westfield, Massachusetts. Peerless is a small, precision machine shop specializing in the manufacturing of complex mechanical components, mainly for the aerospace and defense industries. Kristin is the previous president of the Western Massachusetts chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association. She also currently serves as trustee, a member of the board, and sits on advisory/steering committees for Westfield Technical Academy’s Manufacturing Program, West Springfield High School’s Pathways to Prosperity Program, Agawam High School’s Manufacturing Program, and Forge. Kristin has extensive experience in purchasing, sales, supply chain management, and operations management. She is extremely passionate when it comes to changing the outdated narrative that encompasses manufacturing, bringing more women into manufacturing, and…
Today’s guest is Sue Nordman, President of Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc., situated in Rockford, Illinois. In this episode, we talk to Sue about how she became President at Obsidian where she gets into the different roles her husband and herself perform at the company. Sue highlights some of the strategies she is using to keep her company top of mind online and in the manufacturing community, getting into the benefits of blogging, Twitter chats, and more. We also hear Sue’s thoughts about the two acquisitions she navigated shortly after stepping into her role and discuss some of the challenges of performing such a feat during a pandemic.
Today we welcome to the show, Elizabeth Paquette. Liz is the Co-owner of Rock Valley Tool (RVT), a 50-year-old manufacturing company in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Liz left a special education career to acquire RVT, with her husband, who is the operations manager. Tune in today as we hear straight from Liz all about how she transitioned to manufacturing, how they are working with their community to bridge skill gaps, implementing high school co-op programs, how diversification has helped her company during COVID-19, and much, much more!
Today we welcome, Anna Korolekh Marketing Director at Oro, Inc. In this episode, we explore the incredible opportunities that arise from taking your business online. We open our conversation by unpacking Oro’s product offerings and how they help companies to digitize their business. We dive right into the important role that Client Relationship Management Systems — or CRMs — play when engaging with customers. From discussing how CRMs increase the efficiency of sales teams, we chat about how eCommerce can unlock quick and exponential business scaling. Tune in to hear more about how going digital is becoming a manufacturing standard.