| 10 Best Practices for Assessing Manufacturing M&A Opportunities |
| Investment-minded manufacturers can use the current, positive M&A environment to increase their customer base, add new capabilities, enter fast-growing sectors and even accelerate digital transformation. But before acquiring a manufacturing business, first ensure that you’re not buying someone else’s problems—or compounding your own. Here are 10 best practices for assessing M&A deals to help optimize your return. |
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| Put Your Company at a Competitive Advantage |
| Position your company as an industry leader when you utilize PMA resources—ITR Econ Trends reports, trade publications, One Voice and FABTECH trade shows. A PMA membership will provide your company and all of its employees with a range of valuable industry resources that are designed to help you become more connected, more informed, more efficient, more competitive and ultimately more profitable. |
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| Metal Formers’ Outlook Improves, Shipping Levels Trend Upward |
| Metal forming manufacturers’ forecast for business activity during the next three months shows a modestly improved outlook, according to the November 2024 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report. Per the report, 23% of respondents predict an increase in economic activity in the next three months, up notably from 13% in October, and current average daily shipping levels in November trended upward, with 26% reporting an increase in shipping levels, up from 10% in October). |
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| On the Cusp of Sustainable Growth |
| Early in November the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate by another 25 basis points to a target range of 4.5 to 4.75%. Upon that news, the principal economist for AMT—The Association for Manufacturing Technology—opined that manufacturers now may find themselves at the beginning of a strong market. |
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| September Machine Tool Orders Up Year-Over-Year |
| September 2024 orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology, increased 24% from August and registered 14.6% higher than September 2023 orders. Contract machine shops increased their orders to the highest level since March 2023. |
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| Data Mastery: A Key to Industrial Competitiveness |
| The Manufacturing Leadership Council’s “Future of Manufacturing Project” seeks to enable manufacturers to envision what manufacturing might look like in the future, with a focus on Manufacturing 4.0 and digitalization of manufacturing plants and factories. This recently released white paper takes a deep dive into “Data Mastery”—the ability to gather, organize, analyze and use information from all facets of manufacturing. |
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| 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook |
In 2024, US manufacturing experienced continued investment even as higher interest rates and a challenging business environment have created obstacles to near-term industry growth. Deloitte’s 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook explores the following trends to help leaders shape strategies and priorities in the coming year:
- Talent: Positioning for renewed demand and maintaining a long-term workforce strategy
- Artificial intelligence and generative AI in manufacturing: Prioritizing targeted, high-ROI investments
- Supply chain: Tackling disruptions and elevated costs with agility and efficiency
- Smart operations: Building the foundation while prioritizing high-value projects
- Clean technology manufacturing: Moving ahead strategically amid uncertainty
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| ERP Helps Metal Former Go Paperless |
| Omex
Mfg. ULC, Stratford, Ontario, Canada, which produces drivetrain,
seating and body-in-white components for automotive Tier Ones and OEMs
worldwide, has been busy installing several new servomechanical presses.
Tying all of its processes together, and connecting the firm to
customers and suppliers, is on-premise enterprise resource planning
(ERP) software that makes live data available to operators to simplify
communication. |
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| The Ultimate Guide: How to Sell Your Manufacturing Business |
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comprehensive guide outlines the essential steps and considerations
involved in selling your manufacturing company with the assistance of a
broker, empowering you to navigate this complex transaction with
confidence and maximize the value of your business. |
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