Manufacturing plant floor with lifts and assembly lines
01Apr

Manufacturing M&A Activity & Trends Entering Q2 2026 

Key Deal Themes Shaping Q2 2026 Manufacturing M&A  Several patterns are emerging across manufacturing transactions announced in early 2026 and heading into Q2. Taken together, they point to a structural shift in how industrial companies are allocating capital.  1. Vertical integration into critical technologies Manufacturers are acquiring suppliers and component technologies (particularly semiconductors, specialty materials, and precision manufacturing capabilities) to...

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Manufacturing CEO redefining growth to his partner in a suit on the factory floor
10Mar

Beyond The Plant: How Manufacturing CEOs Are Redefining Growth

Manufacturing growth in the United States is no longer determined by how well a plant runs. The ceiling for many manufacturers is being set years earlier, often in capital planning meetings, site selection decisions, and technology roadmaps that never touch the shop floor.  This shift has changed how manufacturing CEOs are evaluated. Strong...

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COO Executive Recruitment standing in front of a dark shadowy maze
17Feb

COO Executive Recruitment: Handling the Modern Supply Chain Maze

Compared to a decade ago, the manufacturing industry has taken on a whole new look. Digital transformation, geopolitical complexity, and customer expectations have rewritten the playbook for operational leadership. If your organization wants to thrive, securing top talent through chief operating officer (COO) executive recruitment isn’t optional, it’s strategic insurance for your supply chain future.  But here’s the nuance: today’s...

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Factory floor with various tables and racks being prepared for Manufacturing M&A activity
20Jan

2026 U.S. Manufacturing M&A: The Deals, Trends, and What Comes Next 

If you’ve been following business headlines recently, one thing is clear: M&A activity in the U.S. is alive and it’s accelerating, especially within the manufacturing sector.  From strategic acquisitions by industrial giants to transformative mergers between leading producers of critical equipment, 2025 laid the groundwork for what could be the biggest year yet for U.S. manufacturing deals...

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OEMs reshoring to the US
07Jan

The Great Reshoring: Why Now is the Unrivaled Moment for U.S. OEMs to Seize Market Share

In the packaging and processing equipment space, the tide hasn’t just turned; it’s surging back to American shores. For decades, U.S. manufacturers faced a steep uphill battle against lower-cost overseas competition. But today, the script has flipped. As global trade tensions and aggressive tariff structures force international manufacturers to rethink...

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Transformational leadership being shown to team through Manufacturing Executive Search
02Dec

Transformational Leadership Through Manufacturing Executive Search

Have you ever wondered how manufacturing companies find leaders who are able to help elevate their company to the next level even in the midst of chaos? Today, manufacturing companies face intense pressure to innovate, digitize, and strengthen operational resilience, while attracting top talent in an increasingly competitive hiring market. To...

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