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Industrial Manufacturing is still attractive to buyers in 2023
Industrial manufacturing deal volume declined in 2022 due to uncertainty from global economic and market influences. Rising cost of capital, inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, increased freight costs, and volatile raw material prices and availability is likely to continue to challenge M&A…
Key Takeaways from Manufacturing Matters 2023
Kevin Kane, President – Southeast Wisconsin Market, First Business Bank By Kevin Kane, President – Southeast Wisconsin Market, First Business Bank Coming away from the 25th Annual Manufacturing Matters Conference, there are many things to reflect on. To start, First…
Unique solutions for increasing manufacturing floor efficiency, exploiting growth opportunities and finding skilled employees
Manufacturing companies have faced unparalleled challenges over the past year, directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Declines in production, forced shutdowns, staggered production schedules and reduced employment levels affected the momentum the industry was regaining since 2010. Yet, deals are…
Growth Markets are Critical to Your Success, Especially when the Economy Tanks
By Mark Coronna, Founder & CMO, The Practical CMO INTRODUCTION No one knows whether U.S. manufacturers will face a major recession, or a more moderate economic slowdown, in the next two years. The Federal Reserve cannot confidently project our economic…
IPQ Market Measurement Advances Business Goals
Most of us have relied on real-time navigation apps at some point to reach our destination. It gives us confidence that we are on the right course, or in the case of a missed or wrong turn or an unexpected…
Human leader vs. traditional boss: What’s the difference?
by Abe Turner | Manager, Brand Advancement This was originally published in the Insperity blog. Read the full blog here. Whether you’re a seasoned manager, recently promoted into a leadership role or you are responsible for an entire team of…