Category: Strategy and M&A

  • Integration: Where Your M&A Dreams Go to Die (and Then Rise Stronger)

    Integration: Where Your M&A Dreams Go to Die (and Then Rise Stronger)

    Part 2 of “The Art of the Deal: M&A Strategy and the Smell of Coolant” You bought the business. You signed the LOI. You survived the data room.You even pretended to be impressed when the seller said, “Our maintenance guy keeps everything running — he’s basically a magician.” Now comes the fun part:Integration.Also known as:…

  • The Art of the Deal: M&A Strategy and the Smell of Coolant

    The Art of the Deal: M&A Strategy and the Smell of Coolant

    Why manufacturing M&A is less about spreadsheets and more about sniff tests. In the world of manufacturing, no two bolts are the same—and neither are two companies. Buying a manufacturing business isn’t just about numbers; it’s about uncovering what’s beneath the surface: the people, processes, and profit levers that define the plant floor. Before wiring…