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Industry Report: Manufacturing 2H 2024 [SDR Ventures]
Key Report Highlights
- Reshoring & Trade Uncertainty – The CHIPS Act ($6.6B) is driving semiconductor onshoring while looming tariffs create risks and opportunities for LMM manufacturers.
- M&A Momentum – Strong deal activity includes Apollo’s $3.6B Barnes Group buyout and Vista Outdoor’s $1.96B sale, with investor interest in niche manufacturing, automation, and infrastructure.
- Tech & Automation Gains – AI, IoT, and automation are enhancing efficiency, cutting costs, and improving predictive maintenance, while quantum computing remains a long-term disruptor.
- Aerospace & Defense Growth – $850B in U.S. defense spending and 8.4% CAGR military aircraft growth are driving demand for LMM aerospace and precision engineering suppliers.
- Shifting Market Dynamics – Supply chain volatility, inflation trends, and disaster-driven demand are reshaping manufacturing, while interest rate cuts could fuel M&A and expansion in 2025.
SDR Ventures is a Denver-based investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory and private capital formation. An Axial member since 2010, SDR Ventures works across a variety of industries and has marketed more than 175 deals on the Axial platform.
SDR Ventures is a trusted member of the Axial Partnership Program and contributes content and industry insights to Axial’s Middle Market Review. The following report is an SDR Ventures publication, which has been approved for Axial to share with its network.
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Axial Manufacturing Deal Data
Recent Manufacturing Deals Sent on Axial
| Deal Headline | Revenue | EBITDA | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertilizer Manufacturer | $30,000,000 | $6,500,000 | South Central |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | $8,700,000 | $1,800,000 | Mid-Atlantic |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturer | $7,000,000 | $1,700,000 | Mountain |
| Petroleum Products Manufacturing | $2,500,000 | $550,000 | South Atlantic |
| Glass Equipment Supplier | $5,599,000 | $1,800,000 | Mid-Atlantic |
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Recent Manufacturing Deals Closed on Axial
| Deal Headline | EBITDA Range | Region | Buyer Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Product Manufacturer | $2K - $5K | Mountain | Corporation |
| Paper Package Manufacturer | $2M - $3M | Mid-Atlantic | Private Equity |
| Engine Parts Manufacturer | $1M - $2M | Northeast | Independent Sponsor |
| Commercial Print Manufacturer | $1.5M - $2.5M | Mountain | Private Equity |
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