John Slater, Author at FOCUS

About John Slater

John Slater, a FOCUS Managing Director and Advanced Manufacturing Team Leader, has thirty one years of M&A and capital raising experience. Prior to that time, he spent nine years as a practicing attorney, focused primarily on financial transactions, securities and tax matters. He can be reached at [email protected].

Creating a “Powerhouse of Solutions” in Advanced Manufacturing

Creating a “Powerhouse of Solutions” in Advanced Manufacturing

John Slater2024-01-22T11:04:02+00:00May 8, 2023|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs|

In our ongoing series “American Made,” we take an in-depth look at the revitalization of the U.S.-based advanced manufacturing business.

Machine Shop Robots Get Real

Machine Shop Robots Get Real

Jorge Maceyras, John Slater2024-02-22T21:55:59+00:00March 11, 2023|Articles|

Ten years ago, many of the tasks in a high-precision ...

Machine Shop Robots Get Real

Machine Shop Robots Get Real

John Slater2024-01-22T11:03:51+00:00February 22, 2023|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs|

Ten years ago, many of the tasks in a high-precision machine shop could be done by easily hirable shop floor employees. Not anymore.

Using technology, automation and regionalization to overcome supply chain bottlenecks

Using technology, automation and regionalization to overcome supply chain bottlenecks

John Slater2024-01-22T11:02:46+00:00July 18, 2022|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs, Supply Chain|

Labor shortages are just one complication manufacturers face. Supply chain disruption has reared its head as one of the biggest challenges to date. John Slater and Courtney Ryan discuss what companies need to do to overcome these obstacles.

Four Ways to Boost the Value of Your Precision Manufacturing Business in 2022

Four Ways to Boost the Value of Your Precision Manufacturing Business in 2022

John Slater2024-01-22T11:02:16+00:00May 16, 2022|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs|

The precision manufacturing industry continues to consolidate at a rapid pace. What must consolidators—and the companies they acquire—do to up their game in 2022 and add more value to what they are creating?

Is your precision metalworking company looking for machinists?

Is your precision metalworking company looking for machinists?

John Slater2024-01-22T11:02:00+00:00March 10, 2022|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs|

If your precision metalworking shop is looking to hire your next machinist—and we know what short supply these technicians are in— your local middle school or high school might be an appropriate place to look. That is if they have their own student-run machine shop business in place. And if they don't, maybe your company can help them get one started.

Heady Times for M&A Volumes and Valuations

Heady Times for M&A Volumes and Valuations

John Slater2024-01-22T11:01:58+00:00February 22, 2022|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs|

Global M&A volume reached $5.8 Trillion in 2021. According to Reuters that’s an all-time record, more than $1 Trillion greater than 2007, the prior record year. At FOCUS we hit our own record with forty deals closed during 2021.