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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Metaltech Service Center, Inc. in its sale to Newbury Franklin Industrials

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Metaltech Service Center, Inc. in its sale to Newbury Franklin Industrials

admin2024-03-19T15:21:03+00:00April 28, 2023|Advanced Manufacturing, Deals, Mergers & Acquisitions News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures|

FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Metaltech Service Center, Inc. (“Metaltech”), a hybrid steel service center and value-add processor headquartered in Houston, has been acquired by Newbury Franklin Industrials (”NFI”), a leading value-added manufacturer and supplier of consumable industrial components. FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised Metaltech throughout the process.

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.

15 Ways to Increase your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part 5

15 Ways to Increase your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part 5

Paul Dickson2024-01-22T11:03:32+00:00February 20, 2023|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs, Electronics|

In part 5, we discuss the significance of leading with a clear mission and values, putting to paper a growth plan, and staying aware of industry activity.

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Four

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Four

Paul Dickson2024-01-22T11:03:32+00:00February 2, 2023|Blogs, Electronics|

In this installment, we discuss the importance of continuously honing your competitive advantage, the value of an opportunistic mindset, and the usefulness of documented systems.

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Three

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Three

Paul Dickson2024-01-22T11:03:32+00:00January 9, 2023|Blogs, Electronics|

In our third installment, we discuss practices that can help increase your company’s value while also supporting an easier transaction process.

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Two

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Two

Paul Dickson2024-01-22T11:03:32+00:00January 4, 2023|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs, Electronics|

In part two of our series, we dive into the importance of talent development, financial management, and supplier management.

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part One

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part One

Paul Dickson2024-01-22T11:03:27+00:00December 14, 2022|Blogs, Electronics|

Despite ongoing shortages of microelectronics, demand for chips and other critical electronics, including PCBs, only continues to grow and shows no signs of slowing anytime soon.

Automation Is Coming to Your Machine Shop. Are You Ready?

Automation Is Coming to Your Machine Shop. Are You Ready?

Jorge Maceyras2024-01-22T11:03:20+00:00October 31, 2022|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs|

The FOCUS Advanced Manufacturing team recently returned from our trip ...

What the CHIPS Act Could Mean for U.S. PCB and EMS Manufacturers

What the CHIPS Act Could Mean for U.S. PCB and EMS Manufacturers

Paul Dickson2024-01-22T11:03:13+00:00October 10, 2022|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs, Electronics|

The recently passed CHIPS Act and the introduction of the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards (SAPCB) Act are promising developments, with the CHIPS Act providing $52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research investments, plus the proposed $3 billion to support PCB and EMS production via SAPCB.

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.