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

2024-01-22T11:03:13+00:00Advanced 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

2024-01-22T11:02:46+00:00Advanced 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.

Is your precision metalworking company looking for machinists?

2024-01-22T11:02:00+00:00Advanced 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.

Precision Metalworking Industry Report 2021

2024-01-22T11:01:58+00:00Advanced Manufacturing, Downloads, Industry Reports|

Precision Metalworking is experiencing an unprecedented period of consolidation.  The FOCUS Advanced Manufacturing team has assisted owners and buyers of industry participants on 19 transactions and has dedicated a team of seven professionals to assist business owners in the industry as they navigate this terrain.  We provide M&A advisory services and locate the capital businesses need to grow. Our team is composed of seasoned investment bankers and advisors with extensive operating experience in manufacturing and distribution backed by a deep research team.   Our latest newsletter introduces you to our well-versed and experienced Precision Metalworking team and discusses topics such as market highlights, our transaction activity, industry trends and much more.

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Rotax Metals, Inc. in its Sale to Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

2024-02-12T23:33:12+00:00Advanced Manufacturing, Deals, Mergers & Acquisitions News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Supply Chain|

Washington, DC, (December 28, 2021) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Rotax Metals, Inc. (“Rotax”), a metals service center specializing in copper, bronze and brass alloys, has been acquired by Reliance Steel & Aluminum (NYSE: RS), a leading global diversified metal solutions provider. FOCUS represented Rotax in this transaction.

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