Economics of Automation
Determining the ROI of welding robots on an assembly line is a complex math task.
Why the U.S. Needs to Bring Significant Semiconductor Production Back Home
The U.S. has lost millions of jobs over the past three decades to Asia. A decent amount of the production of cars, electronics, textiles and other things has relocated.
VfD Technologies Case Study
Three precision machining subsidiaries of VfD Technologies, Inc., a technology intensive manufacturer, have been acquired by ARCH Global Precision, a company that manufactures high-quality cutting tools and medical instruments. FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised VfD throughout the process. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
White Paper: Can the U.S. Bring Semiconductor Manufacturing Back to its Shores (and Should It)?
It's no secret that the U.S. has lost millions of jobs over the last three decades, about five million jobs since 2000. The U.S. used to dominate manufacturing of cars, electronics, textiles and other products. Both low and high tech manufacturing jobs have been relocating to mostly Asian countries, especially China. Although this has been an important issue for decades, it has taken on added importance recently due to three main events ...
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents VfD Technologies, Inc. in its Sale to ARCH Global Precision
Washington, DC, (September 13, 2021) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that three precision machining subsidiaries of VfD Technologies, Inc. (“VfD”), a technology intensive manufacturer, have been acquired by ARCH Global Precision (“ARCH”), a company that manufactures high-quality cutting tools and medical instruments. FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised VfD throughout the process.
Is it time to sell your Precision Machine shop?
Precision machine owners are in a good place right now. With the economy re-opening and orders piling up your biggest problem may be keeping up with demand. What can you expect moving forward?
FOCUS Advanced Manufacturing
We are one of the largest industry practices at FOCUS. We come from leadership positions in industry ourselves and can help owners make complex decisions and find the right partner at the right time.
Advanced Manufacturing: An Interview featuring FOCUS’ John Slater and Jorge Maceyras
M&A Worldwide recently conducted an interview with two bankers from FOCUS Investment Banking to gain insight into the practice and workings of the Advanced Manufacturing sector.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents ARCH Global Precision LLC in its Acquisition of H. & S. Swansons’ Tool Company
Washington, DC, (March 18, 2021) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that ARCH Global Precision, LLC, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has acquired H. & S. Swansons’ Tool Company, located in Pinellas Park, Florida. FOCUS represented ARCH in the transaction.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents ARCH Global Precision LLC in its Acquisition of Morsch Machine
Washington, DC, (March 2, 2021) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that ARCH Global Precision, LLC, a consolidated contract manufacturing company based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has acquired Morsch Machine, a Chandler, Arizona-based certified precision machining firm. FOCUS represented ARCH in the transaction.
