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Precision Metalworking Industry Report 2021

Precision Metalworking Industry Report 2021

February 7, 2022|Advanced 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.

Economics of Automation – Part 2

Economics of Automation – Part 2

January 3, 2022|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs|

While automation won’t solve every challenge, it’s increasingly hard to ignore.

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

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

December 28, 2021|Advanced 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.

Economics of Automation

Economics of Automation

December 3, 2021|Advanced Manufacturing, Articles, Blogs|

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

Why the U.S. Needs to Bring Significant Semiconductor Production Back Home

October 19, 2021|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs, White Papers|

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

VfD Technologies Case Study

October 11, 2021|Advanced Manufacturing, Case Studies, Downloads|

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)?

White Paper: Can the U.S. Bring Semiconductor Manufacturing Back to its Shores (and Should It)?

September 28, 2021|Advanced Manufacturing, Downloads, White Papers|

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

September 13, 2021|Advanced Manufacturing, Deals, Mergers & Acquisitions News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures|

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?

Is it time to sell your Precision Machine shop?

August 30, 2021|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs|

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

FOCUS Advanced Manufacturing

August 25, 2021|Advanced Manufacturing, Brochures, Downloads|

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.