Manufacturing M&A Advisory
Selling Your Manufacturing Business: Buyers, Multiples, and Deal Structures in 2026
Customer concentration. Equipment condition. Recurring vs. project revenue. We know the manufacturing acquisition market — and what separates a 4× EBITDA deal from an 8× EBITDA deal.
Typical Range (2026)
4× – 8× EBITDA
Deals Closed
18
Aggregate Deal Value
$210M+
Market Overview
The manufacturing M&A landscape in 2026.
Strategic acquirers and private equity platforms are both active buyers of lower middle market manufacturers, drawn by reshoring tailwinds and consolidation opportunity. Not every shop is equally attractive — the gap between a commodity operation and a premium, well-documented business is enormous, and it shows up entirely in the multiple.
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Selected Transactions
Recent manufacturing deals we’ve closed.
Precision Components
Confidential Manufacturing Co.
Acquired by Strategic Buyer
Metal Fabrication
Regional Fabrication Group
Acquired by Private Equity
Industrial Equipment
Custom Machining Partners
Recapitalized by Growth Fund
Contract Manufacturing
Assembly Solutions Inc.
Merged with Industry Leader
Related Insights
Reading for manufacturing owners.
What Is Your Manufacturing Business Worth in 2026?
A data-driven framework for valuing your operation — the six metrics that determine your specific multiple.
Strategic Buyer vs. Private Equity for Manufacturers
What each buyer type offers your exit — and what each one will take in return.
Reducing Customer Concentration Before You Sell
The single biggest value driver for manufacturers — and how to fix it years before a sale.
Ready When You Are
Ready to find out what your manufacturing business is worth?
Take the free Exit Readiness Assessment. We’ll tell you exactly where you stand.