Top Manufacturing M&A Advisory Firms

Meritage Partners, Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 43 Total Closed Deals

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Meritage Partners ("Meritage") is a multifaceted advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital advisory, and strategic exit planning, with a focus on the low to mid markets. Our exceptional team boasts a wide range of expertise from entrepreneurs, investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, law, and accounting, collectively amassing over 130 years of experience. With deep-rooted backgrounds in private equity, encompassing roles as investors and trusted advisors, we have actively contributed to transactions exceeding $2 billion in enterprise value.This wealth of…

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• Mar 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Feb 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Business Transition Strategies

1 Closed Deal via Axial 39 Total Closed Deals

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Business Transition Strategies is an M&A Advisory firm that focuses on helping owners and businesses into their next chapter. In most cases this means selling so the owner can retire or shift gears with a new enterprise. In other cases, it means growing through acquisition. In this case, owners expand their business and make it more attractive for a sale down the road. We offer both services.Privately owned businesses are a fundamental part of the economy and account for a vast majority of job creation. Their preservation is our passion. The focus of the BTS team is working with companies…

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• Apr 2026 Advised B&A Company in its sale to Talon Precision
• Feb 2025 Advised Highland Park Market of Coventry in its sale to DPM Retail, Inc.
• Feb 2025 Advised Arcomm Communications Corp in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2024 Advised Aqua Tech in its sale to East Coast Outdoors

Maxima Divestitures Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 37 Total Closed Deals

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The MAXIMA Divestiture Group Inc. ("MAXIMA") is a boutique mergers & acquisitions advisory firm based in Calgary, AB (Canada).For more than 30 years, we have provided acquisition, divestiture, merger and corporate finance advisory services in the Western Canadian market, MAXIMA focuses on mid-market companies.We offer the ability to understand your company’s unique service proposition and its strategic value. With our expertise in sourcing, negotiating, and structuring mergers and acquisitions transactions, combined with our broad range of industry relationships, both domestic and…

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• Jun 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2024 Advised MECC-USA "UMECC" in its sale to A.S. Search Capital LLC a Novastone Capital Advisors search fund
• May 2024 Advised Johnson Systems Inc. in its sale to Private Investor Group
• Mar 2023 Advised Grasse Lumber Sales in its sale to Co-Op Westview

Stevenson & Company

1 Closed Deal via Axial 35 Total Closed Deals

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Stevenson & Company is a highly successful merger and acquisition advisory firm that has worked with mid-size companies for 30 years in the sale or acquisition of hundreds of businesses. We work closely with you to guide your people through a sale or purchase to achieve maximum rewards. Because all of our advisors have either owned or run their own businesses, we have the first-hand knowledge it takes to strategically position and complete a successful company sale or purchase. Stevenson & Company is only satisfied when the results of a transaction meet or exceed your business and personal…

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• Oct 2024 Advised Ascend Packaging Systems in its sale to SMG Group
• Oct 2023 Advised 10X Technology in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2023 Advised Adams Magnetic Products in its sale to High Street Capital
• Oct 2022 Advised Phoenix Electric Manufacturing in its sale to North Park Group

CRI M&A Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 31 Total Closed Deals

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CRI M&A Advisors, LLC is a mergers and acquisitions focused investment banking firm providing solutions to companies that are:lower-middle market, andtypically generating between $10 million and $250 million in annual salesWe have experience across a broad range of industries including manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, business services, and energy services, but our clients often hail from other niches, as well. Our entire business model is built around providing real solutions to business owners and executives. That means we do things a little differently than many other investment…

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• Dec 2025 Advised Preferred Fence & Deck in its sale to Hartbrook Development
• Dec 2025 Advised M&J Steel in its sale to Republic Strategic Investments
• Jul 2024 Advised Quality Air in its sale to HVAC Ventures
• Jun 2024 Advised Mechanical Concepts in its sale to Tuckerman Capital

Business Acquisition and Merger Associates

1 Closed Deal via Axial 29 Total Closed Deals

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Business Acquisition and Merger Associates is a results-oriented, middle market intermediary firm located in Charlotte, NC. Founded on the principle of adding value and professional skill to business transfers, BAMA helps clients acquire or sell companies.Our "buyer" clients are both financial and strategic buyers, management teams, private equity groups and mezz lenders who are looking to invest in good companies. "Seller" clients include business owners who desire recapitalizations for founder-family business transfer, growth capital, corporate divestitures and those seeking business…

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• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

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Stump & Company

1 Closed Deal via Axial 26 Total Closed Deals

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We are a boutique investment bank that offers sell-side M&A advisory services. Our legacy is in the global furniture, furnishings, and home decor industry. Based in North Carolina, we have multi-generational experience in the industry and completed over 400 transactions in the space. In particular, we on companies within the Residential, Office/Contract, Hospitality, and E-Commerce (B2B and DTC) sectors. Our clients are retailers (in store or online), distributors, and manufacturers across a broad range of furniture and home goods products. More recently we have built out expertise in the…

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• Jun 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2025 Advised Ladco Inc. in its sale to Cascata Capital
• Nov 2023 Advised Noble House in its sale to GigaCloud Technology Inc
• Aug 2023 Advised Handy Living in its sale to Alto Systems

Caber Hill Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 21 Total Closed Deals

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Caber Hill Advisors is committed to working with business owners so they can successfully fulfill their personal and professional legacies. We serve small and middle market companies, in very specific verticals, who want to either sell their business or make an acquisition. Our firm's innovative approach combines the best elements of the local business brokerage community and the large, very expensive investment banks. The result is that our clients receive individualized attention and expert guidance specific to their industries. Our professionals have all worked in the markets we now serve,…

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• Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised CLC in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Advised Gavel in its sale to One10
• Sep 2024 Advised ASD on an investment from N3 Capital

Gleason Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 20 Total Closed Deals

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When closely held, private companies have a need for financial advice – in seeking a liquidity event or when capital needs to be raised, for example – Gleason Advisors acts as a trusted partner to business owners and management. We provide valuable financial and strategic advice throughout the business life cycle.Our service offering at Gleason Advisors allows us to work with businesses facing a wide range of issues and financial challenges. These situations often call on us to leverage our symbiotic relationship with the services of Gleason Experts, where we have deep expertise in…

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• Jan 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

A. Buchholtz & Company, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 20 Total Closed Deals

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A. Buchholtz & Company team members have closed hundreds of transactions.  They have worked in virtually all industries and have served as trusted advisors to many companies when buying or selling their businesses. ​If you are looking for straight-forward, transparent process management and advice on your M&A transaction, A. Buchholtz & Company can help you. Serving small business owners, entrepreneurs, private equity firms and strategic sellers of businesses For transaction sizes of $10 million to $1 billion of value. Particular specialization in media and tech.

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• May 2026 Advised Wood Bros. Industries in its sale to Franklin Electric
• May 2026 Advised RO Superstore & Vistar Water Technologies in its sale to Franklin Electric
• Aug 2024 Advised Integra-Cast Inc. in its sale to Edgewater Funds
• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Exit Strategies Group, Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 16 Total Closed Deals

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Exit Strategies Group provides quality sell-side M&A advisory and business valuation services for $5-100 million revenue closely-held companies, in several industries.If you are looking for a professional M&A Advisor, Investment Banker or Deal Maker to help sell your company and optimize your results, we invite you to contact us for a confidential discussion. We also provide independent business valuation services for M&A, MBO, ESOP, Buy-Sell, tax and other purposes.

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• Dec 2025 Advised TES + Airflotek in its sale to Cleanova
• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Westar Marine in its sale to Individual Investors
• Aug 2024 Advised Afinieol IT Consulting in its sale to Intelligent Technical Solutions

Trafalgar Capital Partners LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 13 Total Closed Deals

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Trafalgar Capital Partners is an independent investment bank that provides mergers & acquisitions, private equity capital sourcing and financial advisory services to small to mid-size companies. Our firm is comprised of senior investment banking professionals who gained their world-class investment banking experience at such firms as Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. The firm's professionals have a proven track record of success, closing 100+ transactions with aggregate value exceeding $2 billion. Trafalgar is US-based but conducts business throughout Asia, Central and South America and Europe,…

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• Dec 2023 Advised MadWolf Technologies in its sale to Tenex Capital Management
• Aug 2023 Advised FlexEngage in its sale to Klarna
• Aug 2023 Advised Asnet Global Air & Collaboration Services in its sale to New Era Technology
• May 2022 Advised VSGi in its sale to SOLUTIONZ INC

Berntson Porter & Company

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals

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Berntson Porter Corporate Advisory provides M&A advisory services to private companies in the Northwest in manufacturing, distribution, services, and technology.

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• Oct 2022 Advised Diamond Nets in its sale to Salt Creek Capital
• Jan 2022 Advised Buildingi in its sale to CBRE
• Dec 2021 Advised H&H Molds, Inc. in its sale to Palindrome LLP
• Nov 2021 Advised Accents & Interiors in its sale to Artisan Design Group

True North M&A

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals

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From selling to buying and everything in between, True North M&A offers a wide array of Advisory services to enhance your goals, your value, and your life. Whether Buying or Selling, we can likely help:- Business Sales- Valuations- Value Building / Coaching- Succession Planning & Exit Strategies- Acquisition Financing

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• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Masswell Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Masswell Capital works with clients in the Industrial and home services trades industries to gauge value, identify prospective buyers and coordinate the exit. Advising clients on maximize the future value of their business while mitigating risks by tracking and measuring performance, KPI's and binding and mending company weak spots to solidify performance. As well as assisting in planning, preparing, and executing on exits or acquisitions.

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• Dec 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Feb 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Ad Astra Equity Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Who is Ad Astra Equity?AAE is a boutique merger and acquisition advisory firm located in the Kansas City area. We offer M&A advisory services as sell-side advisors. We guide business owners through strategic planning, marketing, and closing of a deal to transition their company. Ad Astra has successfully closed a combined $500 million of transaction value.Our team works with owners across the nation, of varying sizes, across several industries, with each owner having unique goals. We are well equipped to understand a business owner’s wants and needs . . . converting those goals into our…

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• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2025 Advised Integrity Roofing in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised MG Mechanical Contracting in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Trailhead Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals

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From founder-led service businesses to professional partnerships, our experience enables us to provide a tailored approach across a wide range of transaction sizes. Every deal is unique, which means our processes adjust to make sure we find the right buyer for every business.

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• Sep 2025 Advised Special Delivery Service in its sale to Counsel Press, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2025 Advised DLJ Commercial Roofing in its sale to Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, a portfolio company of Main Street Capital
• Sep 2024 Advised Fitness Software for Personal Trainers in its sale to Strategic Buyer

MIDCAP LTD

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals

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MidCap Ltd is an M&A Advisory firm, which caters to the middle market. Our clients are primarily closely-held companies in service, technology, manufacturing and distribution industries with annual revenues of $5 - $150 million and selected early stage businesses. MidCap serves as a specialized business and financial advisor in the sale, merger, purchase or recapitalization of a company, corporate development, business combination and restructuring transactions.

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• Aug 2026 Advised LWF Retail Apparel in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2025 Advised Battery Service Corporation in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2020 Advised Opticare Eye Health Centers in its sale to Zenyth Partners (Private Equity Firm)
• Jul 2020 Advised OptiCare Eye Health & Vision Centers in its sale to Zenyth Partners

Mercer Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals

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Mercer Capital is an employee-owned business valuation and financial advisory firm founded in 1982 and serving a diverse and international client base.Our clients range from public to private, from smaller companies to large multi-nationals in a broad range of industries as well as numerous governmental agencies. In a typical year, we complete approximately 500 engagements, many of which include the valuation of complex multi-entity organizations. Client valuations feature a large mix of mid-market entities; however, Mercer Capital enjoys repeat and recurring project work with multi-billion…

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• May 2024 Advised Aspirant in its sale to Point C
• Apr 2024 Advised The Neverleak Company, L.P. in its sale to North Park Group
• Apr 2024 Advised Hose of South Texas in its sale to TIPCO Technologies
• Jan 2024 Advised North American Electric in its sale to Worldwide Electric Corporation

Trinity Transaction Advisory

1 Closed Deal via Axial 4 Total Closed Deals

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Since 2002, Trinity Transaction Advisory, a lower middle market M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) transaction advisory firm, has been assisting owners and shareholders of privately held companies, with annual revenues over $5,000,000, in planning and executing customized exit solutions. The company was founded with a unique concept in mind: providing superior options over the traditional broker model; implementing solid exit solutions; substantially improving our clients’ chances of selling, while increasing business value to our clients. Business owners expect candid…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Oct 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Mar 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• May 2017 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company