Manufacturing M&A Advisory Services

Specialized Manufacturing M&A Advisors

The manufacturing industry is highly asset-driven, labor-intensive, and deeply operational. Selling or acquiring a company in this space involves far more than financial statements. You need advisors who understand:

  • Production capacity and plant utilization

  • Machinery valuation and depreciation

  • Inventory management and working capital

  • Supply chain and vendor contracts

  • Regulatory and safety compliance

M&A Manufacturing Services

Manufacturing: Sell-Side

Selling a manufacturing company comes with unique challenges. Our Sell-Side M&A Advisory team helps:

  • Conduct accurate asset-based and earnings-based valuations

  • Highlight operational strengths and growth potential

  • Build professional marketing materials (CIMs, teasers)

  • Identify and approach qualified strategic or financial buyers

  • Handle negotiations, due diligence, and closing logistics

We manage the process from start to finish while keeping operations running smoothly.

Manufacturing: Buy-Side

Looking to acquire a complementary business, expand capacity, or enter new regions? Our Buy-Side M&A Advisory includes:

  • Industry mapping and target identification

  • Operational and financial due diligence

  • Capex assessment and integration planning

  • Valuation modeling and deal structuring

  • Guidance through legal and financial close

We work with private equity firms, corporate strategics, and manufacturers directly to uncover high-value opportunities.

Types of Manufacturing M&A We Handle

Our M&A manufacturing expertise covers a wide range of industrial sectors:

  • Automotive components

  • Contract manufacturing (CM)

  • Food and beverage production

  • Chemicals and industrial coatings

  • Plastics and packaging

  • Electronics and semiconductors

  • Building materials and metal works

Why High Line?

🔧 Industry Expertise

 We know how manufacturing businesses function—and how to value them.

📊 Detailed Valuations

We assess earnings, asset quality, and backlog to determine real value.

🌎 Buyer Network

Our access to strategic buyers, private equity, and international investors gives you more options.

🤝 Tailored Guidance

We adjust timelines, processes, and strategies based on your goals and transaction type.

🛠️ Deal Execution

 From LOIs to final signatures, we help avoid delays, red flags, and surprises.

Manufacturing M&A: Deal Drivers

Here are a few reasons manufacturing companies pursue M&A:

  • Owners seeking retirement or succession

  • Consolidation to reduce overhead and boost margins

  • Vertical integration with suppliers or distributors

  • Technology or capacity expansion

  • Private equity exit or recapitalization