In this edition of Founders’ Industrial Technology Newsletter, we focus our attention on the non-destructive testing (NDT) market, an attractive subsector of the broader test and measurement industry. We identify the key NDT market participants, highlight relevant end markets, define various testing techniques, comment on the NDT growth trajectory, and recap recent transaction activity in…
Article originally published on theNEWS, August 2021. By: Ted Craig The HVAC business has seen a flurry of consolidation this year among suppliers, distributors, and especially contractors. A number of factors are driving this activity, and experts expect it to continue through at least the rest of the year. For contractors looking to either expand or sell…
Podcast originally recorded on the Controlled Amplified Podcast in August 2021. As in other industrial sectors, the past 30 years have seen substantial consolidation among suppliers serving the process automation marketplace. Indeed, the last burst of entrepreneurial spirit seemed to have left the market when the late 1990s dot-com bubble burst. Today, of the top…
Founders Advisors investment bank announced today that it has been named to this year’s Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The Inc. 5000, published by Inc. magazine, represents a unique look at the most successful small and mid-sized businesses across the country. “In the past few years, we have intentionally focused on growing…
By: Michael White Private equity interest in healthcare continues to grow as COVID-related problems continue to be headwinds to other industries. Private equity is viewing the dislocation associated with COVID as a time to be opportunistic and proactively put money to work throughout the healthcare landscape. In fact, according to a new study by the Physicians Advocacy…
Published by Family Wealth Report: With many owners of mid-size and privately held firms wondering about the tax implications of selling their businesses – a topic that we have written about extensively – an investment bank is developing a market value assessment company. Founders Advisors, a US investment bank based in Birmingham, Alabama, has formed…