Why private equity is investing in manufacturing

Small-town manufacturing has become big business. Private equity companies in the U.S. have set their sights on American manufacturing as a great investment opportunity. They have shown a particular interest in the 25,000 small manufacturers across the country that are each generating less than $10 million in annual revenue. These shops are increasingly being purchased and quietly rolled up, along with entire supply chains for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). READ MORE