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At a Glance

Meliora Advisory’s Niche Manufacturing team supports closely held companies across precision machining, components, and process-driven production. Our sweet spot is working with operators who’ve built highly defensible, often technical businesses and are now weighing the next chapter. Whether your goal is a full exit or recap with growth capital, we know which buyers understand your process, end-markets, and cost structures. Our process is tailored, founder-friendly, and built to uncover the partners who see the full value in what you’ve created.

Who We Serve

Focused on Founders, Built for Outcomes

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Precision Machining & Engineering

High-tolerance components engineered for durability, scale, and technical precision.

 

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Aerospace & Defense
Components

Mission-critical components engineered for regulatory compliance, safety and reliability.

 

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Metal Fabrication

Custom-formed metal products designed for strength, scale, and high-speed performance.

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Automation & Specialty Machinery

Purpose-built equipment driving throughput, measurement accuracy, and consistency.

 

Recent Reports

Signal Over Noise

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Could You Exit Without Breaking Your Business?

Assess if your business can thrive without you post-exit.

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7 Key Documents In Any M&A Deal

Essential documents every M&A deal needs for smooth execution.

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Why Buyer Type Matters?

Buyer type shapes valuation, deal terms, and future outcomes.

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Premium Price Test

Test if your business justifies a premium sale price.

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Premium Exit Planning Playbook

Step by step guide helping founders maximize exit value.

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Understanding EBITDA

Breakdown of EBITDA, showing valuation and performance.

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Notable Transactions

Outcomes That Speak for Themselves

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Axial Medical acquired by Acrotec Holdings

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Honematic Machine acquired by PCX Aerostructures

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Gerard Daniel Worldwide acquired by Graycliff Partners

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Axial Medical acquired by Acrotec Holdings

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The Acrotec Group acquired Axial Medical in January 2023 to expand its footprint in the U.S. orthopedic and medtech sectors. The acquisition supports Acrotec’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in life sciences by adding advanced orthopedic implant manufacturing capabilities and enhancing market access in North America, where demand for precision medical components continues to grow.

 

Based in Switzerland, Acrotec is a global leader in high-precision manufacturing for the watchmaking, medical, and electronics industries. With backing from The Carlyle Group, Acrotec has scaled through targeted acquisitions and now operates one of Europe’s leading medtech divisions, focusing on surgical instruments and implants.

 

Axial Medical is a U.S.-based manufacturer of complex orthopedic implants and surgical components, headquartered in Pennsylvania. The company serves major medical device OEMs in the spine, extremity, and trauma markets. Axial is known for technical precision, strong client relationships, and quality-driven manufacturing – making it a valuable addition to Acrotec’s growing life sciences platform.

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Honematic Machine acquired by PCX Aerostructures

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On April 1, 2022, PCX Aerosystems acquired Honematic Machine Corporation to vertically integrate precision machining capabilities and expand its aerospace component portfolio. Honematic’s expertise in large-format drilling, boring, milling, and finishing complements PCX’s ability to deliver integrated mechanical assemblies – especially critical shafts and masts for rotorcraft. 

 

Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, PCX Aerosystems supplies mission-critical components for rotorcraft and fixed-wing platforms. Backed by Greenbriar Equity Group, PCX serves leading aerospace firms including Boeing, GE, Bell, and Sikorsky. The company specializes in complex assemblies using aluminum, titanium, and magnesium, meeting tight aerospace specifications.

 

Honematic Machine Corporation, founded in 1956 and based in Boylston, Massachusetts, was family-owned since 1992. It manufactures extendible refueling probes and large-format machined parts for aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial sectors. The acquisition ensured operational continuity and broadened capabilities under PCX’s platform.

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Gerard Daniel Worldwide acquired by Graycliff Partners

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In August 2020, Graycliff Partners LP acquired Gerard Daniel Worldwide, marking the first investment from its fourth private equity fund. The acquisition aims to drive operational efficiency through technology upgrades, expand product lines with synthetic materials, and support growth via strategic acquisitions. This move deepens Gerard Daniel’s market position in key industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, and life sciences.

 

Graycliff Partners, based in New York, specializes in lower middle-market investments in manufacturing, distribution, and business services. The firm supports acquisitions, buyouts, and growth through equity and credit. The Gerard Daniel transaction reflects Graycliff’s strategy of building market leaders through modernization and global reach.

 

Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Gerard Daniel is a global leader in wire mesh manufacturing and distribution. The company operates 11 facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland, serves more than 3,000 customers, and offers over 5,000 wire mesh products for industrial and commercial applications.

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H.I.G. bought Ascent

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In August 2023, an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital completed its acquisition of Ascent Global Logistics, following a definitive agreement announced on August 22. The deal expands H.I.G.’s presence in expedited transportation and supply chain services by adding Ascent’s advanced capabilities in time-critical freight, including ground and air logistics, and its proprietary PEAK freight marketplace. This acquisition fits H.I.G.’s strategy of investing in asset-light, tech-enabled service providers in essential logistics sectors.

 

H.I.G. Capital is a Miami-based global private equity firm with approximately $58 billion in assets under management at the time. Founded in 1993, H.I.G. focuses on middle-market investments and takes a hands-on, operationally driven approach. It has invested in over 400 companies across logistics, healthcare, infrastructure, and other sectors worldwide.

 

Ascent, headquartered in Michigan, is a leading provider of freight forwarding, truck brokerage, and managed transportation services. Serving clients in aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors, Ascent employed 1,000+ people and generated more than $2.5 billion in annual revenue.