Manufacturing
Smart Factory Implementation, AI-Driven Digital Transformation
Advanced Manufacturing’s critical 2026 trend is moving to smart factories that use AI, IoT sensors, and digital twins for predictive maintenance and quality control. AI also enables autonomous manufacturing systems, integrated additive manufacturing, and cybersecurity systems to protect highly connected production environments.
Companies Leading This Trend
- Siemens – Combines digital twin tech with AI-powered predictive maintenance, IoT sensor networks for real-time QC, and autonomous manufacturing platforms to reduce downtime via production optimization and integrated cybersecurity.
- Advanced Technology Services (ATS) – AI-driven manufacturing solutions include: 1) predictive maintenance algorithms to analyze machine data in real-time; 2) digital transformation services for smart factory implementation, and 3) additive manufacturing integrated with QC systems.
Kuhn Capital's principals have initiated over 80 mid-market technology transactions worth more than $3 billion. We advise manufacturers on sellside, buyside, and strategic advisory engagements. To discuss yours, email us or call (650) 353-3353.
A Kuhn Capital team member initiated the sale of women's clothier Lilly Pulitzer to Sugartown Worldwide
Sugartown Worldwide
Sellside
Bell Industries
Bell Industries, a recreational vehicle manufacturer, retained a Kuhn Capital team member to provide a fairness opinion
Fairness Opinion
Pollution controls manufacturer Cemtrex retained a Kuhn Capital team member to provide strategic advisory services
Strategic Advisory
Leading brake manufacturer Motor Wheel retained a Kuhn Capital team member to initiate its acquisition by STEMCO
$200,000,000
Sellside
Leading terminal truck manufacturer Ottowa Truck retained a Kuhn Capital team member to initiate its acquisition by SISU
$35,000,000
Sellside
A Kuhn Capital team member provided strategic advisory services to Stern EWS, manufacturer of durable specialty fabrics
Strategic Advisory
Bercon Packaging
PVC products manufacturer Bercon Packaging retained a Kuhn Capital team member to initiate its acquisition by Carlisle Plastics
$30,000,000
Sellside
PPE
Consumer products vendor PPE retained a Kuhn Capital team member to initiate its sale to P&G
$200,000,000
Sellside
Modular home manufacturer All American Home retained Kuhn Capital team members to initiate a capital raise from Hunting Dog Capital
$7,500,000
Capital Raise
Modular home manufacturer Excel Homes retained Kuhn Capital team members to initiate a capital raise from Hunting Dog Capital
$7,500,000
Capital Raise
Modular home manufacturer Keiser retained Kuhn Capital team members to initiate a capital raise from Hunting Dog Capital
$7,500,000
Capital Raise
Modular home manufacturer Modukraf retained Kuhn Capital team members to initiate a capital raise from Hunting Dog Capital
$7,500,000
Capital Raise
Essex Chemical
Essex Chemical retained a Kuhn Capital team member to initiate its acquisition by Dow
$366,000,000
Sellside
Petroleum storage vendor Pasadena Tank retained a Kuhn Capital team member to initiate its acquisition by HMT
$85,000,000
Sellside
Apex Group, printing machine parts manufacturer, retained a Kuhn Capital team member to provide strategic advisory services across global markets
Strategic Advisory
