MFG Valuation Specialists - About Us

At MFG Valuation Specialists®, we help manufacturers understand, protect, and grow business value. Our firm brings together decades of experience in manufacturing, entrepreneurship, business valuation, and machinery & equipment appraisal to provide objective, data-driven insights to business owners, attorneys, banks, and advisors.

Our foundation is rooted in operational experience and academic rigor. The team’s background spans mechanical engineering, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing, and business value creation strategies. Prior to launching MFG Valuation Specialists®, team members were involved in sourcing, quality assurance, and production logistics roles for global manufacturers—experience that enables a practical understanding of how value is built on the shop floor.

This real-world expertise is paired with specialized training in valuation and appraisal which has been used to help address specific business owner and company needs related to valuation. Our credentialed professionals hold designations such as ASA MTS (Accredited Senior Appraiser in Machinery and Technical Specialties) from the American Society of Appraisers and CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst) from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, and have received the CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) from the Exit Planning Institute and CBI (Certified Business Intermediary) from the International Business Brokers Association, and have served as expert witnesses in high-stakes litigation. Clients routinely seek us out for our unbiased third-party valuations, litigation support, and guidance on value enhancement in preparation for sale, succession, or strategic planning related to manufacturing companies and value.

The firm’s origins trace back to a business brokerage that successfully completed over 100 transactions, many within the industrial markets and was recognized nationally for its work with manufacturing companies. Over time, our focus shifted to the more technical and analytical services of machinery and equipment appraisals and full-scope business valuations, with assignments conducted for privately held businesses, public corporations, government agencies, and financial institutions.

Client Experience

We’ve prepared reports for companies ranging from small family-owned manufacturers to publicly traded corporations. Select past clients include:

• Corporate & Government: BMW, CITGO Corporation, Johnson Controls, Holcim, Magneti Marelli, Kohler Co., Marvell Semiconductor, to name a few, and various state governments and utility agencies.

• Financial Institutions: Wells Fargo, PNC, U.S. Bank, TD Bank, Zions, Nationwide Insurance, and over 75 regional and community banks and insurers.

• Completed Transactions (prior firm history): Metal stamping operations, food processors, prototype manufacturers, foundries, chemical distributors, and many others across the manufacturing and industrial supply sectors.

Academic & Industry Leadership

Our firm maintains an active presence in academic research and professional education. Members of the team have published in peer-reviewed journals such as Business Horizons, Journal of Small Business Management, and The Value Examiner. We are regularly invited to speak on topics including business exits and value creation strategies.

Whether you are preparing for a sale, need an accurate valuation for financing, or are simply looking to understand the levers that drive enterprise value, MFG Valuation Specialists® delivers clarity and credibility.