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Manufacturing is heading into the fourth quarter with real momentum, with factory activity growing at its fastest pace in nearly two years. But the road ahead is more demanding than it was a year ago. The Fed has raised rates again, chemicals growth is cooling, and buyers are getting far more selective about where they put capital.
The result is a market where not every asset is treated equally. Specialty businesses are commanding a premium, supply chain resilience is driving deals, and higher financing costs are changing how transactions get structured. Mid-sized companies with a clear growth story are best positioned to stand out.
Our Q4 2026 Manufacturing Industry & Deal Update, with a spotlight on Chemicals & Materials, shows where M&A is headed in 2027 and what separates the deals that get done from the ones that stall.