Specialist Investment Bank for
Technical Product Companies
Trusted sell-side advisor to companies that design, manufacture, and deliver engineered products, helping them navigate mergers and acquisitions
Our Firm's Focus
Merrimack Group is a specialist investment bank focused on providing sell-side mergers and acquisitions advisory services to technical product companies. We manage the sale process for business owners, conducting a competitive process to generate multiple offers and ultimately a superior outcome.
Our clients are typically businesses with $20M–$200M in revenue that design, manufacture, and deliver specialized products, and we guide them through a confidential, well-prepared process aimed at achieving the best possible outcome.
Our work spans a range of technical product sectors, with particularly deep experience in lighting, where Merrimack is recognized as the most active M&A advisor in the North American market. Our sector focus reflects more than transaction volume alone. It reflects years of industry relationships, strong buyer insight, and an understanding of how to position specialized businesses to create competitive tension and find the right long-term home.
Based near Boston, USA, Merrimack Group serves clients globally, and has completed transactions across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Why Clients Choose Merrimack
Technical product businesses require a different approach.
Companies with engineered or specification-driven products are often more complex to understand, position, and market. Buyers evaluate them differently, and the ability to clearly articulate their value can materially impact outcomes.
Depth of Transaction Experience
Our team has advised on more than 30 completed transactions globally, representing over $1 billion in enterprise value. We consistently guide clients through structured sale processes designed to generate multiple outcomes and maximize value, with a strong track record of closing transactions at or above initial valuation expectations.
Industries We Serve
We advise companies across a broad range of technical product sectors, with deep experience in the industries highlighted below.
Lighting
Architectural, commercial, and specialty lighting manufacturers, along with control and LED technology providers
Aerospace & Defense
Precision manufacturers and suppliers serving dual-use, commercialized aerospace and defense end markets
Electrical Equipment
Manufacturers and suppliers of electrical components and systems supporting commercial and industrial applications
Metal Fabrication
Fabricators of precision metal components and assemblies serving industrial, infrastructure, and OEM end markets
Industrial Automation
Providers of automation, controls, robotics, and software-enabled solutions supporting industrial operations
Biotechnology
Developers and manufacturers of life sciences tools, diagnostics, and equipment supporting R&D and production
Testimonials
Recent M&A Transactions
Moment with Merrimack
Every 3 weeks, we share industry research and insider insights on preparing for a sale, drawn from our experience advising technical product business owners through M&A transactions.