Director Stuart Sanford Featured in Label & Narrow Web
In the article Beyond the Press: The Structural Shift Driving M&A in Converting Equipment, Stuart examines how M&A focus is moving beyond converter consolidation and increasingly toward equipment platforms, aftermarket services, and workflow solutions.
As recurring revenue, installed base control, and service density become more important drivers of value, the industry is experiencing a structural shift in how value is created, measured, and realized. Platforms that monetize across the equipment lifecycle—not just at the point of sale—are commanding increased attention from investors and strategic buyers alike.
The article explores the forces driving this transition and how evolving buyer priorities are reshaping M&A activity across the converting equipment ecosystem.