Sell-Side M&A Advisory for Heavy Manufacturing
Maximize Your Business Value. Sell with Confidence.
At Steirmeister Partners, we specialize in Sell-Side M&A Advisory for heavy manufacturing and plastic injection molding businesses, helping owners successfully transition their companies while maximizing value. Whether you’re planning an exit, seeking a strategic buyer, or selling to private equity, our expertise ensures a seamless and profitable transaction.
Our Sell-Side M&A Process
We work as an extension of your team, executing a strategic and hands-on process to identify the right buyers, position your business effectively, and drive competitive tension.
State-of-the-Art Marketing System
Unlike traditional brokers with weak financial acumen or financial advisors lacking marketing expertise, we leverage a robust, data-driven marketing system to reach the best buyers confidentially and efficiently.
Go-to-Market Strategy
We develop a customized sales approach, targeting the right buyers who align with your business goals—strategic acquirers, private equity firms, or management buyout candidates.
Asset & Due Diligence Preparation
Buyers scrutinize every aspect of your business. We evaluate and optimize key assets (financials, operations, customer base, intellectual property, and workforce) to enhance marketability.
Business Valuation & Market Readiness
We conduct an in-depth analysis of your company’s financials, operations, and market positioning to assess your true enterprise value.
Deal Structuring & Negotiation
Our deep financial expertise ensures competitive deal terms, risk mitigation, and maximized shareholder value.
Closing & Transition Support
We guide you through due diligence, contract finalization, and post-sale transition to ensure a smooth handover and business continuity.
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Why Choose Us?
Manufacturing Industry Expertise
Deep knowledge of metals, plastics, and industrial markets, ensuring tailored advisory.
Proven Track Record
250+ successful transactions and $3B+ in deal value for manufacturing businesses.
Targeted Buyer Outreach
Access to strategic buyers and private equity firms actively seeking acquisitions.
Advanced Financial & Marketing Capabilities
Unlike traditional brokers who lack financial depth or financial advisors with weak marketing systems, we offer the best of both worlds.
Our Team
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Ready to Make Your Next Move?
Whether you're looking to acquire or sell a manufacturing business, our team brings the industry insight, deal-making expertise, and execution power you need to succeed.
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Managing Partner
As a senior manufacturing executive, Lean production specialist, and transformational business leader, I bring a reputation of success and expertise in quickly turning around large-scale, multi-site operations and unlocking record levels of capacity, productivity, and financial performance. Throughout my career, I have led teams in the delivery of numerous Greenfield Plant start-ups, including three automotive manufacturing sites, encompassing everything from breaking ground to plant construction and the initiation of mass production, always finishing on schedule and below budget. I excel at building safe, efficient, and quality-focused work environments, delivering state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, and helping PE firms, Boards, and C-Level teams compete and win at the highest levels of global business. Combining deep technical expertise, strategic business acumen, and a collaborative leadership style-I work effectively from the front lines to the highest levels to mentor and upskill teams, create high-performance employee cultures, and build mission-critical relationships as a foundation for the sustained success of any manufacturing organization.
Strategic Leadership – Vision-driven executive with expertise in global operations, greenfield start-ups, and cross-functional team leadership.
Lean & Continuous Improvement – Mastery in Lean Six Sigma, manufacturing automation, and operational excellence (ISO 9001/14001, IATF 16949, VDA).
Supply Chain & Logistics – End-to-end optimization of sourcing, procurement, and supply chain efficiency.
Performance & Productivity – KPI-driven management with a focus on safety, quality, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
Financial & Operational Acumen – Balancing profitability with lean manufacturing and scalable growth strategies.
Team & Culture Development – Building high-performance cultures through mentoring, engagement, and partnerships.
Community & Stakeholder Impact – Driving outreach initiatives and strategic alliances for sustainable business growth.
Chief Operations Officer / Partner - AMICO Global, PE Partner, Steel Heavy Industrial Manufacturing with P&L responsibility
VP of Operations - Dexter Axle, PE Partner, Heavy Industrial / Assembly Manufacturing with P&L responsibility
General Manager - Grede, PE Partner, Heavy Industrial, Iron Casting / Finishing Manufacturing. OEM and Tier 1 supply, with P&L responsibility
Plant Manager - Clorox Company, Federal Mogul, Industrial Manfacturing with P&L responsibility
Project / Engineering / Quality Leadership - Toyota Automotive, Greenfield Plant Start up
Project / Engineering / Maintenance / Quality Leadership - Honda of America Manufacturing, Greenfield Plant Start Up
BSEE - Ohio University
MBA - Wright State University
Board Member, Strategic Advisor ,Operations & Supply Chain Expert
Christopher L. Risdon is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and operational turnarounds across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, and industrial sectors. A prudent risk taker with 13 years in Private Equity, Chris specializes in driving performance improvement, executing complex turnarounds, and delivering significant EBITDA growth through strategic initiatives. His extensive expertise spans P&L oversight for multi-plant operations, global supply chain optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and M&A integration.
P&L Management & Financial Turnarounds
Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
Global Supply Chain & Procurement Optimization
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Operational Excellence & Manufacturing Transformation
Private Equity Value Creation & M&A Integration
Predictive Analytics for Supply Chain & Maintenance
Cost Reduction, EBITDA Growth & Cash Flow Improvement
Senior Vice President, Global Maintenance & Supply Chain Operations – Flexjet (2023–Present)
At Flexjet, a $3B leader in fractional jet ownership and leasing, Chris has spearheaded the transformation of maintenance and supply chain operations across 10 MRO facilities. His leadership has driven a $60M EBITDA improvement, increased aircraft availability, reduced backorders by 75%, and optimized inventory management, leading to a 40% improvement in supplier on-time delivery.
Senior Vice President, Global Maintenance & Supply Chain Operations – Flexjet (2023–Present)
At Flexjet, a $3B leader in fractional jet ownership and leasing, Chris has spearheaded the transformation of maintenance and supply chain operations across 10 MRO facilities. His leadership has driven a $60M EBITDA improvement, increased aircraft availability, reduced backorders by 75%, and optimized inventory management, leading to a 40% improvement in supplier on-time delivery.
Senior Vice President, Global Maintenance & Supply Chain Operations – Flexjet (2023–Present)
At Flexjet, a $3B leader in fractional jet ownership and leasing, Chris has spearheaded the transformation of maintenance and supply chain operations across 10 MRO facilities. His leadership has driven a $60M EBITDA improvement, increased aircraft availability, reduced backorders by 75%, and optimized inventory management, leading to a 40% improvement in supplier on-time delivery.
Senior Vice President, Global Maintenance & Supply Chain Operations – Flexjet (2023–Present)
At Flexjet, a $3B leader in fractional jet ownership and leasing, Chris has spearheaded the transformation of maintenance and supply chain operations across 10 MRO facilities. His leadership has driven a $60M EBITDA improvement, increased aircraft availability, reduced backorders by 75%, and optimized inventory management, leading to a 40% improvement in supplier on-time delivery.
Chris has held key supply chain and operations roles at Meritor, Lockheed Martin, and Ford where he successfully led operations, procurement, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives. His strategic leadership in these organizations delivered multimillion-dollar improvements in cost efficiency and operational performance.
Chris serves as a strategic advisor and board member for organizations seeking expertise in operational turnarounds, supply chain transformation, and financial performance optimization. His extensive experience in Private Equity-backed organizations makes him a valuable asset in driving value creation and long-term business sustainability.
Bachelors and Masters Business Administration; University of Toledo
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Certified TS/ISO Lead Auditor
Lean Manufacturing & True Lean Transformation Expert
Chris’s proven track record of leadership, strategic problem-solving, and financial acumen positions him as a top-tier board member and executive advisor capable of delivering impactful results in complex business environments.
President & COO, Sr. Vice President & General Manager, Vice President Global Operations, General Manager, Quality Manager, Production Supervisor and Sr Quality Engineer
Seasoned global executive with 30+ years of experience in automotive and medical industries, leading multi-plant operations across the USA, Europe, and Asia. Proven track record in managing full P&L for organizations with revenues up to $1B, overseeing 3,000+ employees, and optimizing complex manufacturing processes—from automotive interiors (seats, decorative plastics) to powertrain metal fabrication and full vehicle assembly. Expertise in union environments (UAW, Mexican unions), advanced lean manufacturing, and quality systems (IATF 16949, VDA). Bilingual (English/Spanish) leader with a strong background in business development, greenfield start-ups, and cross-cultural team leadership.
Reversed $40M in losses into profitability within two years, catalyzing new growth for struggling $700M with Horizon Global and serving as catalyst for growth and expansion of struggling $360M division with Magna Powertrain.
Reverses loses of about $34M for 2 full vehicles assembly divisions (metropolitan buses and motorized RV’s) in one year (2023).
WithHorizon Global:
Obtained $21M in organic sales with BMW and Daimler inGermany in 2 years.
WithMagna Powertrain:
Led the new $21M vacuum pump Audi business awarded, obtained full approvals by Audi/VW de Mexico, and achieved a flawless launched in 2011.
With Mubea:
Increased market share with General Motors de Mexico on the valve spring division from 24% to over 51%.
Led the commercial and long-term agreement contract with Chrysler for an organic $25M business awarded.
With Foamex:
Obtained $48M in organic business to assemble Electrical metropolitan buses for LA Metro, NY Metro and Chicago Metro.
Ford Q1 with Magna Powertrain in 2012.
General Motors Supplier of the Year with Mubea in 2002.
General Motors Supplier of the Year with Lear Corporation in 1996.
3 times, General Motors Target For Excellence award with Lear Corporation in1995, 1996 & 1997.
Ford Q1 with Lear Corporation in 1996.
23 IS0-TS16949 certifications .
4 times Green field operations, total ownership in launching plants in Mexico, averaged $20M in investments each time.
About 80 Lean Kaizen/True North’s events conducted, generating an average of about $2M usd in savings per project.
both high volume and high mix, low volume assembly experience.
Automotive interiors, such as, seat assembly, trim covers cut & sew, decorative plastic components, floor panels, foam injection and laminated foam.
Just in Time and SPD – Sequenced Parts Delivery as Tier 1 supplier to auto OEM’s (BMW, Porche, VW, Daimler, Volvo, GM, Ford, Stellanties).
Automotive powertrain components such as, front engine covers, oil pumps, water pumps, vacuum pumps, 2 and 4wheels drive transmissions, suspension springs, engine valve springs, and fully engine and full vehicle assembly and machining during my years in General Motors.
Managed up to 200+ injection molding machinesfrom 40 Tons thru 900 Tons, single and double shot and thermoforming machines.
CNC Chiron, Fadal, Mitsubishi, 3, 4, and 5 axis machining centers, vertical and horizontal multi spindle, multi axis turret lathes, CNC OD and ID grinders, gun drilling, tool room equipment, CMM equipment and CNC programming software.
Cold forming & Heat treatment experience in annealing, carburizing, case and induction hardening, normalizing, quenching, stress relieving.
Powder and liquid Painting - Masking: Application on stabilizer bars and suspension coil springs, zinc phosphatized and powder coated.
Stamping and Welding (MIG, single and double welding robots), laser cutting machines
400T, 600T, 2500T, 3000T progressive and transfer presses. 2500T and 3000T Schuler hydroform presses
Coiling machines, high speed machines from 100pcs per minute up to 1000 pcs per minute