A Library of Important Information for Business Owners Considering a Sale
The State of the C-17 Glazing Industry
This is a market overview report for owners of C-17 licensed glass and glazing businesses in Southern California. It outlines why the current moment represents an unusually favorable window to sell, driven by three converging forces: surging post-fire reconstruction demand following the Palisades fires, a chronic shortage of skilled glaziers that limits new competitors from scaling quickly, and a generational ownership transition underway across the industry. A well-positioned glass businesses, particularly those with luxury residential exposure and established contractor relationships are attracting a broader buyer pool than owners typically expect, including general contractors pursuing vertical integration.
The State of the Machine Shop Industry
This is a market overview and M&A outlook of precision machine shops in Southern California. 2026 represents an unusually favorable window to sell, driven by three converging forces: sustained aerospace and defense demand that is outpacing available capacity, a chronic skilled labor shortage that prevents competitors from scaling quickly, and a wave of owner retirements creating natural transition pressure across the industry. Well-capitalized buyers, including private equity-backed platforms and larger strategic operators, are actively competing for quality shops with strong fundamentals, supporting attractive valuations particularly for businesses with aerospace and defense program exposure.
