Private Equity and the Future of Manufacturing

Matt Redente, Andrea M. Meinardi, Will Knibloe, Stephen Wiley, Brandon Skinner
2/17/2026
Our exclusive report, featuring data from PitchBook, dives into manufacturing and private equity trends you need to know in 2026 – plus a Q&A with our team covers what the trends indicate.
Private Equity and the Future of Manufacturing
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Andrea M. Meinardi
Partner, Audit & Assurance,
Crowe LLP
Partner, Crowe Advisory LLC
Nashville
Matt Redente
Matt Redente
Partner, Audit & Assurance, Crowe LLP
Partner, Crowe Advisory LLC
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