Mergers and acquisitions and the machine shop industry by AccessHeat Inc.? There is a wide range of risks that can derail a deal, or destroy value for the acquirer post completion. This includes risks common to most M&A activity, as well as emerging risks associated with the technological transformation seen in the manufacturing sector. The sheer array of risks that impact on machine shop industry consolidation, and their potential to destroy value, demands a thorough approach to managing and mitigating those risks. Clearly, manufacturing M&A risk is a complex area, so the below gives just a flavour of the various …