Benchmark International Blog

• U.S. Small Business Confidence Drops Amid Inflation Concerns August 17, 2022
  Last month, small business sentiment in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in nearly 9-1/2 years due to concerns surrounding inflation. Yet, at the same time, demand for labor remains more substantial than expected as companies continue to pursue growth.
• Benchmark International Named Best Global Middle Market M&A Specialists 2022 August 12, 2022
  Benchmark International has been named 2022’s Best Global Middle Market M&A Specialists by the Global 100. 
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Andidrain Limited and Denholm Energy Services Limited August 10, 2022
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Carlisle-based AndiDrain by Glasgow-headquartered Denholm Energy. Established in 1990, AndiDrain is a liquid waste management and industrial services company offering a range of services such as tinkering, CCTV pipework surveys, waste segregation and recycling, sewer/culvert renovation, and relining. Denholm is an international services provider supplying leading […]
• The Case Against A Recession and M&A Downturn August 10, 2022
  The U.S. economy has weathered more than two years of unique disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the ongoing supply chain problems, Americans now have to deal with the impacts of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, and sanctions because of Russia’s war on Ukraine. These issues are combined with other economic warning […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between N&L Investment Corporation and Hufsey Mechanical August 5, 2022
  Benchmark International’s client N&L Investment Corporation, a provider of HVAC and plumbing services, has successfully sold to Hufsey Mechanical in Fort Worth, Texas. N&L Investment Corporation is a provider of HVAC and plumbing services for residential customers. The business operates as a franchisee of two highly reputable franchises, Pitzer’s One Hour Air Conditioning and Benjamin […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Wilmac Enterprises and Roadone Intermodalogistics August 4, 2022
  Benchmark International’s client Wilmac Enterprises, a full-service transportation solutions provider, has successfully sold to RoadOne IntermodaLogisitics in Randolph, MA. 
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Keyhouse Computing Limited and Dye & Durham Limited August 3, 2022
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dublin-based Keyhouse by Toronto-based Dye & Durham, one of the world’s most trusted providers of mission-critical software for legal, financial and business professionals with operations in Canada, Australia, the U.K. and Ireland. Keyhouse is a leading software solutions company providing cloud-based software systems, training and services […]
• 2022 Sector Report: Esports Valued At Over A Billion Dollars August 2, 2022
  eSports is a form of video-game-based competition that has seen significant revenue and viewership growth in recent years. Much of the revenue is coming from advertising dollars from brands, such as ads shown during live streams on online platforms, video-on-demand content of matches, or on eSports TV. And competitive gaming is becoming more mainstream than […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between McAlister Design, Inc. and Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing, Inc. July 29, 2022
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between McAlister Design, Inc. and Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing, Inc. 
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Airflow Service Company and ConnectM July 28, 2022
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Airflow Service Company and ConnectM.
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction between Pruvan Inc. and Verisk Analytics July 25, 2022
  Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the sale of Pruvan Inc. (“Pruvan”) to Verisk Analytics. Pruvan, headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, provides Mobile Field Service Management software. The company provides a mobile app for the service industry that connects field technicians and clients with certified photos, videos, and mobile forms. Their offering enables service companies to […]
• Upcoming Webinar: What You Need To Know About Selling Your Business To A Strategic Buyer July 22, 2022
  Join us for the complimentary webinar: What You Need To Know About Selling Your Business To A Strategic Buyer.
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between TruePoint Laser Scanning and Ground Penetrating Radar Systems July 22, 2022
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful transaction between TruePoint Laser Scanning and Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS). TruePoint is an industry leader in 3D laser scanning and computer-aided design, working on projects concerning historical documentation, stadiums, theaters, power plants, construction, and architectural documentation. TruePoint provides as-built surveys, 2D CAD drawings, and 3D BIM […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between MYTA Technologies LLC and SEQ Technology LLC July 21, 2022
  MYTA Technologies is a leading information technology (IT) staffing firm that recruits highly vetted professional consultants for direct-hire and contract work, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The company, founded in 2014 by Mark Rothman, specializes in Pegasystems (Pega), an enterprise-wide software system used to develop customer relationship management (CRM) systems, robotic process automation, and business process […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Hargreaves Jones Limited and CCI Group Holdings Limited July 21, 2022
  Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of Manchester-based Hargreaves Jones by London-based CCi. Established in 2005, Hargreaves Jones is a consultancy providing commercial and project management services to clients primarily in the large-scale infrastructure sectors including nuclear decommissioning, electricity generation and distribution, oil and gas, green energy generation, transportation, and manufacturing both in […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between South Florida Shopworks Inc. and Fullsteam, LLC July 20, 2022
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful transaction between South Florida Shopworks, Inc and Fullsteam, LLC. South Florida Shopworks, Inc. is one of the leading all-in-one business software companies, with over 29 years of experience, focused on providing business management software solutions to the embellished products industry, and is located in West Palm Beach, […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between G2 Technologies, Inc. (d.b.a. Paper Handling Solutions) and Digital Print Solutions July 18, 2022
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between G2 Technologies, Inc. (d.b.a. Paper Handling Solutions) and Digital Print Solutions. 
• Why Your M&A Strategy Needs A Marketing Strategy July 15, 2022
  Several elements play into a successful merger or acquisition, from finance to sales and from operations to HR. Leading up to a transaction, it’s not uncommon for business owners to focus more on these elements and not the area of marketing as an essential part of their M&A strategy.Marketing is an incredibly important part of […]
• Tracking The Pandemic Recovery Of Retail And Hospitality Sectors July 11, 2022
  The Retail IndustryNow that we seem to finally be closing in on the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 is likely to continue to see overall growth in the retail sector, but not without its share of challenges.
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Tops Security Solutions Limited and Banham July 8, 2022
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Swindon-based Tops Security by London-based Banham. Tops Security is a provider of electronic security systems for domestic and commercial customers, offering a comprehensive product range including intruder and fire alarm systems, CCTV, and access control systems. The company provides a turnkey solution, providing customers with design, […]