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Automation AMA offers advisory and consulting services to manufacturers, capital equipment OEMs, and investment firms seeking industrial holding targets. For manufacturers, Automation AMA assists in determining optimal processes for automation, facilitates the creation of RFQs (requests for quotes), manages relationships with automation providers, evaluates proposals, and oversees the automation build process. Clients benefit from the expertise of a seasoned automation veteran with almost 3 decades of experience, ensuring a smooth and successful automation project. Automation OEMs and machine builders can access advisory services, board of director roles, fractional CEO, CTO, COO, and CRO services, business development assistance, strategy planning, standardization of manufacturing and engineering processes, and sales leadership and training. Investment firms receive support with target identification, ownership introductions, due diligence, and business process analysis. Automation AMA also provides temporary or full-time CxO leadership or board of director advisory services to complement existing leadership teams. With over 28 years of experience in founding and growing an automation business, Automation AMA is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges faced by business leaders and entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Founded and led by an industry leader in assembly, robotics, and packaging, Automation AMA offers a comprehensive range of services to support clients throughout their automation journey, as well as to refine engineering, sales, operations, and business development functions.
Kloeckner Metals - Americas is a prominent steel and metal distributor based in Roswell, Georgia. As the North American subsidiary of Klöckner & Co SE, it ranks as the fourth-largest metal service center in North America, operating around 50 locations across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company serves approximately 8,000 metalworking businesses with a diverse portfolio of over 190,000 products, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The company offers extensive services beyond distribution, such as custom processing, warehousing, logistics solutions, and supply chain management. This comprehensive approach helps customers optimize production schedules and reduce lead times by providing materials close to their operations. Kloeckner Metals supports various industries, including automotive, construction, energy, and infrastructure, ensuring that its customers have access to the products and services they need for their projects.
TruStone Financial Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Founded in 1939 by eight educators, it has grown to become Minnesota’s second-largest credit union, serving members across Minnesota and Wisconsin through 13 branches. The credit union emphasizes financial education, reflecting its origins as a teachers credit union, and operates under a "For Life" philosophy that prioritizes long-term relationships with members and community prosperity. TruStone offers a range of services, including digital banking for account management, loans for auto, mortgage, and personal needs, as well as credit cards and investment products. It also provides business solutions such as commercial lending and business account services. The TruStone Foundation promotes financial literacy through partnerships and scholarship programs, supporting youth education in the community. The credit union continues to grow through strategic mergers and technological investments, enhancing its member services and operational efficiency.