Wow, what a show!

MD&M West 2020 is over and Middle Branch Partners was once again taking the pulse of contract manufacturers at the event.  Chuck Weikel, Larry Barr and Advisory Board members Dean Tulumaris and Mike Haley where at the show from Middle Branch Partners.  

This year there was much activity around plastics companies as Letters of Intent were signed and new deals were entering the market.  There was also an great deal of debt and equity providers at the event looking to strategic opportunities to place capital.  If this was any indication of industry health, then it is robust!

Every year the show seems to get a little bit bigger and the attendance a little stronger.  This was the case this year with fewer complaints from exhibitors and attendees about lulls in the action – even with excellent California weather for all days of the show.  The evening events were also great with dinners and receptions with old and new friends.

Someone said: “I am not sure this show itself is getting bigger, but it is in my mind!”. We agree. Great clients, great opportunities and worth the effort we all made.

The AAOS Show is next in Orlando and we will look for you there.