The Deal magazine is currently running a moderately interesting article on things to look out for when doing due diligence at a manufacturing company.  The article doesn’t break a lot of new ground but it does offer some succinct points on things not to forget when looking at an industrial target.

Link here: http://www.thedeal.com/magazine/ID/044712/commentary/pe-and-manufacturing-deals-close-inspection-is-key.php