with Reg Zeller · CaneCast
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On-shoring thesis motivated acquisition of foundry; recognized fragmented, aging industry with 80% facility closures in past 50 years created opportunity to build durable competitive moat through retained expertise, equipment investment, and operational excellence.
Doubled profits within first 18 months despite initial 5-10% annual revenue decline; overcame machinery failure crisis by implementing preventative maintenance and using operational improvements as customer acquisition story; evolved into a seven-facility roll-up tracking toward 30 million dollars annual revenue with clear path to 100 million dollars through systematic acquisition and integration playbook.