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P O Box 146 Richmond, MA 01254 Phone: 413 698 2330 Fax: 413 698 3622  James K Chapman, a seasoned business intermediary has successfully represented clients across New England selling businesses ranging from $500K to $20M annual sales. Specializing in manufacturing and service companies, he is adept at establishing realistic market value and presenting complex operations and finances in an easy to understand fashion. Mr. Chapman’s prior corporate business experience, including fifteen years of Profit and Loss responsibility and 20 years in manufacturing complement his skills to properly position a company for sale at its peak value and ensure a smooth due diligence and closing process. |
Business Intermediary:Established The Michael James Group, LLC in 2003. Has represented a range of companies focused on manufacturing, service, consulting and specialty retailing. |
Corporate Experience:15 years of P&L ResposibilitySeventeen years of manufacturing leadership. Hands on Acquisitions/Integration: |
 Led the marketing and sale of a group of companies focused on the mining and processing of aggregate products integrated with a commercial concrete business. Potential buyers were qualified from across the United States and several offers obtained. The complex closing and diligence process involved mining, environmental as well as several side agreements all of which Mr. Chapman played an active role.Represented several companies in the commercial trucking industry.Successfully marketed a consulting company focused on time management.Completed the sale of a specialty environmental services company.Marketed companies in the retail motorized sport market.Represented automotive service companies
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As President/General Manger led 3 different Specialty Materials companies in the manufacture and sale of Plastics and Coatings. Corporate affiliations included FMC Corporation, Borg Warner and General Electric CompanyLead restructuring of three different manufacturing operations involving facility closure. Achieved cost reduction while maintaining customer service.Led the integration of six specialty businesses to create one. Involved with due diligence and evaluation of acquisition targetsBuilt and started up new polymer and company facility in Mexico.
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