Industrial Specialist, Not Generalist

JDPhilips focuses exclusively on the industrial sector — fluid power, fluid conveyance, fluid processing, automation, service & repair, and manufacturing & engineered products. We understand your customers, channels, and margins, and we know how strategic and financial buyers value these businesses.

Operators First, Advisors Second

We’ve sat in your seat. We have led corporate development, M&A, and integration inside public and private industrial companies and distribution platforms. That means:

  • We know what information buyers really care about
  • We understand how deals affect your people, customers, and suppliers
  • We can translate complex operational realities into a compelling investment case

You’re not educating us on your industry — we’re starting from a shared language.

Proven Transaction Experience

Across our careers, we’ve executed more than $1 billion in completed transactions ranging from founder-led companies to cross-border acquisitions and multi-site platforms. We bring:

  • Deep experience in both buy-side and sell-side processes
  • Comfort with complex structures (rollover equity, earnouts, carve-outs, add-ons)
  • A disciplined approach to valuation, diligence, and deal structuring

Senior-Level Attention from Start to Finish

When you hire JDPhilips, you work directly with the partners — not a rotating team of junior staff. We are in every meeting, reviewing every model, and managing every major conversation. That means faster decisions, clearer communication, and fewer surprises.

 

Relationships That Open Doors

Our network spans:

  • Strategic acquirers and industrial platforms
  • Private equity firms and family offices
  • Operators, executives, and industry decision-makers

Because we’ve spent our careers inside this ecosystem, we can connect the right opportunities to the right counterparties — often before they reach the broader market.

Process-Driven, People-Focused

We run a tight, structured process — clear timelines, defined steps, disciplined follow-up — but we never forget that every transaction is personal. For many owners, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event. We prioritize:

  • Confidentiality and discretion
  • Honest expectations and direct feedback
  • Clear communication at every stage

Aligned with Your Outcome

We measure success the way you do:

  • The quality of the buyer or partner
  • The strength of the economics and terms
  • The sustainability of the business and team post-close

Our role is to help you make informed decisions, protect your downside, and capture the full value of what you’ve built.