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**Blog**

[Jun 1, 2022 9:07:43 AM](https://blog.leanexecs.com/a-need-in-small-to-mid-sized-pe-backed-manufacturing-companies)

# [A Need in Small to Mid-Sized PE Backed Manufacturing Companies](https://blog.leanexecs.com/a-need-in-small-to-mid-sized-pe-backed-manufacturing-companies)

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***by Jake Stiles and David Portney  
Stiles Associates***

At Stiles Associates, we’re always listening to our clients about their issues and pain points. One that we’re now hearing is related to an urgent need for top talent in private equity backed manufacturing companies.

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