The Opportunity
Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of Ownership
As in most industries, American Manufacturers are largely owned by the large and powerful Baby Boomer generation. As these Boomers continue to enter their next phases of life which do not involve the full time administration of a business, their exists an opportunity to invest into great businesses that may not have an internal successio
As in most industries, American Manufacturers are largely owned by the large and powerful Baby Boomer generation. As these Boomers continue to enter their next phases of life which do not involve the full time administration of a business, their exists an opportunity to invest into great businesses that may not have an internal succession plan in place. Regardless of specific case, 4WARD INDUSTRIAL serves as a partner in the continuation and expansion of these great businesses.
Professionalization
Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of Ownership
American Industry has taken on a less than grand reputation in recent decades. As the world continues to become more and more digitized, American Industry stands to benefit from an injection of younger blood. We will infuse automation, world class talent, mechanization, and other technologies which will help American Industry become more
American Industry has taken on a less than grand reputation in recent decades. As the world continues to become more and more digitized, American Industry stands to benefit from an injection of younger blood. We will infuse automation, world class talent, mechanization, and other technologies which will help American Industry become more productive, more fun, and more of a viable option for young people entering the American workforce.
Consolidation
Transfer of Ownership
Consolidation
In the age of connectedness and information, the days of needing to have “an inside guy” are quickly drawing to a close. If you are looking for a wide array of consumer goods, you go to the everything store. If you are looking for information, you go to the wide variety of search engines and content hubs at our easy disposal. If you want
In the age of connectedness and information, the days of needing to have “an inside guy” are quickly drawing to a close. If you are looking for a wide array of consumer goods, you go to the everything store. If you are looking for information, you go to the wide variety of search engines and content hubs at our easy disposal. If you want to get your durable good manufactured close to home, you go to… well that one is not easy. We are solving that disconnect by making the specialized industries accessible to OEMs, product marketers, and other entities interested in making the physical product ideas a reality onshore!
work with us
Investors
Are you an investor, lender, searcher, or other captial partner interested in working with us? We'd Love to speak with you!
Sellers
Do you own a great American Manufacturing Firm and are intestered in selling? We'd love to hear from you!
Leadership
David Jones - CEO and COO
David is a native Arkansan living and working in North Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. David spent the first 10 years of his career as a manufacturing operation professional working in engineering, operations management, and facilities management. He is well versed in the nuances and intricacies of operating and scaling manufacturing firms and helping them realize their fuller operating and financial potentials. He founded 4WARD INDUSTRIAL to apply his experience to help maintain and expand the American Manufacturing Industry. David is married to his lovely wife, Laneit Jones, and they reside in south Dallas County.
Patrick Thornton - President and CFO
Patrick is a native east Texan living and working in North Texas. He is a graduate of Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and holds an MBA from the Acton School of Business. After graduate school, Patrick dove head first into entrepreneurship and manufacturing operations through his acquisition of a boutique snack food manufacturing company in east Texas. Over 6 years of ownership, Patrick was able to transform a small fledging firm into a respected and profitable enterprise before a successful exit in 2021. Patrick has a strong financial background and is responsible for the financial operations of 4WARD INDUSTRIAL. Outside of work, Patrick is an avid sportsman with a variety of athletic pursuits.