Industrials
Our global team combines its extensive industry relationships with subsector expertise to drive outstanding outcomes for clients.
800+
industrials transactions completed in past 10 years
>125
globally connected industrials senior professionals
~60%
of M&A transactions in 2021 had strategic acquirers
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Top
ranked industrials investment bank globally and in North America
Advanced Expertise Drives Results
Since our firm’s inception, we have excelled at providing our industrials clients with the highest level of attention and service. We continue to make our clients’ goals and priorities the key objective of each transaction. Today, we are the most active mid-market advisory firm in the industrials sector globally. We know the challenges and opportunities each transaction can bring and have developed the necessary relationships, sector-specific expertise and tools to help our clients reach excellent outcomes and exceed their expectations.
Lincoln’s highly dedicated team provided invaluable guidance in the careful planning and execution of our process. Their understanding of the complexities of our industry, paired with access to the relevant buyer universe, drove an outstanding result.
Perspectives & Publications

Material Handling Automation: Investment Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond
Catalyzed by substantial e-commerce growth and more and larger fulfillment and distribution centers being built around the globe, 2021 brought increased investor interest in the material handling automation sector. A… Read More

While Automotive Supply Chain Headaches Drag On, Buyers & Sellers Prepare for a Busy Year of Dealmaking in 2022
Automakers and suppliers were forced to cope with unique supply chain challenges in 2021, driving significant disruption to production and resulting in levels of inventory at unseen historic lows. These… Read More

Scale your Career: What Makes a Good Investment Banker Great?
For new analysts and associates, communication, collaboration and coordination are essential components of a successful investment banking career. Individuals who can communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across title levels… Read More

PE Hub | ‘Productivity is Critical’ when Buying in the Competitive Industrials Sector
Originally published by PE Hub on February 8, 2022. Robert Reifman, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Industrials Group, meets with PE Hub to discuss key trends and outlook for investors in… Read More
Recent Transactions in Industrials
Meet Our Senior Team with Industrials Expertise

I focus on creating value and establishing long-term relationships with my clients.
Björn Åkerlund
Managing Director
Stockholm
Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Dr. Michael Drill
Managing Director | CEO Germany | Chairman of the Management Board
FrankfurtGlobal Leadership

I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients, and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.
Friedrich Bieselt
Managing Director | Management Board Member
Frankfurt
I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.
Øyvind Bjordal
Managing Director | Head of Switzerland
Zurich
My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
Managing Director | Global CEO | GP-Director
Chicago
Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Dr. Michael Drill
Managing Director | CEO Germany | Chairman of the Management Board
Frankfurt
My approach to building a relationship with each and every client begins and ends with trust. I want to be viewed as a true advisor, focused on our client’s long-term success.
Eric Malchow
Managing Director | CEO North America
Chicago