Strategex Returns to The National Association of Manufacturers Spring Board Meeting for Fourth Consecutive Year
Strategex's Joe Hahn to Present Creating vs Destroying Value via Acquisition: The Questions No One Asks (But Should) on Monday, March 2nd as part of The National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors Meeting, an invite-only event.
Strategex will present Creating vs Destroying Value via Acquisition: The Questions No One Asks (But Should)
Strategex returns to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Spring 2026 Board of Directors Meeting for the fourth consecutive year.
Joe Hahn, Vice President and 80/20 Expert at Strategex, will deliver the one-hour breakfast session on Monday, March 2nd, at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. The session, "Creating vs Destroying Value via Acquisition: The Questions No One Asks (But Should)," tackles the question on every manufacturing leader's mind: with M&A at near-record levels, why do 70-90% of deals still fail, and is there a way to dramatically improve that hit rate?
The NAM Board of Directors Meeting brings together 200+ top manufacturing executives twice a year for what attendees call "the Super Bowl of Manufacturers." Past speakers include the President and Vice President of the United States, Fortune 100 CEOs, Congressional leaders, and other voices shaping American manufacturing.
Strategex's fourth consecutive invitation reflects the firm's standing as a trusted partner to manufacturing leadership. "I have heard nothing but rave reviews about Strategex's session," said Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, after a previous presentation. "The NAM is grateful for the partnership with Strategex."
About The Session
Global M&A hit $4.8 trillion in 2025: the second-highest total on record. Advanced manufacturing deals surged 38% to $717 billion as companies raced to acquire AI capabilities, shore up supply chains, and enter new markets. Yet 70-90% of acquisitions still fail to deliver expected returns.
Why is there such a poor track record? Is there a way to ensure that the hit rate is much better? Yes, there is.
Joe Hahn refined his acquisition methodology throughout his career at ITW, Danaher, and Strategex. In this session, he walks through his battle-tested acquisition strategy, honed through 50-plus deals over his career. The difference between doubling profit in 3-5 years versus setting your company back for years comes down to the questions you ask and the decisions you make when acquisition opportunities present themselves. Joe will share those important questions and those excellent decisions with you.
Attending the Meeting? Join Us for Breakfast.
When: Monday, March 2nd, doors open at 8:00 a.m.
Where: The NAM Spring 2026 Board of Directors Meeting The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Arizona
Note: This event is produced by The NAM; it is exclusive to their Board of Directors.
Global M&A hit nearly $5 trillion in 2025: the second-highest total on record. Yet 70-90% of deals still fail. This sesssion will equip manufacturing leaders to beat the odds.
Strategex is a premier provider of 80/20 Profit & Growth consulting. We guide our clients to use the 80/20 process to transform business, improve net income, and achieve profitable growth. To date, our engagements have delivered over $300 billion in continued operating income improvement.
ABOUT THE NAM
The National Association of Manufacturers represents 14,000 member companies and works for the success of the 12.8 million Americans who make things. The NAM Board comprises 200+ top manufacturing executives who gather twice annually to discuss the most important issues facing the industry.
"I have heard nothing but rave reviews about Strategex's session," said Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, after a previous presentation.
About Joe Hahn
Joe is renowned as one of the most influential 80/20 experts to come from Illinois Tool Works (ITW). He specializes in business turnarounds and developing strategic growth platforms. Throughout his career, he has either run, helped run, or consulted for over 100 different companies.
As a Vice President and 80/20 Expert at Strategex, Joe brings decades of experience in acquisition and operational excellence from ITW and Danaher Corporation. He's been part of 50-plus deals throughout his career, specializing in turnarounds and strategic growth. At ITW, where he served as Group Vice President for over 20 years, Joe was instrumental in the company's exceptional acquisition track record. At Danaher, he served as Division and Group President. Since joining Strategex in 2008, he's built the 80/20 Profit & Growth practice and developed proprietary techniques now in use by blue-chip companies across multiple industries.
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