The industrial landscape is changing rapidly. Dynamics such as automation, continued digitization, AI, sustainability and others are fueling the continued evolution of the global industrials space, and Baird’s experts are on the forefront of this change.

Industrial Insights from Baird

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2025 Industrial Conference Takeaways from Top CEOs

Baird's 55th annual Global Industrial Conference gathered Industrial CEOs to discuss growth and profitability strategies.

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Inside The Deal: Alliance Laundry Holdings

Baird’s Equity Capital Markets and Global Industrial teams highlight how our long-term partnership approach and deep industry expertise helped guide Alliance through their initial public offering.

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Global Industrial 2025 Mid-Year Update

Despite tariff headwinds, Baird's Industrial team closed $21.5B in 1H 2025 deals - setting the stage for a strong 2H.

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Baird’s Automation Sector Update: Winter 2025

Gain insights from the Baird Automation team on the status of the market in 2025.

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Inside the Deal: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Baird’s exemplary leadership and premier execution in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ follow-on offering.

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Industrial ECM Mid-Year Update

Baird’s Industrial ECM team recaps H1 2025 equity market trends and shares outlooks on issuance and PE-backed activity.

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Automotive Service Report - At The Intersection of Strong Market Trends But Not Immune to Tariff Impacts

Read insights on the Automotive Service industry and key themes impacting the space.

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Aerospace Industry Insights 2025

Baird’s Global Industrial Group outlines key trends and takeaways from the Aerospace industry's largest annual event.

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Insights to the Automotive Services Industry 2025

Read about key themes in the car wash space from The Car Wash Show 2025.

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Navigating Waters: Industry Pulse from Baird’s Water & Flow Technologies Team

Members of Baird’s Water & Flow Technologies team provide key takeaways from North America's largest water quality event.

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Powering the Future: Nuclear's Essential Zero Carbon, Baseload Role in the AI Age

Baird's Nuclear Services team shares industry insights and trends from leading nuclear professionals.

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Transaction Momentum in the Packaging & Containers Sector

View our recent transaction activity in the Packaging & Containers sector with a strong start to the 2025 campaign.

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Baird’s Continued Success in Flow, Motion and Power Technologies

Key trends and insights in Flow, Motion and Power Technologies as the focus shifts to 2025.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in the TMA Sector

Baird’s TMA practice was founded 25 years ago and has continued to evolve and expand with an exciting future ahead.

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Key Drivers for Equity Issuance 2025

Baird’s Equity Capital Markets desk shares a 2025 outlook and outlines market drivers for investors.

 

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With more than 360+ total M&A transactions totaling $200B+ since 2017, Baird Global Industrial Investment Banking is one of the foremost partners to global industrial companies1. Learn more about our team, deal activity and track record.  

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