The most important dealmaking lessons Frank C. Sullivan has learned in his career have come from his father, Thomas, who was involved in more than 100 transactions during his career at RPM International Inc. Through all the years, dealmaking has been an integral part of the company’s growth strategy.

Wild Republic continues to bootstrap itself into novel lines of business, growing across the globe through relationships.

There were plenty of suitors for the well-regarded Buehler’s grocery business, but only one buyer gave the family owners the confidence that the company would keep it’s local presence and not cut jobs: its employees.

This year’s Evolution of Manufacturing winners have made their mark on manufacturing and have specifically chosen Northeast Ohio as their place to make the magic happen. Check out this year's honorees.