Payne, Mike
President & Owner
at Hill Manufacturing
Mike launched his career as a member of a startup software company focused on shop floor data collection. The rapid growth of his company led Mike down a career path in Private Equity and M&A, where he spent the next 15+ years helping to fund, manage and exit dozens of companies in numerous sectors, including manufacturing. In 2018, he pursued his dream of purchasing a company in the manufacturing space and acquired Hill Manufacturing & Fabrication. He continues to expand his manufacturing portfolio. He’s also a co- host of MakingChips and the Buy the Numbers podcast.
Sessions
- Making Chips: The IMTS Investment Playbook - You're Here to Buy Equipment and What Now
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IMTS+ Main StageMonday, September 14 • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Central
- Making Chips: The IMTS Investment Playbook - The Modern Machine Shop Vibe - AI/Automation
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IMTS+ Main StageWednesday, September 16 • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Central
- Making Chips: IMTS 2026 Debrief: The Tech That Mattered
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IMTS+ Main StageFriday, September 18 • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Central
- IMTS Unwind
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IMTS+ Main StageFriday, September 18 • 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Central