Manufacturer of Indulgent Brands Aromatherapy & Essential Fragrance Oils For Sale

Business description

This is an exceptional opportunity to purchase an ethical British manufacturer and worldwide exporter of natural health and indulgence products with recognisable brands.

Originally a “one man band” having traded since 1976 when the distinctive and original logo, still in use today, was designed and used on product labels, the company remains today owned and managed as a family business based on ethical values.

The company produces a vast range of ethical health and pampering brands, plus many more natural products. All of the products are manufactured on the companies own green field site.

Amongst the database of regular customers, the company have produced products for some of the worlds largest retailers and have manufactured exclusive promotional products for two of the worlds largest corperations and for one of the worlds finest hotels in Dubai.

The business is profitable and easy to run with low overheads and works to simple business principles of providing a friendly, competitive and quality service to its customers, but with a comitment to produce from natural ingredients with ethical values.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The lease on the premises is negotiable with the owners and there is also the possibility to purchase the freehold if required. The property has been recently valued at £340,000. Rent is circa £20,000 p.a with rates of £7,100 p.a. Outside there is room for expansion of the workshop/building with circa 1.8 acres of building land within the perimeter fencing.

Location:

The business runs from a 10,000 sq.ft industrial unit in the North East. There is a large production area on the ground floor which has racking for storage purposes together with canteen and toilet block. There are offices, on the mezzanine floor above, with a secondary area which is used for storage and sewing production. The mezzanine floor measures circa 5,000 sq.ft making approx. 15,000 sq.ft. total floor space. There is a yard outside the building with ample parking. Within the building there are two offices which are currently rented out at £120 per week. This income can be on going if desired

The lease on the premises is negotiable with the owners and there is also the possibility to purchase the freehold if required. The property has been recently valued at £340,000. Rent is circa £20,000 p.a with rates of £7,100 p.a. Outside there is room for expansion of the workshop/building with circa 1.8 acres of building land within the perimeter fencing.

The premises are fully secured with the yard fenced off. And roller shutter doors on the outside of the building.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The company has spare capacity in the factory, and there remains scope for an increase in production to bring in further turnover and profits.

The owners have maintained the business at a level that is comfortably manageable to them based on the current infrastructure, but believe the business, with the right new owners, can very quickly increase its turnover. There is an opportunity to employ either a sales team or sales agents to drive the business forward. There are also gaps in the market to supply larger retail chains in the UK, together with Export opportunities.

The company has an active web-site, but there is no major marketing or advertising budget. They obtain the majority their business from their regular customers and by word of mouth recommendation. A small amount of investment in a sales drive would immediately reap rewards with the high quality product and service which is provided.

Support & training:

Both the owners would be happy to help out with a smooth transition of the business and help in anyway possible

Reasons for selling:

Unfortunately because of illness the owner needs to retire. Both the owner and his wife are keen to see someone with ethical and green beliefs take over their business. They believe that with new ideas and energy put into the business it can grow quickly and reach new and exciting heights.