Specialist Insulating Glazed Unit Manufacturer And Glazing Contractors For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• Established 16 years under current vendor
• Recently attained BS 1279/3 accreditation
• Well recognised and the only specialist manufacturing glazing supplier in the region.
• Majority of work is achieved through word of mouth and industry knowledge
• Solid client base built up over many years
• Many unofficial contracts in place with a multitude of manufacturers and installers of windows & conservatories

REASON FOR SALE

• Vendor wishes to pursue other ventures

PRODUCTS

• Anti sun tinted glass
• Laminated noise reducing glass
• Fire rated GWPP ½ hour – GWPP 1hour glass
• Laminated toughened safety glass
• Self cleaning glass
• Diverse range of textured glass
• Lead lites and lead designed glass
• Greenhouse glass
• Bevelled and shaped glass
• Argon filled glass
• Roof glazing
• Mirrors

SERVICES

• Specialists in replacement of misty double glazed units
• Conservortory re-roofs and repairs
• Small repairs to full replacement glass
• Replacement of retail and commercial glass
• Velux window replacement & supply
• Supply to installers and window door and conservatory manufacturers

CUSTOMERS

• Retail, commercial and industrial client base including joinery companies, window, door and conservatory manufacturers, a selection of private glazing fitters
• Large corporates & SMEs

SUPPLIERS

• Consumables supplied through a variety of trade sources with accounts in place

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

• EXELDEE computer glass cutting table with edge deletion
• 3 x freefall racks with guards
• Atlantic digital spacer bar & Georgian grill saw
• Georgian bail saw
• 2 x hot melt machine (high volume – 1x Atlantic 1x Advance
• ENERGAS - I GA 30 Argon filler
• Georgian fret staple table & 2 guns
• Bystronic butyl extruder
• Atlantic rotary sealing table
• Unit clamp table
• 12 port desiccant dispenser
• Compressor
• Overhead spacer hanger
• Atlantic automatic PLC controlled line consisting of: 6 brush washer with driven input rack, Assembly bridge, roller press & Demin unit (capable of 500 DGU’s per shift)
• Various A frame trolleys, unit toast racks, pattern glass rack
• ‘A’ frame for use with crane to unload bulk glass packs
• A number of hand held power tools and edge deletion grinder

STRENGTHS

• Good parking facilities
• Bespoke design service
• UK wide distribution
• Trustworthy and mature staff in place
• Large and reliable solid customer base built up over many years
• The only specialist glazing supplier in the region
• Competitive pricing with high profits
• All systems and equipment in place to produce high volume levels of product









DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).

An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

• Industrial estate location with good parking
• Full UK coverage, predominantly South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire
• Good links with M1 and central / north UK position

Premises details:

• Spacious industrial unit
• Storage areas for stock
• Ample car parking
• Integral crane for fast efficient stock deliveries
• Management office
• WC & kitchen area

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Limited advertising presently undertaken
• Opportunity to establish European supply contracts
• Attend exhibitions, trade fairs and industrial shows
• Formation of supply lines into blue chip manufacturing companies
• Ability to increase supply to councils, local authorities, joiners and window / conservatory manufacturers

Trading hours:

• Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm

Employees:

• Vendor • 8 x full time operatives