Summary
- Asking price:
-
£1m < 5m
- Sales revenue:
- £2,400,000
- Net profit:
- £157,000
- Years established:
- 22 years
- Employees:
- 29- of which 20 shop floor
Business description
Having been established for 22 years this privately owned business has the capability to fabricate general steelwork and also manufacture a number of specialist products. Ideally situated, many oportunities exist for expansion into a number of market sectors. With a well trained workforce and structured management, it is ready for a new energetic owner to grow and develop.
Property information
- Property:
- Freehold
- Lease terms:
- The freehold is owned by the shareholders as a separate entity and is offered for sale at the current market value of £800,000.00 or on a long term lease with standard commercial terms at a starting rent of £65,000.00. The building is well equipped with suitable cranes, power supplies and gas.
- Location:
- The business is based on a small, secure, jointly owned and managed estate close to the motorway network and all major suppliers and service industries. It has a 28,000 sq ft building, secure yard and ample on-site parking
Other information
- Expansion potential:
- The current owners accept that very little effort has been put into product and market development over the past few years and know that with a new energetic ownership and fresh approach the company could grow very quickly and develop a number of new products and customers. There is a choice of routes to take depending on the new owners objective,
- Competition / Market:
- The overall market is huge and supplied by relatively few specialist suppliers. Customers supplied directly or indirectly are in a variety of industries;quarry equipment; major structural steel; water treatment; process; air conditioning and plant services; contracors in residential, commercial and industrial markets. With a flexible approach and segmented market risks are minimised. The company enjoys many repeat orders and is a preferred supplier to many customers.
- Support & training:
- The curret owners accept that any new owners will need help for a reasonable period and intend to make themselves available for consultation for a period.
- Reasons for selling:
- The owners wish to retire, hand over a thriving going concern and hope that the business will flourish and prosper as a legacy to years of dedication.
- Trading hours:
- 8.00 to 4.30 week days
- Furniture / Fixtures value:
- £175,000
- Inventory / Stock value:
- £220,000