Wholesaler of Industrial Janitorial & Safety Supplies Business For Sale

Business description

Established in 1983, this is an excellent opportunity to purchase a business that supplies industrial, janitorial, hygene and safety equipment to a diversity of customers, many of which are large industrial operations.

They supply mainly around the South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire region, cosignments of products to schools, educational centres, shopping centres and factories from their excellent range of products.All consignment stocks are delivered on a next day basis with 2 – 3 days delivery on all other lines

The company is fully computerised from order imput to picking and packing of the delivery This also helps with stock replenishment as all figures are constantly monitored.

The business buys its product directly from the manufacturer which helps them to be competitive and it runs smoothly on a day to day basis.


Customer Service:

The company has over 11,000 separate items for sale on its system and prides itself on offering a choice of products that is second to none in the surrounding area. They aim to supply delivery of these products on a next day service in their own delivery vans.

A number of their customers are on consignment deals, with agreed stock levels so as they do not run out of stock at any time.

Buying directly from the manufacturer makes them very competitive, with their own sales representative calling on each of his customers, within a two weekly call cycle, to make sure they know of the special offers available.


Key Strengths:

This small company has a excellent reputation, within a competitive market, for supplying quickly and efficiently to its customers, many of which buy on a regular weekly basis.

They have a large volume of business from a wide customer base, which is increasing all the time. With the range of product available and their excellent computerised delivery system, the company are an efficient well organised operation.

Profit margins are good, and there is excellent scope for growth for this company.

The company has an excellent supply chain with many of the leading names supplying their products directly.

Property information

Location:

The company operates from an excellent location with leasehold premises of circa 5,500n sq.ft. There is a warehouse for stockholding and four offices, all on one level, situated on a small industrial estate close by to a major motorway. The premises are alarmed with red care system. Outside is a small car park with room for 6/7 vehicles.

Rent is circa £20,000 per annum with rates of circa £7,200 per annum. Lease period is negotiable.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The volume of business from a wide customer database has increased steadily over the years. New owners would have a solid platform to build from to take the company to its next level.

Ideally, the company would be bought by an existing janitorial and hygene supply operation, who, could use the company to bring volume of scale to its business whilst using their contracts to increase their overall sales.

There is still huge opportunity to increase the customer base and become more involved with existing clients. There is also scope to bring in new customers as the company offer an excellent and competitive service

Competition / Market:

The company spends a small amount of money with direct mailing of leaflets to customers and has a company web site. Apart from the small budget, most of their business comes in from word of mouth recommendation.

Support & training:

The owner would be happy to assist a smooth takeover of the business for an agreed period of time.

Reasons for selling:

The owner has worked in the business for over 25 years and would like to pursue a new challenge in life.

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