Vacuum Forming Machine And Fabrications Business In Bedfordshire For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• The business was founded by the present vendor’s father in 1968, the vendor inherited the business in 1977

REASON FOR SALE

• The vendor is only now offering the business for sale as he wishes to take semi retirement

PRODUCTS

• The business produces vacuum formings, fabrications, machining and assemblies to clients instructions and drawing
• Approx 70% of all sales are repeat orders

CUSTOMERS

• The business has an excellent blue chip customer base which includes the national health service, the ministry of defence, Nixon netline and many more

STRENGTHS

• The business is extremely well established
• There is a very high repeat trade of circa 70%
• Blue chip customer data base
• Very experienced work force
• Modern plant and machinery
• Good net profits which are being achieved on a consistent basis







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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:

• The business is located in the centre of a large industrial estate in Bedfordshire, close to the town centre
• The area has good road and rail links

Premises details:

• Purpose built light industrial unit with roller shutters
• Single storey with attached double storey built brick office block

Ground Floor
• Reception and ground floor office
• W/C and kitchen

First Floor
• W/C

External
• Additional space available to extend to the side
• Parking slots for 17 cars

Other information

Expansion potential:

• The business is already being run successfully. It does however, still offer excellent potential to increase both sales and profits by:
• Employing a commission only agent to seek out new markets and customers
• Look for new markets overseas and attend trade shows
• It is possible to extend the present premises by approx 40%
• Approach existing customers to look for new work as the business is very much a very small cog in a very large gearbox

Trading hours:

• Weekdays 8am to 5pm
• Extra hours as required from time to time to meet customer requirements