Timber Haulage Contractor For Sale

Business description

The Business Partnership is pleased to offer this specialist timber haulage company for sale.

Operating in a niche market, this highly regarded company transports timbers from forests to sawmills with each vehicle completing 2-4 trips per day on average. Customers and drivers are based nationwide allowing this business to be relocated anywhere in the UK. Currently, they rent a site in the West Midlands allowing storage of 4 O licenses. Rent is £7,800 p.a with rates £2,000 p.a.

The business operates a fleet of well-maintained vehicles currently valued at £434k. They are modern and to the latest specifications.

The current owner is a CPC holder and undertakes all administration as well as driving one of the vehicles. He is assisted by 1 employed and 2 self-employed drivers all of whom have training on crane and tree operations as well as their HGV licences. These staff are supplemented by sub-contracted hauliers as and when required.

In summary:
- Nationwide client base
- Niche market
- Established over 10 years
- Excellent reputation
- Strong demand
- Potential to expand
- Modern crane fleet
- Owner available to stay if required
- re-locatable

Turnover £491k
Gross Profit £337k
Net asset value £434k

Tis business would ideally suit an operator within the timber sector or a general haulier looking for a more protected niche market with higher margins. Please ask for full sales particulars and details of fleet.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

Premises are rented for the storage of up to 4 O licences at a rate of £7,800 p.a. Rates are £2,000 p.a.

Location:

Currently based in the West Midlands, this business has customers and staff based all over the country and could be sited anywhere.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Our client could double the fleet size to meet demand if resources were available to him.

Competition / Market:

The high standards of cranes and service offered by this business gives our client the edge over his competitors.

Support & training:

A full handover can be agreed. Our client is also willing to remain in the buisiness to help continue the expansion.

Reasons for selling:

In order to drive the business forward to the next level, our client would be stepping out of his comfort zone and is therefore looking to sell. He would be happy to manage the business for the new owner if required.

Trading hours:

Mon-Sat as required

Financing available:

Yes, please ask for details.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

£1,000

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