Business for Sale Overview:
Established for over thirty years, this business has become a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of silverware to the antique trade. Able to supply just about anything wholesale – from bottle stoppers and bookmarks to napkin rings, candlesticks and candle snuffers right through to clocks, coasters and salt and pepper mills, this business is perhaps best known for the high quality manufacture and supply of antique reproduction photograph frames.
Specializing in traditional English designs, this business has literally hundreds of tools used for embossing – with its portfolio added to on a regular basis – many of which have copyright in existence. Attention to detail, true craftsmanship and a passion for perfection ensures that every piece manufactured by this business is second to none. All frames are hand made in a workshop of no more than 800 square feet using tried and tested, ‘low tech’ processes. The facias are die-cut and embossed on-site before being sent to the Birmingham Assay office for hallmarking. Once returned the pieces are married with a back – either wooden or velvet, outsourced, even though the business has the capability to manufacture its own, polished and finished, ready for sale to the retail trade.
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Property Features and Assets:
The business is currently operating from small premises consisting of a Press Room, Spray Room and a Workshop/Assembly Room. Approximately 800 square feet in all, these are located adjacent to the Owner’s home and as such will need to be re-located.
Market Competition and Expansion:
Very well established and with a high profile amongst its key target audience – the antique trade and jewelers, this business has invested little in marketing and advertising in recent years, relying on its personal sales calls to drive the business forward. What advertising it has undertaken in the past has been limited to occasional features in the trade publication, The Antique Trades Gazette. The business does have a 4 page full colour flyer featuring selected designs and specifications from within its range. The business would certainly benefit from the development of a website which would enable the business to service a wider geographical area and potentially penetrate the domestic market. By far its most cost effective form of marketing however is the strong word of mouth recommendation this business enjoys, testimony to the outstanding reputation this business and its products have in the marketplace.
Reason for Selling:
This is a genuine retirement sale.
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner may be willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This may become a homebased business opportunity.
- This may become a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.
Contact the Seller:
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