Business for Sale Overview:
The company started trading in 1982 and its principal activities have always been involved in the design and manufacture of light engineering products.
It has developed a strong client bank of between sixty and eighty regular clients that include large companies, local authorities, borough councils and schools for whom it produces a wide variety of items. These include street furniture such as benches, tables and cigarette bins plus security fencing. There has been minimal investment in marketing these products with most inquiries coming from satisfied customers and word of mouth recommendation.
The company has invested heavily in the design and production of a specialist Security gate for specific applications in urban areas. The gate has Sold Secure accreditation and is recommended by the ACPO under the Home Office funded Secured by Design scheme.
The company has also recently started to make a range of stainless steel pharmaceutical products for use in sterilizing surgical equipment. It indirectly works for the MOD and produces after market accessories for the car industry. This part of their manufacturing portfolio is in its infancy and could easily be developed to become a major part of the revenue streams.
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Market Competition and Expansion:
The majority of the marketing is carried out by the director and his design manager who spend a lot of time in client liaison and technical sales with potential clients. The company produces a range of glossy product leaflets for mailshots to schools and councils and a comprehensive brochure for its security gates which carry a registered trade mark.
Additional Details:
- The property is owned.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.