Business for Sale Overview:
Silica Sand & Gravel Quarry for Sale For $6,500,000! This is a fully permitted & operational silica sand mine capable of mining approximately 300,000 tons of material per year. This is a rare opportunity for a savvy investor to take the reigns of a business that is destined to grow with the infuse of capital. This business has several varieties of products ranging from concrete, play & asphalt sand to several different sizes of pea gravel for landscaping & construction uses. The other major market for silica sand is the silica ingot business. This is used to make silica wafers for solar panels. A multi-million dollar market experiencing roughly 40% annual growth each year. Sand worth is $7-$15 per ton resulting in annual gross potential of $3M with an EBITDA of $1.6M. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the sand industry in Kentucky is a $55M market annually. Utility Sand may be used to back fill utility pipes(water, gas, electric), back fill trenches. Fine Sand may be used to back fill utility pipes(water, gas, electric), back fill trenches, horse arenas, & sand bags. Beach Sand may be used for patios, volleyball courts, sandboxes, playgrounds, faux beach. Concrete Sand may be used for mixing with cement, septic systems. ASTM C-33 Sand may be used for septic systems, mixing with concrete.Mason Sand may be used to mix with concrete & mortar for laying blocks, bricks & stone. Bank Run Sand may be used for back filling trenches or as a Fill. Septic Sand may be used for septic systems. Asphalt Sand Uses: Parking lots, roadways, playgrounds, highways. Numerous industries need these products: Landscapers, Concrete Manufactures, Government Agencies, Golf courses, Utility Companies, Livestock Barns, Horse tracks, Athletic Organizations, Plumbing/Septic Services, Universities, Highway Maintenance & lots more! They offer premium products with competitive pricing. There are many signed purchase contracts for sand sales already in place & more are in the works. In addition to the contracts this business has established a dealer network of landscaping retailers for the distribution of sand & aggregate products including Vance of Barren County, Philco Services of Hardin County & Simply Mulch of Warren County. Current Owners have invested approximately $400,000 finishing the quarry & bringing it to a position to sell state certified concrete. An entirely new pump system has been installed. All of the mining equipment has been reworked &, 2 loaders a dozer, a trac-hoe, a 28 ton dump truck, & a long-stick have been added to the equipment list inventory. This company has satisfied all agencies with their new mine safety training program, erosion control program, safety procedures, department of transportation procedures, signage, etc. A very large marketing campaign is now being launched to increase sales from smaller customers.
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Property Features and Assets:
Located in the Central Region of Kentucky.
Market Competition and Expansion:
No competition. Unlimited potential for expansion.
Reason for Selling:
Lack of capital to make this company grow!
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.
Contact the Seller:
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