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Business Overview:
Retiring owner means a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, market-leading oilfield hot-shot delivery business with a premium client base. The business services a range of major oil & gas firms in North-Eastern British Columbia and North-Western Alberta. Delivery or hot-shot contracts range from a two hour rapid delivery to a long distance run of a day or two with one or more vehicles and trailers, with billings from $250 for short runs up to over $4,000 for longer trips.
I.S.Networld Certified Company – A buyer assumes this certification status and the many, many hours invested to prepare and institute the systems required. This accreditation is essential to doing business with major oil and gas operators. “We can virtually work for anyone that wants to hire us, we have all of the certifications required, plus the experience”. (owner comment)
Insured by Lloyds of London since 1968, at best rate available. 100% record of no accidents or lost time. This is the “Premier Hot-Shot Company in the area with a large number of clients all over the country that know our service and use us” (owner comment).
The current owner has ensured the business operates smoothly with quality, well-maintained equipment, including 2 late-model tractors and 2 pick-up trucks with a range of trailers. Success and an excellent reputation means customers are of top quality and repeat business and referrals are common.
Competition: “At least a dozen companies have tried to compete with us and our Service and so far all have failed, so that should say something … (a prospective buyer is)… buying good people that know the business, great clients, as well as a good working yard/office to work out of.” (Owner comments)
NOTE: The Vendor operates the business only about eight months of the year. There is growth potential by extending the operating season.
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Property Features and Assets:
3 acres of land, 40 x60 steel heated shop fully equipped as a welding / manufacturing shop, two houses with one rented, as well as two 14 x 78 fully heated offices. Plus other out buildings as well. Set up here for almost any kind of business and our property is zoned as light industrial, and which we are the only ones here zoned that way which makes the property a lot more valuable. 1 mile from town on the out skirts so easy to get in and out of town, and 2 blocks off one of the major highways.
Market Competition and Expansion:
Competition: “At least a dozen companies have tried to compete with us and our Service and so far all have failed, so that should say something … (a prospective buyer is)… buying good people that know the business, great clients, as well as a good working yard/office to work out of.” (Owner comments)
Reason for Selling:
Retirement, Health
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
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