IE092 -Manufacturer of greeting cards

Manufacturer of greeting cards

Ref. IE092

Location  Re-locatable

Asking Price  £149,000

Business Profile

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for the assets and goodwill of a greeting cards manufacturer.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Leading manufacturer of greeting cards.

• Over twenty years of successful operation.

• Guaranteed sales through approx. 20 ‘franchisees’ scattered throughout UK, Channel Islands and Spain.

• Excellent margins available at all stages of the sales process – manufacturer, ‘franchisee’ and retailer.

• Business operates on a consignment stock basis – excellent cash flow.

• Image rights for designs secured for UK and Europe.

• Stock valued at £120k at cost.

• Easy to run and manage busines

• Substantial potential for range and market expansion.

• Easily transportable, profitable business.

 The business provides an acquirer with:

• An ideal bolt on for a company already manufacturing greeting cards.

• An excellent opportunity for an investor or family looking to acquire a ‘starter’ business.

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IR013 -Dental Laboratory. Manufacturer Of Dental Appliances Specialising in Custom Crowns/Bridges and Implants

Dental Laboratory. Manufacturer Of Dental Appliances Specialising in Custom Crowns/Bridges and Implants

Ref. IR013

Location  East Midlands

Asking Price  £240,000

Business Profile

This very highly regarded and firmly established UK dental laboratory specialises in the manufacture of dental appliances- specifically Crowns/Bridges and Implant Crowns/Bridges, which are custom made for dentists’ patients.

The laboratory has been successfully trading for over 25 years and has built up a sterling reputation based on very high quality levels of product and service. The company currently serves the private sector and has enjoyed steady growth and very impressive profitability over the years due to its consistent levels of customer service, technical expertise and supply.

The business has around 30 regular customers within the UK who value its superior service levels and also ensures the laboratory receives a large amount of business throughout the year, so much so that is does not undertake any significant sales and marketing activity.

The business model is such that it operates with low overheads which enables it to post highly impressive profits year on year.

The business currently runs from ideal leasehold premises where the dental appliances are manufactured and distributed. The business could easily be relocated with minimum disruption, should a new owner so require.

Equipment:

All plant and equipment is included within the sales price including all manufacturing machinery, tools, equipment, IT and office equipment and stock. Net Assets circa £19,000.

Customer Service:

The company and the reputation it has created is positioned at the higher end of the market so customer satisfaction and quality control is paramount. The business is also registered with the following organisations to ensure full compliance.

Registered with the MHRA (self auditing)- legal requirement.
DAMAS (Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme) 3rd party Audited
Registered with the British Bite Mark Scheme

This commitment to quality has helped create the highly successful business that exists today. This ethos can be further demonstrated by the very high customer retention levels the business enjoys and new referrals it receives, not to mention the fact that the business was recently a regional finalist for the best UK dental laboratory!

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JH013 -Suppliers of Press Brake Tools

Suppliers of Press Brake Tools

Ref. JH013

Location  West Yorkshire

Asking Price  £100,000

Business Profile

This is a excellent opportunity to aquire a well established business who offer a full design and manufacturing service to end users of press brakes plus supplying new and used machinery, and service work allied to the fabrication industry.

The two partners in the business keep in close contact with their clients and are responsible for the design and pricing of each individual job. The drawings are then sent directly to sub contract factories for manufacture and are then delivered directly to their clients.

The business was established in 2002 by the two owners and has built up a good reputation for their industry knowledge and become a well known and trusted supplier mainly to the engineering and fabricating industries. They have a databse of over 1,000 active customers and a huge database of essential drawings for tools which in many cases help to speed up the ordering and supply of the vital equipment.

The company is profitable with no bad debt, low overheads and a good cash flow situation. They have a consistent turnover and profits each year and the future for the company is bright with further expected growth during the next twelve months, making this a real opportunity or a bolt on business for new owners.

Key Strengths:

This is a well established and sound company with an excellent reputation . There is work in progress with future impending contracts from repeat customers in the pipeline with the opportunity to increase turnover and profits.

The business is run by the two owners sub-contract manufacturers who are used on a need only basis allowing for the company’s low overheads.

The company provides a specialist service to the engineering and fabricating industries supplying press brake tools. Over the years the company has built up a huge database of drawings allowing their customers to take advantage of their first class knowledge and experience within the industry.

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IO035 -Manufacturer and Supplier of cleaning, foodservices, plumbing, gas and catering parts to the hotel and building trades

Manufacturer and Supplier of cleaning, foodservices, plumbing, gas and catering parts to the hotel and building trades

Ref. IO035

Location  Re-locatable

Asking Price  £350,000

Business Profile

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of Mecserflex Manufacturing Company Limited incorporating Sage Sanitizing Systems, a international company specialising in the commercial catering and foodservices sectors.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Powerful and well known brands within the commercial catering and foodservice sector.

• Areas of operation include cleaning and sanitizing systems, foodservice plumbing, gas connectors, infrared heaters and catering spares.

• Specified products by major international hotel and restaurant chains for building and refurbishment plans.

• Solid, longstanding customer base.

• Strong order book.

• Substantial potential for range and market expansion.

• Easily transportable, profitable business.

The business provides an acquirer with:

• An ideal bolt on for a company already operating in the commercial catering and foodservices sectors looking to expand their market presence.

• An excellent opportunity for an organisation, possibly already operating in an adjacent sector, looking to enter the commercial catering and foodservices sectors.

Financial profile:

For the financial year ending December 2014, the business generated turnover of almost £570,000, gross profits slightly in excess of £190,000 and an EBITDA before Directors’ costs of £32,800. Shareholders Funds, adjusted to exclude the outstanding loans in the Business stood at £77,200.

The Asking price of £350,000 is for a sale of 100% of the Issued Share Capital in Mecserflex Manufacturing Company Limited based on an adjusted Balance Sheet value of £77,200.

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JH028 -Sales, Maintenance and Repair Work for Industrial Machinery, Pressure Washers, Large Industrial Cleaners, Upholstery & Steam Cleaners – Servicing Large Industrial Companies and Farms

Sales, Maintenance and Repair Work for Industrial Machinery, Pressure Washers, Large Industrial Cleaners, Upholstery & Steam Cleaners – Servicing Large Industrial Companies and Farms 

Ref. JH028

Location  Fully Relocatable

Asking Price  £22,000

Business Profile

The vendor started this company, which has now been trading for 25 years. The core business is selling, maintaining and repairing industrial pressure washers and large industrial steam cleaners, specialising in Karcher machines. The business services mainly large industrial and commercial companies, factories, farms and production companies in the local area.

There are a certain amount of tools of trade that will be included in the sale price. 
The business utilises SAGE for Accounts and offers high quality assurances to all the clients. Although there is no advertising undertaken the vendor has built up a very good name with large local companies and farmers, which in turn produces plenty of repeat business. This opportunity would ideally suit a sole trader who has some electrical experience looking for a business that produces a good regular income.

The vendor is willing to introduce a buyer to all his contacts in order to ensure continuity of trading.

Customer Service:

The business prides itself on its friendly approach and excellent reputation. Customers are informed at regularly intervals in terms of estimated time of arrival, probable causes of the problem and are given a precise figure that will be charged.

Key Strengths:

The business has excellent relationships with business suppliers and also a very good reputation for customer care. This professional approach has gained consistent business with local commercial companies and farmers. The quality of the maintenance work undertaken is always of a high standard.

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis: all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

Turnover is circa £70,000 per annum with Net profit of c£30,000

Asking Price:

The Asking Price of £22,000 is for the assets and goodwill of the business.

Advertising and Marketing:

To date the vendor has carried out zero advertising, gaining a reputation through recommendation and word of mouth.

The market outlook for this business is constant. Investment in advertising via mailshots, leaflets etc. plus possibly a small website could attract additional interest and profitability for little outlay.

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IH036 -Facilities Maintenance, Electro-mechanical, Fabrication, Refurbishment and Breakdown Services - ISO9001 / 14001:2004 Safe Contractor/ Altius Elite Vendor

Facilities Maintenance, Electro-mechanical, Fabrication, Refurbishment and Breakdown Services - ISO9001 / 14001:2004 Safe Contractor/ Altius Elite Vendor

Ref.  IH036

Location   North West England

Asking Price   £1000000

Business Profile

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of a Facilities Maintenance, Electro-mechanical, Fabrication, Refurbishment and Breakdown Services company.

Key Strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Circa 150 regular customers 
• Very strong pipeline of on-going/future works
• Reactive and planned engineering maintenance 
• Multiple accreditations
• Fleet of sign written company vehicles 
• Plant & equipment 
• Growing year on year
• Impressive “in the field” engineering team
• Excellent back office systems
• On-going future revenues 
• Multiple revenue streams
• Handover and training
• Goodwill
• Website

The business provides an acquirer with an ideal bolt on for a company already operating in the engineering sector, looking for additional capacity and to expand their customer base.

Financial performance:

Turnover for current financial year 2015 expected to be in excess of circa £1.5 Million p.a.
Turnover for last financial year circa £1.1 Million p.a.
Gross Profits for last financial year circa £670,000 p.a.

The Asking Price is for the sale of 100% of the Issued Share Capital in the Limited company. All owned plant and equipment is included within the sale price. Shareholders’ funds circa £139,000.

Next steps:

If you are interested in receiving further information, please sign and return the attached Confidentiality Agreement. In returning the Agreement we would be grateful if you could provide us with details of your interest in this opportunity along with your funding position.

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IU179 -Mobile/Smart Phone Native App Development Agency Impressive Client Base

Mobile/Smart Phone Native App Development Agency Impressive Client Base

Ref. IU179

Location  Wales/Relocatable

Asking Price  £180000

Business Profile

Turner Butler are excited to bring to market a young and dynamic App development agency that builds innovative, bespoke and native smartphone applications. The company was set up just over 4 years ago having more recently become Limited.

Whilst still young the business is currently enjoying strong growth and increased volumes of direct enquiries from a variety of clients. As part of this it has just recently secured a large contract with a well-known blue chip organisation that will generate impressive ongoing revenues moving forward.

Typical projects this company undertakes tend to be in the value range £5k - £20k and their clients come from a varied background. Most customers require a support and maintenance package which has proven to be both a valuable revenue stream as well as useful for maintaining existing client relationships.

Clients include start-ups and entrepreneurs, small businesses, manufacturing companies and government agencies.

Equipment/Technology:

The business has all the necessary suites of PC and software equipment required to carry out its duties effectively. These include established IDEs (development environments) such as XCode, Eclipse and Android Studio. Creative software such as the Adobe Creative Suite.

It boasts a strong portfolio of “Apps” developed over last 4 years.

All equipment and current client App portfolio will be included within the sale.

Customer Service:

This is key to the sector this business operates in. The company is known as being trustworthy, approachable and dependable. It is building an impressive track record of exceeding customer expectations through its passion for creating the very best product for their clients and delivering solid ROI using emerging technologies.

Key Strengths:

• Established-In an emerging sector like app development, this company has become a relatively established name that clients trust.

• Adaptable-Agency are able to work to most budgets and timescales to produce the desired results.

• Competent-Staff and freelancers have the experience required to deliver technically complex products and services.

• Value- the company aims to offer the best value on the market and their tendering feedback backs this belief.

• Creative- The company identify several routes to deliver a product. Often, this leads to a better product that over-delivers on the client’s expectations.

• Responsiveness- Build turnaround is one of the quickest in the industry.

• Due to the businesses technological bias we are advised that that it benefits from the Research and Development Tax Credit Scheme.

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IN010 -Manufacturer and retailer of fine diamond jewellery of the highest quality, including an e-commerce website.

Manufacturer and retailer of fine diamond jewellery of the highest quality, including an e-commerce website

Ref. IN010

Location  The Lanes, Brighton

Asking Price  £150000

Business Profile

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share Capital of a leading manufacturer and retailer of fine diamond jewellery, including an e-commerce website.

Key strengths:

The Company has the following key attributes:

• Diamond specialist – engagement, wedding and eternity rings in particular.

• Very well suited premises in the highly fashionable and prestigious Lanes area of Brighton.

• Bespoke designs from creative designers and highly skilled craftsmen.

• Full range of after sales care – polishing, repairs, re-sizing, stone setting – all undertaken on the premises.

• Very secure location – outlet includes all of the security features normally associated with a high class jewellery outlet.

• Well-designed and attractive e-commerce website.

The Company provides an acquirer with:

• An excellent ‘starter’ business for anyone looking to establish a foothold in the retail jewellery sector.

• An ideal, strongly performing, additional retail opportunity for an operator already involved in the jewellery sector.

Financial profile:

For the financial year ending March, the business achieved turnover of approximately £183k, generating a gross profit of approximately £111k and an EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of costs Before Directors ‘costs of £62,000.

The asking price of £150,000 is for a sale of 100% of the Issued Share Capital in the business on a cash free, debt free basis and excludes stock which will be made available at a level agreed between the buyer and seller.

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JH028 -Sales, Maintenance and Repair Work for Industrial Machinery, Pressure Washers, Large Industrial Cleaners, Upholstery & Steam Cleaners – Servicing Large Industrial Companies and Farms

Sales, Maintenance and Repair Work for Industrial Machinery, Pressure Washers, Large Industrial Cleaners, Upholstery & Steam Cleaners – Servicing Large Industrial Companies and Farms 

Ref.  JH028

Location   Fully Relocatable

Asking Price   £22000

Business Profile

The vendor started this company, which has now been trading for 25 years. The core business is selling, maintaining and repairing industrial pressure washers and large industrial steam cleaners, specialising in Karcher machines. The business services mainly large industrial and commercial companies, factories, farms and production companies in the local area.

There are a certain amount of tools of trade that will be included in the sale price. 
The business utilises SAGE for Accounts and offers high quality assurances to all the clients. Although there is no advertising undertaken the vendor has built up a very good name with large local companies and farmers, which in turn produces plenty of repeat business. This opportunity would ideally suit a sole trader who has some electrical experience looking for a business that produces a good regular income.

The vendor is willing to introduce a buyer to all his contacts in order to ensure continuity of trading.

Customer Service:

The business prides itself on its friendly approach and excellent reputation. Customers are informed at regularly intervals in terms of estimated time of arrival, probable causes of the problem and are given a precise figure that will be charged.

Key Strengths:

The business has excellent relationships with business suppliers and also a very good reputation for customer care. This professional approach has gained consistent business with local commercial companies and farmers. The quality of the maintenance work undertaken is always of a high standard.

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis: all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

Turnover is circa £70,000 per annum with Net profit of c£30,000

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JH029 - High Performance UK Hand Tool Manufacturer/Brand Worldwide Brand & Customer Base

High Performance UK Hand Tool Manufacturer/Brand Worldwide Brand & Customer Base

Ref.  JH029

Location   Midlands

Asking Price   Offer Invited

Business Profile

Established over 150 years ago this highly respected and very well known UK company manufactures and distributes high-end quality hand tools to professional users throughout the world, under its own very well known and instantly recognisable brand name. The company designs, manufactures, markets and sells its range of engineering hand tools to a whole host of customers mainly through its comprehensive network of authorised resellers and distributors, both in the UK and overseas. The company also has direct trade accounts with some of the UK’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies.

Approximately 85% of sales are within the UK with 15% being export/overseas. The company currently has some 500 active direct customer,s including large blue chip multi-national organisations, buying groups, distributors and resellers. The company has always focused on the top end of the market and its brand name and range is synonymous with quality. The company has built up a large and loyal international customer base who come back time and time again for new tools and equipment, such is its reputation for performance, price and reliability. The current product range comprises around 5,200 individual product lines including: Wrenches Screwdrivers Pliers Socketry Torque Hammers Bits/Keys Tethered Tools Tool Kits Saws/Knives Tool boxes Electrical range

The vendor has spent huge amounts of time and capital in ensuring that this brand’s supply partners understand its place at the top end of the market. Raw material sourcing and the manufacturing processes are stringently monitored to ensure consistency and that all products exceed relevant European DIN standards. The vendor has recently set up several new supply agreements so that the business has duplicity of supply to prevent over reliance on any one supply/manufacturing partner. This exercise has involved numerous new re-tooling procedures and efficiency improvements that should enhance future financial performance.

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