| (REF: 9940LU) Virtual Freehold Plastic Engineering Indcluding Machining & Fabrications |
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| Seller Reference: |
9940LU |
| B4S Reference: |
24442 |
| Asking Price: |
£950,000
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| Net Profit: |
£121,733 |
| Sales Revenue: |
£715,050 |
| Number of Staff: |
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| Established For: |
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| Ownership: |
Leasehold |
| Location: |
Undisclosed, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom |
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HISTORY
The business was founded by the present vendors father in 1968, the vendor inherited the business in 1977
REASON FOR SALE
The vendor is only now offering the business for sale as he wishes to take semi retirement
PRODUCTS
The business produces prototype tooling, vacuum formings, fabrications, machining and assemblies to clients instructions and drawing
Approx 70% of all sales are repeat orders
CUSTOMERS
The business has an excellent blue chip customer base which includes the national health service, the ministry of defence and other niche industries.
STRENGTHS
The business is extremely well established
There is a very high repeat trade of circa 70%
Blue chip customer data base
Very experienced work force
Modern plant and machinery
Good net profits which are being achieved on a consistent basis
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An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.
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Property: |
Leasehold |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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Details of Accommodation: |
Purpose built light industrial unit with roller shutters
Single storey with attached double storey built brick office block
Ground Floor
Reception and ground floor office
W/C and kitchen
First Floor
W/C
External
Additional space available to extend to the side
Parking slots for 17 cars |
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Location: |
The business is located in the centre of a large industrial estate in Bedfordshire, close to the town centre
The area has good road and rail links |
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The business is already being run successfully. It does however, still offer excellent potential to increase both sales and profits by:
Employing a commission only agent to seek out new markets and customers
Look for new markets overseas and attend trade shows
It is possible to extend the present premises by approx 40%
Approach existing customers to look for new work as the business is very much a very small cog in a very large gearbox
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Is this a home-based business? |
No |
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Can this business be relocated? |
No |
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Is this business part of a franchise? |
No |
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Weekdays 8am to 5pm
Extra hours as required from time to time to meet customer requirements
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The business employs 11 staff who are all full time and which includes the vendor |
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