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Engineering Businesses for Sale
 - May 2008

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Aeronautical Parts for sale in UK
Leading stockholder and supplier of aluminium and steel parts to the aircraft industry. Profits £700k.
T/o: £4m
[more]Ref: 607370

Automation Electronics Engineering for sale in East Midlands
The company specialises in installing, repairing and supplying spares for CNC controls. The company supplies to the engineering, textiles, automotive and food industries, to name just a few.
T/o: £639k
Asking Price: £1.2m
[more]Ref: 605930

Bespoke Engineering Business for sale in UK
Sale of a long-established, very successful and profitable engineering business, designing and building bespoke experimental equipment in particular for the petrochemical industry. South East based, with a strong market position, good management team and unrealised growth potential. GP circa 32%.
T/o: £2.5m
[more]Ref: 606450

Building Contractor, Civil Engineering & Plant Hire for sale in UK
Well established. Large yard and office buildings. GP £192k. Adjusted net £380k.
T/o: £3.35m
[more]Ref: 607331

Civil Engineering & Highway Surfacing for sale in South East
Established in 1999, the company has grown rapidly in both turnover and reputation. The organisation is now recognized as a premier surfacing contractor, specializing in surface laying and reinstating. Offers invited. Net profits of £500k+. Excellent growth potential. Lack of serious competition. Strong demand for increased workload. Offers invited.
T/o: £3.3m
[more]Ref: 607183

Commercial Vehicle Body Builder for sale in West Midlands
Well-established, this business is very strong with an excellent trading history.
T/o: Not Specified
Asking Price: £3m
[more]Ref: 606872

Commercial Vehicle Hire & Maintenance for sale in UK
Operates in the waste marketplace and specialises in dustcarts, skip lorries and Bulk blower vehicles. Revenue is broadly split equally between maintenance and repair work and vehicle fleet hire. Assets are fully unencumbered. Highly profitable and well-established business, selling to Local Authorities and large waste disposal clients. No active marketing undertaken, and offers good opportunity to scale and grow.
T/o: £1.3m
Asking Price: £1.25m
[more]Ref: 606911

Designer Manufacturers Of Hydraulic Machinery for sale in Wales
Established for 48 years under same ownership retirement sale re-locatable nationwide.turnover £500,000 per annum ideal bolt-on opportunity Limited Company Sale £1.5m
T/o: Not Specified
Asking Price: £1.5m
[more]Ref: 607893

Drive & Power Electronic Engineering for sale in Midlands
Supplying water authorities and blue-chip commercial and industrial clients nationwide. Maintenance, repair and installation. Strong ongoing management. Profitable.
T/o: £1.5m
[more]Ref: 597343

Ductwork, Ventilation Installation & Design for sale in UK
Strong client base of mechanical contractors. Experienced and skilled workforce of installers. Good bolt-on opportunity. Bids invited.
T/o: £1m
[more]Ref: 607093

Electrical Contractors for sale in South Wales
This company has been established since 1984 and specialises in providing contracted pre planned preventative maintenance programmes for businesses using commercial catering equipment. The maintenance schedules often lead to the business supplying new equipment where a repair is not commercially viable.
T/o: £1m
Asking Price: £700k
[more]Ref: 605962

Engineering for sale in Dorset
The company was established in 1976 and has remained consistently busy ever since, outperforming and outlasting many of its competitors. It specialises in providing engineering services to the retail motor industry, the armed forces and defence logistics organisations. It carries out all forms of repair and refurbishment work, from cylinder head work, rebores, crank regrinds, pressure testing, and crack testing to complete engine overhauls. It also holds the agencies for two key engine re-manufacturers.
T/o: £525k
Asking Price: £495k
[more]Ref: 601486

Engineering for sale in Cambridgeshire
The business provides machining, welding and fabrication services, whilst they have the capability and machinery to carry out the work, outsourcing has become a prominent feature (up to 70%). Customer base includes the farming industry and a client accounting for more than a third of turnover. This business has a very consistent financial performance, good and loyal client base with much work outsourced. This would be an ideal opportunity for absorbing this within an existing or similar type of operation. Retirement sale of this long established concern (22 years plus).
T/o: £420k
[more]Ref: 606170

Engineering for sale in Derbyshire
Established 37 years ago, the business has been in the current vendors ownership for the last 3 years. It is now reluctantly offered for sale due to personal commitments. The business specialises in the production of injection moulded tools with an extensive client base including blue chip companies, as well as independent traders. The business is currently staffed by 3 Directors, 14 full time staff including 1 office manager and 1 part time administrator. The production is operational 24 hours a day all year round on a shift basis. The vendor has done no advertising as they have built up an excellent name and reputation within the industry. Our clients would very much like to stay on in some capacity as this will assist in the initial handover period, but also their knowledge of the business would be a great benefit to the new owner(s). This is an ideal investment opportunity for a similar business to add to their current portfolio.
T/o: £1m
Asking Price: £450k
[more]Ref: 606732

Engineering & Construction Suppliers for sale in UK
Established in 1978, this is a family run concern. Highly reputable, with a loyal and diverse client base. Scope to increase sales and marketing. Freehold. Commercial unit Circa 7,000sq. ft. Property guide price £600k. GP £450k, Adj Net £120k.
T/o: £1m
Asking Price: £300k
[more]Ref: 606418

Engineering & Fabrication for sale in UK
Established 1975. Highly reputable. Diverse client base, skilled workforce. Scope to expand. Commercial unit circa 13,000 sq. ft. in a one acre site. Property £500,000. GP 136,265.
T/o: £600k
Asking Price: £700k
[more]Ref: 607212

Engineering Components for sale in UK
Established 23+ years, with well-established client base. Flexible work practices. Experienced and skilled workforce. Forecast increase in turnover and profit for YE 31.03.09. Flexible lease option. GP 80.2%; NP 35% (£214k) Y/E 31.03.08. Offers invited.
T/o: £597.998k
[more]Ref: 604473

Fabrication for sale in Midlands
Broad spread of customers. Small labour force. Owner retiring. GP 60%, profits c. £150k.
T/o: Not Specified
[more]Ref: 604496

Forestry & Abricultural Machinery sales Engineers for sale in UK
Established client base. Scope to develop hire sales. Good bolt-on opportunity. Offers invited.
T/o: £500k
[more]Ref: 607716

General Engineering for sale in Yorkshire and the Humber
Well established general engineering company providing quality general engineering, machining and welding services to multi-national and private companies. The business has a strong reputation for quality of service with its diverse customer base. There are excellent and immediate opportunities to develop sales in a number of areas. EBIT of £400k.
T/o: £975k
[more]Ref: 607837

General Engineering Merchants for sale in Blackburn
This business is on a small one storey industrial estate unit approximately 5,000 sq. ft. in Lancashire. Established in 1989, it has had the same owners throughout. This is a genuine retirement sale. New lease available, rent approximately £12k pa. Viewing is highly recommended, leasehold.
T/o: £918k
Asking Price: £450k
[more]Ref: 606262

Heating Contractor for sale in
Mechanical Building Services specialist,including Design & Build;pre-designed; refurbishment & modification projects of all sizes, for end users & construction groups. This opportunity has the major advantage of continued involvement of the directors, by negotiation, together with a blue-chip customer base & substantial order book for 2008 already in place. Net profit £500k
T/o: £6m
Asking Price: £2.4m
[more]Ref: 605944

Heating Engineer Firm for sale in Hampshire
This is a superb opportunity to purchase a world class business that delivers service excellence within the Heating and Plumbing Industry. The loyal clientele include 5 star hotels, the rich and famous, and even royalty! All business is generated through repeat customers, referrals, and recommendations. The business includes a 7,500 sq. ft. property which has an award winning showroom along with warehouse and workspace. It also includes a fleet of 8 Mercedes vehicles of which three are brand new. NP £250k Freehold Available.
T/o: £600k
Asking Price: £1.3m
[more]Ref: 603024

Heating Engineers for sale in Yorkshire
This is a successful heating and engineering company. It has a valuable reputation with local authorities, specialising in property improvement programs. The company operates as main contractor and has excellent growth opportunities. Corgi Certificated. Experience in many energy sources, including alternative power sources. Capable management team in place. Net profit approximately £200k pa.
T/o: £2.4m
Asking Price: £1.2m
[more]Ref: 606189

High End Joinery & Fabrication for sale in South West
Growth potential. Blue-chip client base. Diversified product range. Well trained and skilled workforce. Represents 36.8% return on investment. Relocatable, or option to purchase freehold. Synergies for trade buyer with existing premises and overhead.
T/o: £550k
Asking Price: £295k
[more]Ref: 607840

Hydraulic Engineers for sale in East Midlands
Design, manufacture and servicing of hydraulic systems, suppliers of components. Eight experienced personnel. Seeking sale after 20+ years trading due to retirement. Major growth option in servicing and component sale areas. Expected increase 30%. 4,000sq. ft. industrial unit. Annual rent £9,600.
T/o: £700k
Asking Price: £300k
[more]Ref: 607959

Impact Extrusion for sale in Scotland
Impact extrusion company servicing the the automotive, perfumery, defence and general markets with such products like airbag connectors, perfume cans and shell casings. The company has a 10,000 sq. ft. factory equipped with 500 ton presses and a general machining facility. The order book is full for this year. We currently have 18 employees working single shifts.
T/o: £1m
Asking Price: £600k
[more]Ref: 607087

Industrial Doors for sale in UK
Industrial, commercial door sales and repairs. Price includes stock, vehicles etc. Freehold property available by agreement (extra £100k).
T/o: £1m
Asking Price: £220k
[more]Ref: 607304

Machine Tool Servicing/repair/safety Testing for sale in South West
Based Bristol area. Currently run from home & easily re-locatable. Same owner 17 years & now retiring. Enjoys a strong reputation & repeat client base. Turnover circa. £400,000 per annum Limited Company Sale £1.2 Million.
T/o: Not Specified
Asking Price: £1.2m
[more]Ref: 607901

Major Groundworks & Civils Company for sale in UK
This company has a well-established blue-chip client base. Profitable. Owner retiring.
T/o: £3.5m
[more]Ref: 606445

Manufacturer & Distributor of Palisade, Mesh and Chain Link Fencing for sale in Bridgend
Relocatable. Strong loyal client base in a variety of sectors, 54% exported to Ireland Company USP's; Uk manufacture, short lead times and flexibility; all of which exploit competitors weaknesses Ideal owner operator or bolt on business Scope to develop LEASEHOLD premises, 2 x industrial units, combined rent £10,500pa
T/o: Not Specified
Asking Price: £295k
[more]Ref: 607498

Marine Engineering for sale in East of England
Long-established precision engineering business, primarily involved in contract manufacturing of specialist marine components. Has strong relationships with key customers which include leading names in marine sector. Robust manufacturing systems delivering strong margins. Continuous growth over past five years.
T/o: £600k
[more]Ref: 607013

Metal Fabrication for sale in UK
M1/ A1 corridor. Established over 40 years. Broad client base. High level of client retention. Skilled workforce. Well equiped industrial premises, c.8,000sq. ft. Business property guide price £450k. GP £328k.
T/o: £1.2m
Asking Price: £275k
[more]Ref: 607723

Niche Engineering for sale in Midlands
Own retail products. Order book £1m+. 11,000 sq. ft. factory if required. CAD design software linked to N-C macining centres.
T/o: £1m
[more]Ref: 607970

Oil & Gas Equipment for sale in UK
Niche design and manufacture of products for highly corrosive environments in process industries especially oil and gas. Large export content, very profitable, high margins. PBT circa £700k.
T/o: £3.5m
[more]Ref: 606347

Plumbing & Heating for sale in UK
A long-established, well respected and profitable plumbing, central heating and air conditioning business. This business has a strong reputation built on an ethos of service excellence. The longevity and steady growth of the business demonstrates its strength and stability and provides an excellent platform for future development. This regional business supplies service to an enviable client list in both the public and private sector with a secure and regular source of profitable income from a number of long term contracts.
T/o: £700k
[more]Ref: 606582

Precision Engineering for sale in North
Based in the North of England in close proximity to major clients and road links. Established 30+ years. Genuine retirement sale. Offers a design, manufacturing and installation service in all steels, ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Extensive experience within the food, soft drink, brewing and textile industries. Well-established blue-chip client base and excellent industry reputation. Retainable strong management team and highly skilled workforce. Adj. operating profit of £375k for financial YE 2007. Significant opportunity to exploit and develop the business further.
T/o: £1.6m
[more]Ref: 604689

Precision Engineering for sale in South West
Equipped with latest CNC lathes and milling machines. Mainly subcontract work. Experienced works manager and six staff. Owner wishes to retire. Profits last year £200k.
T/o: £500k
[more]Ref: 605694

Precision Engineering for sale in West Midlands
Exceptional niche market business supplying one-off prototypes to production, batch quantities in all materials. Full QA and certification. Sales of £1.47m. Excellent management and workforce.
T/o: £1.5m
[more]Ref: 606152

Precision Engineering for sale in UK
An opportunity to acquire an established UK company that specialises in precision engineering. The company provides engineering subcontracting services to a wide variety of industries and has ISO 9002 accreditation. Offers are invited ideally for 50 per cent of the issued share capital of the company but consideration will be given to offers for 100 per cent.
T/o: £750k
[more]Ref: 607108

Precision Engineering & Machining for sale in UK
Bespoke product design and engineering/machining for Plc and blue-chip client base in various sectors. Ability to work with most materials. Well established. NW based. Senior Management team in place. Excellent reputation for quality and service.
T/o: £3m
[more]Ref: 607539

Precision Engineers for sale in UK
Extensive plant list. £2m order book. Lock up industrial premises, the rent is £72k pa. GP £505k Adj. NP £360k ('07). Offers invited.
T/o: £2.1m
[more]Ref: 606078

Precision Engineers for sale in UK
CNC turning / milling and assembly, production turning on plug board autos, jig and fixture design / manufacture. Trading for over 24 years under the same ownership. Well known and regarded. High levels of repeat business. Stable, skilled and reliable workforce. Good spread of customers and types of work undertaken, including medical, pharmaceutical and defence. Management structure in place with reduced operational reliance on current owners. Significant potential for growth both locally and by expanding into new areas. Offers invited.
T/o: £750k
[more]Ref: 606707

Precision Machining for sale in Barnoldswick
CNC Machine shop working for Rolls Royce aero engines, MOD, Toyota motor vehicles, General commercial work, and the Medical Sector. ISO 9001 2000 approval in place. Machine shop consists of 9 CNC machines and 5 manual machines. Also 2 buildings,1st building 3600 square foot plus 800 square foot office space on mezzamine, 2nd building 2550 square foot. Building 1 new build march 2003 building 2 new build oct 2005.
T/o: Not Specified
Asking Price: £795k
[more]Ref: 607690

Precision Machining & Fabrication for sale in Midlands
Highly regarded engineering company. Specialists in precision machining and fabrication. 80% repeat business and real growth potential. Expertise across all areas of the business and a skilled, capable team with exceptionally low staff turnover. Positioned at the top end of the market producing quality work on time. Success achieved using very little proactive sales or marketing input but focused on customer relationships, flexibility and value added services together with a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art machinery and technology.
T/o: £4.8m
[more]Ref: 607381

Precision Marine Engineering for sale in North East
This successful company was formed in 1982 as a supplier to the marine industry. The business has continued to grow and diversify its products, and when the current owner joined in 1990 new markets were developed. They are now one of the most respected suppliers of major branded marine engine spares. They also manufacture, repair and service marine engines. They supply depth senses to the environmental industry and also work with the brewing industry. This company has developed niche markets in key areas of precision engineering.
T/o: £325k
Asking Price: £350k
[more]Ref: 606206

Precision Subcontracting Engineering for sale in UK
Successful and profitable subcontract engineering business, based in the South East of England. The company carries out a full range of work from components for high speed counting machines, x-ray equipment, high speed centrifuge machines and manufactured parts for Formula One racing teams. Sales revenue: £1m - 5m. Net profit: £500k - £2.5m. Freehold. Relocatable.
T/o: Not Specified
Asking Price: £1m
[more]Ref: 607346

Precision Tool Makers & Engineers for sale in Northwest
Established client base, ISO accredited. Adj Net £200k. Offers Invited.
T/o: Not Specified
[more]Ref: 607655

Sheet Metal for sale in UK
This is a very long-established precision sheet metal company, based in the South of England and supplying fine limit sheet metal work. Markets include aerospace and defence work, ruggedised systems and also work panels, chassis and enclosures for some of the largest users of computer and electronic equipment. Possibly relocatable to purchasers premises. BP over 34%.
T/o: £2.1m
[more]Ref: 606115

Steel Fabrication for sale in North West
Engineering business for sale. N. Derbyshire. Versatile fabrication and machining business ISO 9001. Established for more than 30 years. Genuine retirement sale. Supplying water authorities and blue chip, commercial and industrial clients. Freehold.
T/o: £500k
Asking Price: £630k
[more]Ref: 606733

Steel Fabricator for sale in West Midlands
This company is a manufacturer and supplier of open steel flooring, handrail, balustrade in industrial and commercial applications. The business designs, supplies, erects staircases, platforms, walkways and architectural metalwork including car park balustrade, balconies and fencing products. Large stock of flooring and other specialist products. Established, varied customer base. Well-equipped factory with trained workforce. This business supplies throughout the UK with the opportunity to expand product lines and customer base.
T/o: £2.4m
[more]Ref: 606119

Structural & Civil Consulting Engineers for sale in South Midlands
A small to medium sized structural and civil consulting engineers for sale. This is an experienced, profitable and highly regarded business based in the South Midlands. There is a well-established broad client base over most market sectors.
T/o: £900k
Asking Price: £1.05m
[more]Ref: 606063

Structural Engineering Consultancy for sale in Surrey
Established in 1972 and under the stewardship of the current owner throughout this period, this leading structural engineering consultancy, undertakes assignments throughout the UK and overseas. Based in Surrey, this business, which can probably best be described as a small ‘boutique style’ operation has widespread experience and expertise in all aspects of structural engineering.
T/o: £890k
Asking Price: £995k
[more]Ref: 606549

Structural Steel Fabricators for sale in UK
Profitable, long-established steel fabrication and erection business for sale.
T/o: £4m
[more]Ref: 606988

Sub Contract Engineering Company for sale in Kings Lynn
Established in 1983. Skilled workforce. Commercial lock up circa 4,400 square feet. GP £465K
T/o: £1.36m
[more]Ref: 605965

Tooling Distributor for sale in South East
Engineering and cutting tool distributor with a strong customer base. The business has an excellent reputation with great potential for further growth.
T/o: £1m
[more]Ref: 607826

Water Company for sale in UK
Easy to manage business with a growing client base. Five bedroom house with nine acres of land. Freehold. Property guide price £1.75m.
T/o: £645k
Asking Price: £1.75m
[more]Ref: 606858

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