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Sold. Freehold B2b Wholesaler Sales And Service Of Commercial Industrial Vacuums, Cleaning Machines &

LISTING DETAILS
Firms For Sale ID:
34153
Vendor reference:
AE052
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BUSINESS DETAILS
Location:
Primary sector:
Secondary sector:
Asking price:
£385,000  
Turnover / revenue:
£400,000
Net profit / cashflow:
Undisclosed
Years established:
50
Number of employees:
3
Employees / staffing:
The two directors work full time in the business. The business also employs a part time administrator and two full time service engineers normally (one currently)

OTHER DETAILS
Reason for selling:
The vendors are looking to retire.
Support and training:
The vendors will provide full support and handover period to ensure a seamless transition of ownership. They would also consider staying on for a further period if a new owner requested.
Business is relocatable:
Yes
Business is web-based:
No
Business is home-based:
No
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BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Freehold B2B Wholesaler Sales and Service of Commercial Industrial Vacuums, Cleaning Machines & Domestic Appliances
Ref.AE052
Location Cumbria
Asking Price GBP 385,000
This very well established and successful commercial sales and service business has been trading in the region for well over 50 years. The company has built up a sterling reputation in the county and a loyal blue chip commercial customer base who appreciate the high quality industrial equipment the company supplies.

The company supplies and services industrial, commercial and domestic vacuums, polishers, steam cleaners, sweepers and scrubber dryers, as well as standard domestic appliances (on a B2B basis). It has excellent supply agreements with major manufacturers including Nilfisk and Numatic. Approximately 66% of sales are for cleaning/vacuum machines with the remainder of sales being domestic type appliances that are sold on a commercial basis to its business customers. The business also does a very small bit of retail (more due to the fact that the business is located in the town centre but this could be easily expanded should a new owner wish to pursue further).

The business has two core revenue streams. Approximately 50% of revenues are via sales of the machines and the other 50% is via ongoing serving and maintenance of such machines. The business has two fully equipped vans that enable it to service and maintain customers equipment efficiently and professionally.

The business benefits from having very limited direct local competition due to the fact that it provides customers with a comprehensive sales and after sales service.

The business can boast a very impressive and loyal customer base and currently has circa 200 active commercial customers. Clients include large blue chip organisations, county councils, borough councils, care companies, hospitals, schools, care homes and hotels.

The business has a good team in place and achieves consistent, profitable results.

Expansion Potential
The business also has excellent opportunities to maintain and generate new revenues from its substantial customer base, as clients will return for accessories, upgrades and repairs as well as generating new sales via referrals.

This family run business has traded very successfully to date. It would certainly benefit from a new injection of energy, business acumen and proactive account management to maximize the many opportunities at its disposal and grow its existing customers spend through on-going account management..