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BUSINESS REFERENCE : GP113 / RightBiz SECURE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | | | | | | Secure Distribution Company Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: GP113 Location: South West Asking price: £115,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed Relocatable UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Motor & Transport | | TRADE TYPE: | Transport & Distribution | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £115000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
The company was established by its owner in 1993 and has always specialized in the provision of secure distribution. The bulk of its business is the transportation of alcohol, tobacco, foodstuffs, glass, paper and rail parts.
The vehicles on the fleet are fitted with GRP box bodies, have slam locks and secure cabs. They are also fitted with advanced tracking equipment and are fully alarmed.
The business has a small client bank made up of blue chip customers who have been dealing with this operation for many years. The stability is due to the reputation they have built over a number of years, their excellent track record of achieving delivery times and total reliability.
Vehicle Fleet
One eighteen ton MAN
One thirty three ton MAN Artic
One twelve ton MAN Artic
One seven and a half ton MAN
One Mercedes Sprinter
One Fork Lift Truck
Two Articulated trailers
Key Strengths:
Little or no competition
Excellent track record
Loyal and long serving staff
Secure premises
Growth and Expansion:
There are a number of key markets that could be exploited by a new management team. There is a significant amount of additional business that could be gained from the Customs and Excise Department especially in the area of seized drugs and alcohol. The pharmaceutical industry is a significant user of secure distribution as are the white goods and electronics manufacturers.
Correctly approached all of these could provide large volumes of business.
Employees:
Because of the nature of the work all employees are strictly vetted prior to being offered a position within the company. Terms and conditions are favourable and there is little or no turnover of staff.
Two partners
Two administrative staff
Four drivers
Advertising and Marketing:
The business does not carry out any marketing at all. For reasons of security the buildings and vehicles do not carry any company name or logos.
Premises and Security:
The company is based in an industrial unit on a small business park. The site is secured by a perimeter fence and locked gates. A Red wall Alarm system, comprehensive window grills and CCTV also protects the buildings. The total square footage of the site is circa seven thousand seven hundred square feet. Of this figure five thousand five hundred square feet is the yard with the remainder being offices and warehousing.
Business Hours:
As required by the demands of the business. However the drivers normally operate a forty-hour working week.
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. The business has a turnover of around £350,000 with gross profits of circa £82,000. The value of the company lies in its high profile client bank, its trading history and reputation and the fleet of vehicles. The owner will make all financial information available as part of the initial discussions.
Reason for Sale:
After a long and successful career in this niche sector of the logistics industry the owner has decided to retire.
Support and Training
There will be a full and professional handover to the purchaser for a period to be agreed as part of the overall sales negotiation. The owner is very keen to see the business he started continue to flourish and will be available on a consultancy basis for a few months after the sale | | | | | BUSINESS STATUS: | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | GP113 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
