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BUSINESS REFERENCE : IL009 / RightBiz TIMBER MERCHANT/SAWMILL WITH SUBSTANTIAL FREEHOLD | | | | | | Timber Merchant/Sawmill with Substantial Freehold Producing wooden pallets, fencing and biofuel products with contracts in place with large UK companies Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: IL009 Location: Northern Ireland Freehold Asking price: Ł1,250,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed Relocatable UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Manufacturing | | TRADE TYPE: | Other | | SALE: | Agent Sale | FREEHOLD: | Ł1250000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
Established 28years ago and in the present location for 21 years, this business is a large independent timber merchants. The business has an established supply line of raw materials. Timber products are manufactured from wood sourced from sustainable forests producing wooden pallets, fencing, shavings and sawdust.
Contracts have been set up with major UK high street supermarkets and bags of firelighters are produced and distributed to these and other retail stores across the UK and Ireland .
With little local competition the business has developed an excellent reputation with clients. Nearly all timber is sourced from sustainable forests and conscious of the environment the business has sought ways to save energy and recycle with logs being used for firelighters, sawdust for poultry farmers and shavings for the equine sector.
With the structure already in place there is an opportunity to retail products to other markets such as bark for garden mulch and off cuts and chippings for the production of chipboard, which would certainly increase turnover.
Equipment:
The business has invested in the manufacturing and technology facilities. The equipment is capable of cutting 200 tons per week. Presently the business is cutting 35 tons per day and there is great potential to do more business. The owner’s health is currently preventing this opportunity.
Band saw sharpening equipment
Sagem Edger
2 Demar Firewood Machines
Kirkbride Double Bandsaw
48" Stenner Re-saw
36" Stenner Re-saw
White Multi-Rip
MEM Cobra Multi-Rip
MEM Tele Twin Double Band
Stenner Double Band and Chipper Canter
Stenner Edger
2 Multi Head Cross Cuts
Stenner Multi Head Cross Cut
Crane Fruehauf 35' Curtain Side Trailer
2 ICB Telescopic Forklifts
Daf CF 430 6X2 Tractor Unit
Customer Service:
Over the years the company has earned an excellent reputation for producing top quality products with excellent customer service and has established the business as a first class sawmill and timber supplier.
Clients:
The business welcomes customers from retail and trade alike and is committed to the highest standards of product and service having established a large portfolio of diverse, customers including corporate, private local individuals and local companies.
Key Strengths:
The business is well established and profitable with an excellent supply line and a strong and growing customer base, retaining a high level of return custom; a great many of whom having done so on a regular basis and for many years.
The company has earned an outstanding reputation for its excellent quality products and highly trained staff. The result of this combination of strengths is a differentiation in its marketplace, allowing for the sustaining of margins at no loss to custom – a clear competitive advantage.
Growth and Expansion:
This is an outstanding opportunity to build on the existing business levels and customer base of this company, with potential to develop new customer lines and stretch the capability of the cutting equipment nearer to its limit of 200 tonnes per week. The market outlook is good and the business could easily accommodate further growth.
With a strong demand for this business’s products, combined with a capacity to increase turnover, a new owner contributing fresh ideas will have every advantage of building on an excellent platform.
Employees:
A trained workforce is employed of one owner/general manager, seven full time process workers and one administration person.
Advertising and Marketing:
To date the business has invested limited money on marketing. The business is recognised for its expertise within its relevant fields of operation, and therefore most of its work comes via word of mouth. The Company delivers what it promises. The owner recognises that investment in a company website and introducing new sales function would be a valuable asset.
Premises:
The freehold site and buildings are included in the sale and are approximately three acres in total. The site comprises of separate buildings including an industrial sawmill facility with offices, WC’s, and stores with adjacent car parking / yard area. Additionally on site there is a two storey dwelling house.
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 is financially stable. Turnover is circa Ł400,000 per annum, with the potential to double both turnover and profit. The vendor feels that with investment in marketing combined with the opportunities indicated here, the business could dramatically increase its revenues.
Reason for Sale:
The owner is placing the business for sale due to health reasons.
Support and Training
The current owner will provide all necessary training and all relevant contacts to allow continuity of trading | | | | | BUSINESS STATUS: | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | IL009 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
