Specialist Suppliers Of Natural Cut Stone | | Undisclosed Relocatable | | Specialist Suppliers of Natural Cut Stone Ref No: GD088 Location: Ireland Leasehold/ Relocatable Freehold available at additional cost Asking Price: Offer around £473,000 | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 49499
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 63,116 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Building / Construction | | TRADE TYPE: | Building / Construction Supply | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £473000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
Established ten years ago this successful business is a specialist supplier of natural cut and uncut stone for stone walling, paving, sills, lintels and fireplaces. A wide range of other popular products are produced, including ready made stone pillars and unique garden items.
Any stone can be supplied and erected by the professional team with all work carried out being credited with the fact that the finished stone-work always blends perfectly with the surroundings in which they are built.
With such a focus on natural materials and workmanship, the business has built an enviable reputation, and won business on recommendation and referral. Not only does the business work with private individuals covering the whole of Ireland, they also receive orders from other stone masons, trade clients, hotels and listed buildings.
A variety of natural stone is supplied from various parts of the country and from their own leased quarries, which include black and blue limestone, black slate and quartzite. All stone is either cut and packaged by the qualified stonemasons ready for delivery or created into many other stone items. The company provide fast turnaround on all orders and have the facilities in place to accommodate the wide range of natural stone material.
Equipment
Since inception the vendor has invested in some of the best machinery in the industry. All machinery is modern, and well maintained, allowing for the safe and efficient processing of raw materials to finished product.
Customer Service/ Quality Assurance :
The business is dedicated to providing a high quality of work and to providing customer satisfaction. All customers are assured of receiving a comprehensive and courteous service. Extra care is taken by all the craftsmen who are fully qualified and C2 certified Stone-masons.
Employees:
The owner runs the business and has overall operational responsibility. He is assisted by his two sons, eight other staff , two quantity surveyors and subcontract staff when required.
Key Strengths:
From the current owners point of view, this family business is now easy to operate. All processes are streamlined, staff are well trained, passionate about quality, and loyal to the firm.
The business has excellent supplier relationships, which are flexible and independent and means that the company receives the highest quality material in the most efficient time possible. The length of trading, and quality of workmanship results in a high level of referral and repeat business plus a constant stream of orders.
Growth and Expansion:
The business currently offers a wide range of products and has the capacity to develop and produce additional merchandise.. The business has grown organically through recommendation and referral and has potential to do more by continuing to work and develop the business and by possibly opening a showroom in a City Location to showcase the products on offer to a wider audience.
Advertising and Marketing:
The majority of marketing is through word of mouth recommendation. There is a well designed company website, listing all the services and materials.
Premises:
The premises comprise of a well equipped leasehold factory with 3 cutting machines plus a display showroom, which is open at the weekend for customers convenience.
The rent is circa €1000 per month. The site is approx .5 acre with plenty of parking.
The vendor owns the freehold of the property which is available at additional cost under separate negotiation.
There are two leasehold quarries, one with 5 years remaining at a rental of €750 per month and the second with 8 years remaining at a rental of €1500 per month. The two quarries are approx ten miles apart.
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5.30pm
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.
Turnover for 10 month to April 2010 circa €750,000
Gross Profit circa €529,000
Equipment with approx value of circa €200,000
Reason for Sale:
To concentrate on other business interests.
Support and Training:
The vendor is agreeable to a negotiated period of training and handover to ensure the successful transition of operations to new ownership
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