Specialist Rural Fencing Erectors For Agricultural & Countryside Sector | | Undisclosed Worcestershire | | Specialist Rural Fencing Erectors for Agricultural & Countryside Sector Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: GB169 Location: Worcestershire Relocatable Asking price: £130,000 | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 63932
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With over 45 years experience within agricultural and countryside management, this truly reputable business has established itself as a leading fencing specialist within the agricultural/countryside marketplace.
The business specialises in the supply and erection of all types of rural fencing across the region, using a large range of different materials. Its range of products and services include:
Stock Fencing
Post & Rail
Rabbit Fencing
Wild Animal Park Fencing
Horse Netting
Deer Fencing
Electric Fencing
Exclusion
Conservation
Wild Boar Fencing
The business provides a high quality service based on knowledge, skill and experience, ensuring the correct product is specified and installed, making certain customers receive excellent value for money and fitness of purpose. The vendors have invested in good quality equipment over the years to guarantee the installation is done professionally, sympathetically and on time, with minimum damage to the land.
This business benefits from an ideal location with low annual rent. A new owner could remain at the current site or relocate, if need be. The business can genuinely boast a first class reputation and good profitability.
Equipment:
The business has invested in a high level of equipment over the years to ensure its ongoing success. Net asset value is circa £50,000, and includes road vehicles and extensive plant and equipment necessary to carry out a broad scope of works.
Customer Service:
The business is known for its friendly and knowledgeable team. Good advice is the preferred option, with emphasis on correct specification rather than price, all backed up with reliability. Projects are completed on time with minimum disruption.
Key Strengths:
• Reputation/Market presence
• Infrastructure including plant and equipment
• Experienced and knowledgeable staff
• Customer base
• Profitability
• Location
Key Opportunities:
There are several opportunities to grow this business further. An excellent reputation has been established so the geographical area could be expanded, plus it could branch out into more commercial fencing, civils (working with the utility companies) and also residential fencing. This could easily be accommodated within the current infrastructure.
Employees:
The business employs five full time staff, who include two foremen and three fencing operatives. One director is responsible for pricing, but does NOT work full time in the business. The other director also does not actively work within the business.
Advertising and Marketing:
The business utilises national and regional specialist publications (e.g. Country Landowner magazine, Deer Farmer magazine, English Nature magazine) to market the business as well as attending countryside shows. There is also a basic company website.
Premises:
The business operates from a yard with a secure storage building circa 90’ x 30’. The yard is ideally located approximately 3 miles from the nearest motorway junction. Current rent is circa £5,000 per annum. The business could easily be relocated should the new owner require.
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 is circa £353,000 p.a. Gross profit is circa £195,000 and Net Profit is circa £49,000 p.a. All plant and equipment is included within the sale.
Please note this is a goodwill and asset sale.
Reason for Sale:
One director has another business interest he wishes to pursue, while the other director is looking to retire.
Support and Training:
All necessary training and a full handover are available to ensure continuity of trading. The vendor is also prepared to stay on for a further period, should this be required, subject to separate negotiation. | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | REFERENCE: | GB169 / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
