Very Secure Manufacturing Business – Maitland, NSW

Established for over 14 years, this business specialises in metal fabrication, servicing a strong base of repeat clients across Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, and the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operation is supported by an experienced, long-term factory team, ensuring continuity, capability, and consistent output.

To help create an even more robust business for a buyer, the vendor has recently recruited an extremely experienced and skilled fabrication expert from the industry to add additional skills to the business. This person will be able to complete all tasks currently performed by the vendor, and the vendor has every confidence that he has the experience to competently manage the business should a buyer not wish to work in the business day-to-day.

The business operates from a purpose-built 1,000 sqm facility, ideally located in close proximity to its key clients. It has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality workmanship while maintaining competitive pricing within the market.

The current owner manages the estimating function, which is supported by established systems and processes. This function involves responding to RFQs using the custom-built in-house software, sourcing the right materials at prices that maintain strong margins and co-ordinating third-party activities such as painting, galvanising and the application of wear-resistant surfaces etc.

With these skills already in place and independent of the owner, a purchaser wishing to work in the business may wish to focus on other areas of the business, including business development, financial management, or learn these skills during the transition to be a backup in the office as and when required.

• Blue Chip Clientele
• Fully equipped and fitted 1000 sqm factory/office
• 4000 sqm site, ample room for storage, parking and expansion
• Low energy prices with 25Kw solar with Tesla battery backup.
• High-ceiling factory with access via high-lift roller door
• Spotlessly maintained workplace
• High focus on workplace safety
• Workshop Manager in place (employed 13 years)
• New hire can also back up the Workshop Manager’s role and any production members’ roles
• Long-term and skilled staff in place
• Solid annual revenue with strong profit
• FY26 Adjusted profit up 18% on FY25
• ROI 2-2.5 years for owner working 5-10 hrs per week
• Strong order book in place

Terms of settlement: The owner has priced the business very attractively to stimulate a quick sale, and full payment of any agreed offer is anticipated at settlement.

With a very experienced factory manager in place (13 years), the new hire and an experienced workforce and a large back catalogue of designs and fabrications in place, the business could run under management, or transition quickly to this model.

With all skills now in place, the owner feels that a handover could be provided very quickly but recognises that a buyer may wish for a longer period.

The vendor will provide a 3-month handover on a reducing basis of 4 days per week in month 1, 3 days per week in month 2 and 2 days per week in month 3.

Any on-site time will be charged at an hourly rate, while email or phone support will be provided at no cost.

Consideration will also be given to continuing with the business in a Consultancy capacity beyond the handover period.

Asking Price: $1,950,000 plus stock(approx $20,000). The price is non-negotiable. Vendor finance, retention or an earn-out will not be considered, as the vendor feels the asking price is extremely fair as set.