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electronic and electrical equipment manufacturing for Sale in Massachusetts

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Electrical & Mechanical
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High End Residential Home Services / Cash Flow $298,0000

Middlesex County, MA, US

High-end residential A/V systems. This company, located a short ride from Boston, Massachusetts, holds distribution rights to some of the industry's best brands. With a long history of serving its customers, the company continues to achieve sustained, profitable organic growth through word of mouth. This would be a great opportunity for an audio/video company to open a new location and tap into its luxury product lines, or for an individual who wants to own and operate their own business and forge their destiny. While industry experience or being tech-savvy could be beneficial, this business could be purchased by someone who enjoys working with people who appreciate crafting beautiful audio and/or video systems in their homes. The Seller is open to assisting in training a new owner and holding a small amount of paper for the right buyer. It is expected that a long-term lease could be arranged with the current property owner. A great add-on would be industrial and commercial A/V systems. SDE $298,0000 / Asking $650,000

$650,000
$847,000Revenue
$298,000Cash Flow
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Electronic & Electrical Equipment

Industrial Automation Controls Company

Hopkinton, MA, US

This small, creative, and agile company provides extensive automation technology installations across industries… patented technology that streams critical operational data directly into plant management systems, giving leadership clearer visibility and enhanced insight into real-time performance. Many of their clients are household names in the Medical, Software, Packaging, Automotive, Technology, Solar, Aerospace, and Recreational Industries. Some of the world’s largest producers rely on this company's technology to boost efficiency, minimize downtime, and streamline workflows. While the current patent does not directly address AI implementations, its underlying technology can be effectively combined with AI systems. As such, it is a significant enabler for organizations seeking to develop or enhance AI-driven operational solutions. Business Highlights & Competitive Strengths 1. Proven Legacy & Engineering Expertise 2. Diverse & Flexible Product / Solution Portfolio 3. Strong Customer-Service & Customization Culture 4. Underserved Niche Market with Opportunity for Growth An ideal Buyer for this business could be a larger Packaging, Robotics, Technology, or Engineering enterprise, or any venture serving the industrial automation market. The company might also be a good fit for an enterprising financial buyer with the skill set to scale the company to its full potential. The Sellers see their company as a potential acquisition or tuck-in to a larger organization that could better leverage their patents and technology for greater scale or access to their extensive customer base. Recurring revenue is generated by serving the MRO needs of their current accounts; there are no active sales or marketing efforts to drive revenues. • Sales over the last 4 years have ranged from $900K - $2.4 million • Cash flow roll-up for 2024 is $432,271 • Asking Price $650,000 • Significant NOL on the current balance sheet. • Senior management is open to assisting with the business's transition.

$750,000
-Revenue
$432,000Cash Flow

What to know about electronic and electrical equipment manufacturing acquisitions

GW

By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating electronic and electrical equipment manufacturing acquisitions.

Customer programs, not products, are the asset

Get revenue by customer and by program, and find out how sticky each one is. Contract electronics and custom electrical equipment are often designed into a customer's product, which makes the relationships durable but concentrated. A business priced near 4.0 times earnings is being valued on the assumption those programs continue.

Engineering capability is the moat and the dependency

Identify who holds the technical knowledge and whether it transfers. The ability to design, certify, and build to spec is what differentiates these shops, and it frequently sits with a small engineering team or the owner. With only about 7 percent of these sellers offering financing, secure the engineering talent through retention agreements and a genuine transition.

Component supply chain and obsolescence are real risks

Stress-test the supply chain and the bill of materials for obsolescence. Electronics manufacturers depend on component availability, lead times, and parts that can go end-of-life. Review sourcing concentration, inventory exposure, and how the business handles last-time buys and redesigns.

Certifications and quality systems gate the customers

Verify that certifications customers require actually transfer. Many customers will only buy from suppliers holding specific quality, safety, or industry certifications, and those approvals can require re-qualification under new ownership. Verify which certifications the business holds and whether a change of control triggers customer re-approval.

Equipment and facility support the capability

Inspect the test, assembly, and production equipment and verify what is owned. About 17 percent of these businesses own their real estate, and the productive equipment can be both valuable and specialized. Assess condition, remaining life, and any deferred capital expenditure.

Margins reveal whether it competes on price or capability

Read gross margin as a signal of differentiation. A contract manufacturer competing purely on price runs thin margins and is vulnerable to underbidders, while one selling engineering and reliability holds margin and customer loyalty. Compare this business's margins to its revenue base of roughly 1.5M and ask what keeps customers from re-sourcing the work elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Request revenue by customer for three years and determine whether the business is designed into its customers' products or simply fills purchase orders that could move to a competitor. Design-in relationships with high switching costs justify the premium multiple; commodity assembly does not.