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Automotive Automation, Controls & Gas-Detection Firm - SE Michigan
Michigan, United States
Asking Price$1,200,000
Revenue$1,229,299
EBITDA-
Cash Flow$325,000
Description
Established in 1999, this profitable, founder-led engineering and manufacturing company designs, builds, and services custom industrial controls, test and automation systems, and hazardous gas-detection safety systems for automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, national test labs, and government research programs across the Detroit automotive corridor.
Three complementary revenue lines (controls and automation engineering; custom test and automation systems; and fixed hazardous gas-detection systems) are underpinned by a recurring calibration-and-maintenance base of roughly $400,000 to $500,000 per year that renews across approximately 15 accounts. The company both engineers and manufactures its equipment in-house and owns several proprietary products (emissions canister-loading and helium leak-detection systems) that have never been actively marketed, an immediate, low-cost upside for a new owner.
Financial highlights: 2025 revenue of approximately $1.23M with adjusted owner earnings (SDE) of approximately $325K; 2026 is pacing to a record year of roughly $1.66M in revenue, on approximately 62% gross margin. No company debt.
The business has grown for more than 27 years almost entirely on reputation and referral, with no dedicated salesperson and effectively no marketing. A buyer who adds professional sales and marketing capability inherits deep, blue-chip relationships and a strong reputation with substantial untapped demand.
Owner-occupied real estate (two buildings, approximately 4,800 sq ft on roughly 2 acres) is available with the business or via lease-back. The company is SBA-financeable, and ownership is open to a transition period and limited seller financing. Financials, customer detail, and company identity are available to qualified buyers under a non-disclosure agreement.
Real EstateBuilding Size: 4800 sq. ft.
$1.20mNot Included in Asking Price
Number of EmployeesFull-Time: 5Contractors: 1
Year Established
1999
Reason Selling
Owner retirement.
Facilities & Assets
Owner-occupied real estate: two buildings totaling approximately 4,800 sq ft on roughly 2 acres, available with the business or via lease-back. In-house engineering and manufacturing capability, including shop equipment, tooling, test and fabrication gear, and a company vehicle. Proprietary product designs included. No company debt.
Support & Training
Owner will provide a transition period of a year or more (flexible) and will consider a minority or advisory role to support a smooth handover of engineering knowledge, customer relationships, and operations.
Market & Competition
Serves automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, national test labs, and government research programs across the Detroit automotive corridor. Deep, blue-chip relationships and a strong reputation built over 27 years. Demand for industrial controls, custom test and automation systems, and hazardous gas-detection safety systems remains strong, with recurring calibration and maintenance work providing a sticky revenue base.
Growth Opportunities
The business has grown for 27 years with no dedicated salesperson and effectively no marketing, so adding professional sales and marketing is the single largest untapped growth lever. Proprietary products (emissions canister-loading and helium leak-detection systems) have never been actively marketed, an immediate low-cost upside. Additional capacity, geographic expansion, and cross-selling recurring service into the existing customer base are also available.
Financing Options
Seller financing is available.No debt. SBA-financeable. Seller financing considered. RE available or leaseback.
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