Inspect the equipment and the capex runway
Tour the floor with someone who knows the machines. Ask the age, maintenance history, and remaining life of every major asset, and budget for the replacements the seller has been deferring.
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Imagine stepping into your own thriving printing business in beautiful Colorado Springs! This well-established print shop has been serving the community for years, and now it's ready for someone with printing experience to take it to the next level. You'll love the diverse revenue streams this business offers. From high-volume digital jobs to traditional offset printing, plus graphic design, custom signage, and promotional products - there's something for every type of client. Your customer base includes everyone from small local businesses to large corporations, schools, and nonprofits. The repeat business alone will give you peace of mind knowing revenue keeps flowing. What makes this opportunity special? You're getting proven equipment, established client relationships, and a solid reputation that took years to build. The current owner has invested in modern technology and eco-friendly processes, so you won't need major upgrades right away. The location in Colorado Springs puts you in a growing market with plenty of opportunities. You'll have room to expand into neighboring areas when you're ready. Whether you want to focus on the existing services or add new offerings, this business gives you that flexibility. This isn't a startup gamble - it's a profitable operation with real financials and a track record of success. The current systems and processes are already in place, so you can focus on growing rather than building from scratch. If you have printing experience and want to be your own boss in a business that serves an essential need, this could be exactly what you've been looking for.
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The Company is a U.S.-based medical device provider specializing in proprietary infection control solutions for the healthcare sector. Its flagship offering is a patented, single-use containment device designed to isolate oral suction implements, thereby reducing cross-contamination risks and ensuring compliance with rigorous clinical safety standards. Operating an efficient, scalable outsourced manufacturing model, the business has secured established partnerships with top-tier national distributors, driving a robust recurring revenue profile with high customer retention. With a universally compatible design that integrates into diverse hospital workflows, the Company offers a proven "standard of care" solution with significant potential for expansion through procedural kit integration.
National transaction benchmarks for manufacturing business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating manufacturing business acquisitions.
Tour the floor with someone who knows the machines. Ask the age, maintenance history, and remaining life of every major asset, and budget for the replacements the seller has been deferring.
Many manufacturers have one or two accounts that make up most of revenue. Get a customer-by-customer breakdown and understand the switching costs that keep them.
Inventory, work-in-process, and receivables tie up real cash. Establish how much working capital the business needs to run and whether it is included in the deal.
Skilled operators and a plant manager are often hard to replace in the short run. Identify who holds the know-how and what retention looks like after close.
Process chemicals, waste streams, and older facilities carry liability. A Phase I assessment and a review of permits and safety history are standard.
Scrutinize the add-backs in seller discretionary earnings. Equipment leases, related-party rent, and deferred maintenance can make the margins look better than they are.
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