What should I check first in a manufacturer?

Equipment condition and customer concentration. Worn machinery and a single dominant account are the two issues most likely to change the price.

manufacturing business for Sale in Colorado

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$183K Rev – Patented Infection Control Device photo

Medical Devices & Products

$183K Rev – Patented Infection Control Device

Denver County, Colorado, United States

Denver County, CO, US

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.

Custom Cabinetry Manufacturer – $3M+ Capacity, Prime Denver Market

Denver County, Colorado, United States

Denver County, CO, US

Established in 1998, this is a premier custom and semi‑custom cabinetry manufacturer located in Denver County, Colorado. Known for its craftsmanship, design excellence, and long‑standing partnerships with builders, architects, and designers, the company is well-positioned in both the residential (60%) and commercial (40%) markets with $400K in assets. Skilled team in place with engineers, a designer, a shop foreman, skilled fabricators, and installers. Milestone-based billing, where 65% is charged before manufacturing and procurement, improves cash flow management. Strong relationship with DEN airport general contractors and is one of three approved cabinetry vendors. New owner can leverage GC relationships to partner on more commercial contracts. Bottom Line: The business partners had a falling out in 2024, which led to mismanagement and overhead imbalances. The owner doesn't have the energy to grow the business and is ready to retire. Selling the business based on assets of $400K worth, brand recognition (over 26 years), and Goodwill. 2022: Revenue $1.9M, SDE $321K 2023: Revenue $3.2M, SDE $1.2M 2024: Revenue $2.4M, SDE $68K

$550,000

$2,352,281Revenue

-Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for manufacturing business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$466k

Median cash flow$92k

Median sale price$200k

Multiple range1.6x - 3.0x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.45m

Median cash flow$315k

Median sale price$883k

Multiple range2.3x - 3.9x

Over $2M

Median revenue$5.22m

Median cash flow$1.26m

Median sale price$4.58m

Multiple range3.2x - 5.0x

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.

What to know about manufacturing business acquisitions

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By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating manufacturing business acquisitions.

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.

Quantify customer concentration

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.

Understand the working-capital cycle

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.

Assess workforce and key-person risk

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.

Check environmental and regulatory exposure

Process chemicals, waste streams, and older facilities carry liability. A Phase I assessment and a review of permits and safety history are standard.

Separate real margins from owner add-backs

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Commonly yes. Tangible assets help with collateral, and qualification depends on clean financials, verifiable returns, and a seller who meets program requirements on the business side. Additionally, if real estate makes up a large component of the business's value, you can use a SBA 504 loan to finance the transaction.

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