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Well-Established Precision Machine Shop

South Central Connecticut County, CT, US

A well-established precision machine shop located in New Haven County, Connecticut, specializing in the custom manufacture and assembly of machined parts to exacting customer specifications. Founded over 35 years ago, the business has continually adapted to changing industry standards and client needs, delivering high-quality CNC machining, milling, turning, and assembly services to a diverse base of industrial clients. The company’s operations are housed in a 5,600-square-foot facility equipped with a comprehensive suite of modern machinery, including both horizontal and vertical machining centers, which supports a wide range of production runs from low-volume prototypes to larger-scale manufacturing projects. The company’s reputation has been built on a steadfast commitment to quality, reliability, and responsiveness. Projects are completed to tight tolerances and precise customer standards, leveraging in-house expertise, careful project management, and advanced equipment. The company. serves clients across various industrial sectors, offering versatile solutions ranging from simple custom components to complex, assembled finished goods. Its flexible manufacturing approach allows the company to adapt to a variety of job requirements, supporting both one-off and recurring customer needs. This business emphasizes customer-centric operations, focusing on reliable lead times, competitive pricing, and strong communication throughout each project. The team’s experience and collaborative environment contribute to efficient workflows and consistent output quality. Over its decades of operation, the business has earned a reputation for integrity and trustworthiness among local and regional manufacturers, maintaining long-standing relationships with repeat customers who value both the technical capability and dependable service provided. With established processes and underutilized machine capacity, the business offers significant potential for new ownership to scale operations by pursuing additional customer accounts or expanding into new markets. Operational continuity is supported by a stable team of experienced staff, and the current owner is committed to assisting with a smooth transition to new leadership. This opportunity represents a turnkey opportunity for an acquirer seeking a proven manufacturing platform in a strong regional market, with reliable operations, a skilled workforce, and a reputation for quality and performance.

$899,999
$1,415,158Revenue
-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.