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Automotive Automation, Controls & Gas-Detection Firm - SE Michigan

MI, US

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.

$1,200,000Asking Price
$1,229,299Revenue
$325,000Cash Flow
Industrial & Commercial Machinery
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Specialized Precision Machine Shop with Significant Growth Potential

MI, US

This company is a precision machining company specializing in prototype development and low-volume production for customers requiring highly accurate, custom-manufactured components. The company provides a comprehensive range of machining services, including CNC machining, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, Jig Grinding, OD/ID Grinding, and Surface Grinding, allowing it to manufacture complex, high-precision parts that many traditional machine shops are unable to produce. The company was established in 2003 with a focus on providing precision machining services for prototype and low-volume production. Since its founding, the company has built a reputation for manufacturing high-quality, custom-machined components while consistently meeting the demanding specifications of its customers. The company has remained debt-free since 2022 and continues to receive new customer inquiries despite having no dedicated sales force, demonstrating the strength of its reputation and the potential for future growth.

$1,800,000Asking Price
$1,182,601Revenue
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Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for manufacturing business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$489k
Median cash flow$100k
Median sale price$230k
Multiple range1.6x - 3.0x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.54m
Median cash flow$326k
Median sale price$900k
Multiple range2.3x - 3.6x

Over $2M

Median revenue$5.40m
Median cash flow$1.10m
Median sale price$4.20m
Multiple range3.2x - 5.1x

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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