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Other Manufacturing

Mfg of Specialized Industrial Automation Equipment

NC, US

Established, Vertically Integrated Manufacturer of Specialized Industrial Automation Equipment This established manufacturing company develops, produces, and supports proprietary equipment and technology solutions for specialized industrial applications. The Company maintains a fully integrated operating model, combining product development, manufacturing, software, and customer support to deliver mission-critical solutions to a diverse customer base. The business generates consistent multi-million-dollar annual revenue and serves a broad mix of commercial and industrial customers, including numerous long-standing relationships with well-established organizations. Operations are led by an experienced management team that functions independently of ownership, with key personnel expected to remain following a transaction, providing continuity for a buyer. Investment Opportunity: The Company is in the midst of a near-term operational and financial recovery. Recent earnings have been affected by identifiable, largely non-recurring factors and temporary market conditions. Management has implemented initiatives to restore performance, and the business continues to benefit from proprietary technology, established customer relationships, and a strong operational foundation. Detailed financial information, including adjusted earnings analyses and supporting documentation, will be made available to qualified buyers following execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement. change currency

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Industrial & Commercial Machinery
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$1.8M EBITDA - Supplier for Poultry Processing Plants

Lincoln County, NC, US

The Company is a dedicated, full-service supplier and consulting platform built exclusively for poultry processing plants across North America. The Company generated $8.3M in 2025 revenue with Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.8M, expanding EBITDA margin to 22%. Diversified, Low-Concentration Base No single processing plant exceeds 5% of revenue across a national customer base — limiting reliance on any one account. Patented, Safety-Engineered Moat Exclusive Easy Change picking technology and decades of picking-room expertise are not easily replicated by generic suppliers. Margin Expansion Gross margin expanded from 35% to 44% and Adjusted EBITDA margin nearly tripled in two years, with runway remaining from inventory and marketing investment. Founded in 2005, the Company has built a business around patented, safety-engineered picking technology, same-day parts fulfillment, and over two decades of category-specific expertise — serving customers across U.S. and Puerto Rico. This communication relates solely to a potential change-of-control M&A transaction involving an eligible privately held company. It is intended only for prospective acquirers who will acquire control and actively participate in management and is not an offer or solicitation of securities. If these criteria do not apply to you, this communication is not intended for you; please do not access or review the transaction materials.

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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

GW

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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