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manufacturing business for Sale in Wisconsin
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Other Manufacturing
Other Manufacturing
SE WI Building Products Manufacturer
Wisconsin, United States
WI, US
This Southeast Wisconsin-based manufacturing company specializes in fabricating premium components for homes and apartments. Serving a diversified mix of general contractors and builders the business has built an excellent regional presence. Operations are housed in a well-equipped facility. The company benefits from steady, year-round demand fueled by strong residential and commercial remodeling activity. Financially, the firm has achieved exceptional growth, with annual revenues rising from $1,000,000 to over $1,650,000 recently while maintaining robust profit margins. A defining attribute of this acquisition is its operational maturity and low owner-dependency. The current owner maintains a 25-hour work week. The company has a great workforce and an experienced plant manager. The companies production processes are well documented and the company just implemented a new ERP system that has helped standardize the production of products, cut down on errors and speed up work flows. This structured turnkey platform minimizes transition risk and offers a clear path for expansion. The SDE shown includes a rent charge of $72000, is based on the Last Twelve Months through May 2026, and is for a full-time owner-operator. The real estate is being offered for sale by in conjunction with the sale of the business for $1,100,000.
$890,000
$1,658,115Revenue
$309,888Cash Flow
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Machine Shops & Tools
Machine Shops & Tools
Established Precision Machining & Tooling Shop
Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Washington County, WI, US
This well-established precision machine and tool shop in Washington County, Wisconsin is available as the founder approaches retirement after more than two decades of ownership. The business has earned a strong local reputation for precision craftsmanship, competitive lead times, and hands-on service, with nearly all accounts located within 30 miles of the shop. The workforce consists of the owner, three machinists, and an administrative assistant, operating from a 12,000-square-foot leased facility with capacity to absorb 50%–100% more volume within the existing footprint. Annual revenue has held steady at roughly $1.0M–$1.1M with Seller's Discretionary Earnings averaging approximately $415K over the past three years. Asking price is $1,200,000, with stock inventory included; cash and receivables retained by the seller. The owner is prepared to support a reasonable transition.
$1,200,000
$1,075,000Revenue
$396,300Cash Flow
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Other Manufacturing
Other Manufacturing
Established Engraving, Trophy, & Awards Business in NE Wisconsin
Wisconsin, United States
WI, US
The 60+ year old company in the Fox Valley/NE Wisconsin is a well-established custom laser engraving business specializing in awards, trophies, plaques, and corporate recognition products on both the retail and wholesale levels. They have excellent customer retention as they have built a strong reputation for quality work, responsive service, and reliable turnaround times. Its customer base generates consistent, repeat demand tied to corporate events, academic programs, and seasonal recognition cycles. The workforce is stable with some employees being around for decades. The reason for the sale is that the owner wants to decrease his workload. The owner has full-time employment outside of this business and currently works as a production worker 35 hours per week in his off-hours from his regular employment. The 8000 sq foot facility could potentially house a complimentary business like printing, embroidery, screen printing, promotional products, etc. The price breakout is $725,000 for real estate and $240,000 for the business. The unassigned stock inventory of at least $30,000 is included in the sale price.
$965,000
$635,556Revenue
$125,163Cash 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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Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating manufacturing business acquisitions.
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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