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Flooring - Comm., Ind., Marine - Withheld,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Fifteen percent net profit margins. Twelve million backlog. 100% bondable. One million line of credit. Name recognition with every major contractor in the Southeast. Company is asked to bid on every high-end project. Unique services include engineering and design with total in-house installation by company employees. Customers primarily in the southeast, however, have and will complete jobs throughout the United States . Marine and off-shore customers have been world-wide from shipyards to off-shore drill rigs. Please not a “C” Corporation, consequently, a stock transaction is preferred and will provide a hold harmless agreement. Owners own real estate and will include or lease facilities. Additional information available on this business by visiting www.trgi.net.
Withheld, Alabama

Painting / Commercial / Indust - Withheld,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

21% net profit margin. Commercial, industrial, special coating, wall covering and sheetrock finishing. Reviewed financials. Business is located geographically in the middle of industrial, chemical, marine and commercial industries. Largest in the area. Largest customer to date generated $7.5 million in revenue resulting in over $1.1 million of taxable income a few years ago. Experience, reputation and manpower capable of growing company for years to come. Founder and owner is over 65 years young, has some health issues and simply wants to retire. Management team is in place with key managers fairly young and capable of continuing to run the company if needed.
Withheld, Alabama

High-Voltage Distribution, Lighting - Withheld,Florida

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

$28 Million backlog. Substation construction, maintenance and rebuild. Large scale military electric residential construction nationwide. Client base is Government and Utilities as well as large military housing developers. Premier clients include Actus Lend Lease, Balfour Beatty Construction, Hunt Building, Hensel Phelps Construction, Tucson Electric Power & Singing River Electric. Growth opportunities are unlimited as per NERC and EC&M Magazine. Management is in place and will remain. In addition there is a well established sister engineering company with over 10 years of joint teamwork on most contracts. World Trade Center, New Yankee Stadium power substation, New England Power and Solar PV Design in Hawaii. Employees are well trained and certified with several years of service. Both companies would consider a joint acquisition.
Withheld, Florida

Masonry Construction / Repair - Withheld,Florida

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Fourteen percent net profit margin. Backlog of six million. Provides labor, materials and complete services to 90% commercial and 10% high-end residential customers. Located in a thriving market and has contracts with condominium complexes, military installations and shopping centers. Solid reputation focusing on quality instead of quantity. Founder and owner of this 35-year-old business has developed and trained an experienced management team in each category. Some have been with him for 18 years, others over 10 years. Owner has designed an exit strategy and has a management staff well trained to continue operations.
Withheld, Florida

Plumbing & Piping Comm. Ind. - Withheld,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Strategic buyer wanted. Currently has $16 million under contract. An additional $18 million is projected at the same location within four years. Plumbing and air conditioning piping. Owners are concerned with maintaining quality work and meeting these growth needs with bonding capacity and working capital. One is in his upper sixties and ready to retire. The others would take an appropriate employment agreement. Current customer base will provide between $50 and $60 million in revenue within the next two years. Currently they have resources and are capable of $20 million in revenues annually. Over the years they have built an excellent reputation in commercial plumbing, piping and utilities. Prior to closure of several chemical plants, half of their revenues came from industrial rigging, plant maintenance, millwright and fabrication. Licensed in Alabama , Florida and Mississippi . Additional information available on this business by visiting www.trgi.net.
Withheld, Alabama

Plumbing - Piping - Utilities - Withheld,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Twenty percent plus “net” profit margins. Low overhead. Ten million backlog of contracts. Work done on a negotiated basis, not in a bid situation. Revenues indicated on a completed job basis, cash flow steady on a draw type basis. Some jobs take up to three years for completion. Some employees have been with owner for all of his twenty-six years in business. Owner is in his sixties and has started thinking about an exit strategy. Will take an employment agreement and phase out of the business. Market is unlimited for upward growth with a strategic and/or energetic, enthusiastic buyer. Customer base includes condominiums, school systems, hospitals, airports, libraries, churches, hotels, resorts, government and physician offices. Real estate includes three acres of land, modern 7,500 square foot facility with 2,000 square feet for mezzanine storage. Can be purchased, leased or removed from purchase. Additional information available on this business by visiting www.trgi.net.
Withheld, Alabama

Medical Equipment Distributor - Withheld,Louisiana

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Company sells and leases a full-line of respiratory and durable medical equipment primarily to patients with pulmonary diseases and is also branching out into diabetic supplies. Equipment offerings include oxygen, nebulizers, hospital beds, wheel chairs, commodes, power chairs, scooters, and CPAP and Bi-PAP machines. Newly renovated 5,000 square foot facility located in the second fastest growing community in the state. This business also owns and operates a pharmacy under subcontracted management. Contracts in place with Humana, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare and most major insurers. Company has built a loyal and repeat customer base since its inception 10 years ago. A great lifestyle in which to live and work. Additional information available on this business by visiting www.trgi.net.
Withheld, Louisiana

Underground Utility / Excavati - Confidential,Florida

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Certified. 32% Net profit margins. $320,618 of revenue per employee. Owner has over twenty years experience in this field. Key employees are all cross trained for multiple jobs, most in their 30’s and willing to stay with the new owner. Some have been with the owner since the start of this company. Customer base on completed contracts include city, county, state and federal. Schools, water coupled with waste water projects, Department of Transportation roadway projects. Overall revenue is fairly well split 50/50 between commercial and residential. Their work is exclusively lock and key. Upside is unlimited because of it’s location in the heart of the fastest growing geographical region in The United States.
Confidential, Florida

Furniture Dealer / Commercial - Confidential,Mississippi

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Twenty-eight percent net profit margins. Highly respected, locally owned. On site warehousing, delivery crews, salespeople. Over ten years of successful operation yielding a large customer base that covers four Southeastern States. Top quality lines that are purchased by Government Service Organizations, different state and healthcare contracts that allow buyers to purchase without bidding or with pre-negotiated pricing. Company also designs, installs and does space planning for their clients. Product offerings include office furniture, filing systems and cubicles. Owner has some health issues and will be available to assist new owner during the transition stage of learning the customer base while becoming comfortable with the overall operations. Additional information is available on this business by visiting our website at http://www.trgi.net
Confidential, Mississippi

HVAC / Electrical / Mechanical - Confidential,Mississippi

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Gulf Coast Company. 20% “net” profit margins. Serves the largest government installations, bases and the largest area residential home builders. Multiple state licenses include HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing. Well established, in business 22 years with a combined management experience of over 60 years. Their 45 radio dispatched trucks are the largest in the area and service several repeat customers consisting of over 1,200. Upside potential is unlimited due to the growth in the area in both revenues and profit. Owner was born in the area, is ready for retirement and will assist in the transition of ownership.
Confidential, Mississippi

Steel Fabrication, Dist., Erection - Confidential,Louisiana

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Metal Products. Revenues are equally split between commercial, industrial and residential markets. Twenty percent net profit margins. Sales, service, repair and installation services. Customer base includes school boards, industrial plants, commercial and residential. Largest in their area of the state. Excellent upside potential as they turn away certain types of work. Largest percent of profit comes from repair and service work for large employers that have been with them several years. Company currently operates within a fifty mile radius, there is a great opportunity to extend work outside this zone. Rebuilding is stronger with steel and known for its long term cost effectiveness, resistance to fire, insect damage and extreme weather conditions. More information on this business can be found by visiting our website at http://www.trgi.net
Confidential, Louisiana

High Performance Auto Components Mfr. - Southeast,Confidential

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Highly profitable designer / manufacturer of a range of racing components for the international high performance automotive market. Majority of revenues on a cash basis. Made in the USA and of the highest caliber. The firm’s products, clutches, flywheels and pressure plates are backed by the best guarantee in the industry. Sales up 14% over prior year, EBITDA 35%. State of the art production process permits speedy customization to customer specifications, orders typically turned around for delivery within 24 to 48 hours. Two recently built and modern facilities, 12,000 and 15,000 square feet, for sale or leased. Infrastructure can support significantly increased output without additional capital because company currently operates at about 50% using a single shift. Extensive and growing dealer network on an international basis. Managing principals would be willing to remain and highly trained and motivated technical staff, collectively representing centuries of industry experience, will continue indefinitely.
Southeast, Confidential

Manufacturing, Fabrication, Design - Southeast,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Company’s primary business is fabrication and manufacture of equipment and machinery for the wood products, oil field and various other industries. The company utilizes state of the art equipment in its complete manufacturing process including design, steel cutting and fabrication, machine shop and fabrication shop. Company has construction crews to install the equipment it manufactures, including site prep, foundations, steel erection, machinery installation, piping and start up. The company also operates related businesses that sell industrial supplies and steel in both wholesale and retail markets. The company has been in business for thirty-three years, serving the southeastern states, the U.S. and international markets. Owner is over age 65 and simply wants to retire. Key employees will stay and experienced department heads will take employment agreements. 40 plus acres of real estate including several modern buildings. Two years of backlog work exceeding annual revenues.
Southeast, Alabama

Commercial Turnkey Printer - Wholesale - Confidential,Georgia

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Commercial printing, wholesale trade. State-of-the-art equipment allows company to provide clients with high quality printing services “faster” and at a “better rate” than the competition. In full compliance with local, State and Federal EPA and OSHA requirements. Specialty is between 200,000 to 300,000 copies. Diversified client base of 300 active accounts including several blue-chip customers, as marked by long-lasting relationships, as evidenced by a client retention rate of 90%. Turnkey capabilities, quick turn-around, shifts are 24/7 and they meet deadlines. Digital proofing, direct to plate, sheet-fed, web offset. Customer base is US wide, offer protection for trade. No customer generates more than 20% of their revenues. Company operates out of a leased facility with 38,000 sq. ft. under roof with a competitive and lengthy lease. Owner is in mid-sixties and has a planned exit strategy for retirement. Some key employees have been with him for over 20 years and will remain with an appropriate employment agreement.
Confidential, Georgia

Manufacturer of Engineered Roof Trusses - Confidential,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Thirty-two years in business. Also distributor of engineered wood products LVL Beams and I Joists. Customer base located in four southeastern states including rebuilding process on the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coast. Key employees average over ten years of service. Nine acres of real estate provides additional opportunity for adding steel trusses and/or wood panel systems. Owner will continue service under an appropriate agreement.
Confidential, Alabama

Sports Complex - Confidential,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Full service sports and fitness complex. This 28,000 square foot facility boasts 7 batting cages, 4 baseball and 3 softball, fitness center with Nautilus style machines and ellipticals, an indoor field with state-of-the-art artificial turf, concession area and a retail sports store stocked with baseball, football and soccer clothing and equipment. Business also has meeting and party rooms available for rental as well as the ability to host large parties such as teams and church groups. Individual coaching and lessons are also available. Company has shown stable growth with an increase in revenues each year since its inception in 2004. Located in a resort area in the second fastest growing county in the state.
Confidential, Alabama

Electrical Contracting - Commercial - Confidential,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

38% Net profit margin. Twenty-six years in business. Design, build, lock and key, prompt and on time work, within or ahead of schedule. Does both prime and sub work with city, county, state and federal customers also hospitals and chemical plants including sub-station platforms. Several key employees have over 10 years of continuous service. Superintendents / foreman have responsibility for each job with support from management. Top and bottom line could easily double with a little passion. Two owners, one over age 65 will take a consulting agreement, the other an employment agreement. All employees will remain.
Confidential, Alabama

Fire Protection - Consulting - Design - Confidential,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

33% net profit margins. Twenty-seven years of service. Reviewed financials. Automatic sprinkler design / installation (including wet and dry pipe systems). Pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems design and installation. Foam fire suppression design and installation (low, high expansion, AFFF). Gaseous fire suppression systems design and installation (FM-200). Detection, alarm and control systems design and installation. Room integrity testing, consulting for clean agent fire suppression systems. Specifying and installing pumps, underground and water supplies. Track record in working with Navy, Army, Air Force, general contractors and end user customers in almost any industry is impeccable. Owners are a “C” Corp., consequently, would prefer a stock transaction for tax reasons. One will stay together with all key employees under an appropriate employment agreement. Members of FFSA, NFPA, NFSA, AFSA, Fire Marshall Assn., Chamber of Commerce.
Confidential, Alabama

Civil Engineering - Municipal & Private - Confidential,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

50 Years in the same area. Water, sewer, paving, storm drains, marine, airfield, water tanks, sewer plants coupled with subdivision design and construction supervision. Customer base includes several cities in one of the fastest growing counties in the state. Some state work including utilities and highway design. Completed jobs total approximately 1,000 with the majority of working plans on file. Real estate can be purchased or leased at fair market value. Owner simply wants to retire.
Confidential, Alabama

Industrial - Marine - Safety Supplies - Confidential,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Thirty years in business. Double digit net profit margins. Regional, general line distributor of industrial supplies. Truly dedicated to the principle of "one-stop shopping". Stocks in excess of 15,000 items of hand tools, power tools, general hardware, cutting tools, abrasives, contractors supplies, safety supplies, janitorial supplies, chain, wire rope, hydraulic, water, air hose & fittings and many other products. Member of a national buying group. Customers include refineries, oil rigs, petrochemical, construction, marine, shipbuilding, manufacturing, machine shop, municipalities, railroad and power generating industries. Opportunity for growth is unlimited with a little energy and passion. Management and key employees will continue. Real estate is also available at a current appraised amount.
Confidential, Alabama

Designer & Manufacturer of Store Fixture - Southeast,Confidential

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

World’s only 4-system Electrocoating Installation…in any industry. Twelve patents. Fifty years of service. Engineered, produced and patented the world’s first unitized, one-piece adjusted steel shelves and back panel holders. Also, first manufacturer to use electrocoating for display shelving. All components are interchangeable. Offers complete versatility at the lowest possible cost. Shelves come in three basic designs with several options and colors. Multiple uses for panels, ends, fascias, wire, baskets, storage display systems, pharmacy units, beverage displays…etc. Wholesale, business to business. Four distributors, N, S, E & W. Owner, founder has been inducted into the Engineering Hall of Fame and is a Distinguished Fellow in College of Engineers. Growth is unlimited. 15 acres of land, 300,000 square feet under roof. Owner, 12 key personnel and employees will stay.
Southeast, Confidential

Real Estate School - Southeast,Confidential

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

This school has been providing a quality education to real estate professionals since its inception in 1998. Company provides a full array of real estate training courses such as Pre-Licensing Salesperson, Pre-Licensing Broker, Post-Licensing Salesperson & Broker, Continuing Education and many other stand alone courses. This school is also the only classroom provider of the Certified Appraisal Course in the state. Train 1,000 + students per year. School is licensed and has classes in three southeastern states. A willing staff of certified instructors is available as needed. Owner and founder transitioning into retirement, but will be available to instruct. Could easily be integrated into career college / school.
Southeast, Confidential

Roofing - Waterproofing - Metal Fab. - Confidential,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Backlog of contracts exceed last year's revenue. Well established family-owned business has been serving the southeast for 50+ years. Generates pre-tax profits of 24%+. Company services a wide variety of commercial, industrial and residential customers including NASA, various military facilities, utility companies, educational institutions, hotels, casinos, hospitals, retail malls, condominiums, apartments, homes, etc. Key personnel, with several years experience, responsible for all areas of company management, from cost estimating, contract bidding, design, material purchasing, installation and maintenance, through all finance, accounting, and administrative functions, in place and will stay. Up-to date equipment, including vehicles, essential to efficient daily operations, is well maintained by in-house personnel. Facilities include a separate fabrication and office facility, two (2) material storage warehouses and a vehicle and equipment maintenance facility spread over approximately 4 acres of prime real estate.
Confidential, Alabama

Specialty Gift Shop - Bakery & Cafe - Confidential,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Specialty gift shop and full service restaurant / café. This business has built a large, loyal and repeat customer base since its inception over 25 years ago. Restaurant is a local favorite to meet at for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. 7,000 square foot facility provides seating for over 100 and is located in the heart of this resort community in one of the fastest growing counties of the state. Business also provides catering services from a casual party tray to full planning of: cocktail parties, wedding receptions, corporate meetings, bridal luncheons and showers. Bakery offers baguettes, multigrain bread, cheese bread, cinnamon rolls, cookies, cakes and an assortment of other items. Gift baskets and specialty goods can be purchased in the store or from their online website. A great lifestyle in which to live and work.
Confidential, Alabama

Athletic / Outdoor Recreational Products - Southeast,Confidential

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Thirty-three years in business. Customer base includes the entire United States and the Military worldwide. Two owners, one over 80 years young and would like to retire, President would like to stay and keep an equity position. Employees are well experienced, will stay and several have over twenty years of service. They have established a strong and loyal customer base which includes: Federal Government, U.S. Forest Service, Military Recreation Facilities, Park & Recreation Departments, Schools, Universities, Churches, Summer Camps, Scout Troops and YMCA’s to disclose a few. Both wholesale and retail. Both manufacturer and distributor of selected products.
Southeast, Confidential

Software Designer / Comm. Industry - Confidential,Georgia

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Fast growing designer of Java-based Network Management Software kits and simulators. Net profit margin of 71%. Revenue generated from product licensing (41%), royalties (34%), support (18%) and consulting (7%). Company owns registered trademarks for all of its products. Product offerings consist of Java-based network management protocol software development kits, application programming interfaces, development tools and simulators. They have established themselves as a domain expert for Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Transaction Language One (TL1) network management, telecom Electronic Bonding (EB) for trouble ticketing and Local Number Portability (LNP). They currently have five new products under development. Approximately 100 customers in 24 different countries including a marquee list of Fortune 500 companies. Clients consist of communication service providers, independent software vendors, equipment vendors, system integrators, government contractors, enterprises and academic institutions. Ability to quickly deploy software patches within house gives them a strong competitive advantage. Relocatable.
Confidential, Georgia

Golf Carts & Equipment - Gulf Coast Area,Alabama

Acquireo.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT

Company offers a complete line of golf clubs, equipment & accessories as well as new and used golf carts and personal trail vehicles by EZ-GO, Yamaha, Star and Tomberlin. This business has built a loyal and repeat customer base since its inception in 1991 and boasts two facilities with over 12,000 square feet combined, centrally located in the heart of one of the fastest growing counties in the state. Club fitting and golf instruction services are also available in this certified UST Tour Shop and Grafalloy Tour Concept Shop. Owner and founder simply wants to retire.
Gulf Coast Area, Alabama