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The business is a leading importer and distributor of consumer durables, novelty good and non-food goods and is recognised for its in depth knowledge of the retail and wholesale markets. The majority of products are sourced in the Far East. The business distributes to circa 5,000 customers throughout the UK and has its own brand products and in-house art department responsible for the design of packaging, branding and brochures. It also distributes products under license and has numerous ranges exclusive to the UK.

The business is led by a superb management team who have a first class track record in the sector. The majority shareholders, who play a part-time role in the business, wish to retire. The management team, who are the remaining shareholders, wish to stay in the business post sale (subject to the purchaser requiring them to do so) in order to drive the business on to its next phase and to ensure that the business’ high service levels and standards are maintained.

2011 turnover circa £14.6m, gross profit circa £4.2m and adjusted EBITDA circa £700k.

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A distributor of industrial supplies and workwear based in East England is for sale. This is an established family business and is a strong brand within the industrial sector.

The business has an impressive client base with over 1,300 live accounts and a mailing list of approximately 2,500 businesses. It has an experienced management structure in place and a loyal workforce. The business provides an optional 24 hour emergency service every day.

It operates from a freehold site with development potential.

2011 turnover £5.1m, 2012 projected turnover £5.2m.


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An international freight company based in the South East of England is for sale.

This is a well established, family run business receiving high levels of repeat business. It has established client networks within a niche market and the potential to develop air freight, deep sea and train routes. More routes opened in European markets with increase traffic flow to Eastern Europe.

2011 turnover £1.6m, projected 2012 turnover £1.8m.

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A company offering road haulage services to national UK food retailers and a number of longstanding commercial clients is for sale.

The company offers a 24 hour response service, has extensive links in the industry and receives 100% repeat business. They are able to repair their own vehicles.

The company has the potential to grow easily through investment.

Projected 2012 turnover £1.6m.


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This is an excellent opportunity to acquire the entire issued share capital of a long established packaging distribution company based in Scotland, specialising in pallet wrap, polythene products, bespoke carrier bags and adhesive tapes.

The company has excellent partnership relationships with leading manufacturers and an experienced and loyal workforce. It has a reputation for supplying quality products combined with the highest standards of service to a UK wide customer base. The company operates out of well located, leasehold premises.

It has good growth opportunities based on the company’s reputation within the marketplace and the vendors are happy to provide a suitable handover period. The company has stable recurring revenue streams and strong cash flows, free of bank debt.

Forecast 2011 turnover £1.25m, gross profit £240k with constant year on year gross margins of circa 19%, underlying EBITDA circa £150k.


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A distributor of retail security equipment across UK and Europe is for sale. The company is a major UK distributor of EAS equipment and an approved distributor to global manufacturers.

The company receives valuable repeat business including system installers and multiple retailers. It has consistent turnover with improved gross margin and low operational overheads. Staff requirements are minimal and they operate out of an optional 3,300 sq ft office and warehouse (for sale or to rent).

Turnover circa £1m, adjusted net profit £140k.


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The company is an industry leading wholesale and distribution company that primarily supplies blind fastenings, offering the largest available range on the internet.

It boasts both an extensive and diverse UK client base and an increasing amount of international customers. The business can supply directly, or via a third party, both `off the shelf` standard items and bespoke products to meet all customer requirements.

The business has three shareholders who would like to hand it over to a new owner to enable them to pursue other interests. They would be prepared to work with the buyer, post sale, to ensure a smooth transition.

Turnover £807k, adjusted EBITDA £303k.


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A niche and highly profitable supplier of international courier and air freight services to customers throughout the UK, Europe and the Far East is for sale. The company specialises in the delivery of hazardous and non-hazardous consignments door-to-door worldwide.

The company has strong operational capabilities in the niche sector of Dangerous Goods, all classes (1-9), including radioactive by air and road. Packaging and documentation can be prepared in-house.

It has exceptional customer relationships and network of agency agreements negotiated throughout the world.

The UK service includes the use of dedicated vehicles for dangerous goods and sensitive, urgent and key timed deliveries.

There is a self-sufficient middle management in place operating and running the business. The existing directors (the owners) are not involved in the day-to-day management of the business, albeit they will provide reasonable assistance to a purchaser, post disposal.

Turnover £4m.

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A well established road haulage business operating on the west coast of Scotland is for sale. The business specialises in the refrigerated transport of foodstuffs and perishables as well as general haulage services.

The business has an operator`s licence for 10 vehicles and 10 trailers. The current fleet includes four tractor units, one rigid fridge box and a range of fridge and flat bed trailers as well as a fork lift truck. It has an excellent VOSA compliance record. The business which is unincorporated has a small team of very experienced and qualified drivers with a modern fleet of vehicles.

Turnover is approximately £650,000 per annum with significant scope for growth in some of its key markets.


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A professional UK courier service established since 1985 and based in the South East is for sale.

The business has expanded to same day courier service, next day delivery, parcel delivery, and pallet services and is a member of a highly recognised overnight trucking group enabling UK wide and international couriers. Membership to this group is highly desirable and there is a waiting list to become a member. This membership is included in the sale.

The business is owned by a small group; however it operates as an independent branch with its own client base. It is run under full staff management and a significant part of trade is to and around London, 10 miles from the depot. Courier service is provided to London Heathrow and the Greater London area, overnight/international is via a facilitating courier group.

The client base consists of many blue chip businesses, Government offices and Independents. Included in the sale are over 300 regular clients, which ensure high continuity and regularity of cashflow. No single client accounts for more than 10% of turnover.

The business operates from a leasehold unit with 3,000 sq ft, parking and yard. The business is run by a manager, assisted by six staff and two vehicles which are included in the sale.

Turnover £1.59m.

Offers in the region of £600,000 are invited for 100% of the share capital, to include net asset value, subject to negotiation.


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