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25 Year Old Industrial Ice & Refrigeration Distributor
Business Description
This company is a premier provider of sales, service, and parts for industrial ice-making/refrigeration
systems. They serve as a key distributor for a major industrial ice machine manufacturer, for the State of Texas. The business provides specialized installation, repair, and maintenance for large-scale industrial ice machines (2,000–10,000 lbs. capacity).
The company serves a high-profile client base, including a State of Texas government agency and major regional restaurant and retail chains. Operating with low overhead, the business is currently home-based and delivers services directly at client sites.
Top Things to Know About This Business
• Business Model: The company operates as a hybrid distributor and service provider specializing in
industrial ice-making systems. Its model is built on three primary revenue streams: high-margin parts
sales, large-ticket equipment sales, and technical service labor.
• Dominant Market Position: The company operates as the primary distributor for the State of Texas. The manufacturer refers all direct inquiries back to this company, creating a powerful defensive moat
around their territory.
• Uncaptured Demand: The business is currently turning down refrigeration work with current and
past clients due to capacity constraints. A new owner could immediately capture this revenue by
hiring additional technicians.
• Secure Government Contract: The company holds a contract with a State of Texas agency, where
equipment is replaced on a consistent 2–5 year cycle.
• High-Margin Parts Revenue: A significant portion of revenue is generated from high-margin parts
sales, driven by their status as the "go-to" source for the manufacturer's equipment.
• Lean Operations: The business is run efficiently with minimal overhead and no commercial rent
expense.
• Turnkey Operations: Company is guided by well-defined systems and processes
• Clean Books and Records: The seller runs ZERO addbacks through the company.
• Robust Cash Flow Margin: Company has average 20% cash flow margins over the past 4 years
• Established Brand: Excellent reputation for outstanding on-time and on budget work.
• Marketing: 99% of business comes from referrals and repeat business
• No Website: The company has no website or real online presence.
• Longevity: Established in 2001, the company has been an industry leader for 25 years
• Assets: $5,000 in fixed assets, $150,000 in Service Fleets and approximately $32,000 in inventory. To be trued up at the time of sale.
• Training: Seller will train free of charge for one month to ensure smooth transition.
systems. They serve as a key distributor for a major industrial ice machine manufacturer, for the State of Texas. The business provides specialized installation, repair, and maintenance for large-scale industrial ice machines (2,000–10,000 lbs. capacity).
The company serves a high-profile client base, including a State of Texas government agency and major regional restaurant and retail chains. Operating with low overhead, the business is currently home-based and delivers services directly at client sites.
Top Things to Know About This Business
• Business Model: The company operates as a hybrid distributor and service provider specializing in
industrial ice-making systems. Its model is built on three primary revenue streams: high-margin parts
sales, large-ticket equipment sales, and technical service labor.
• Dominant Market Position: The company operates as the primary distributor for the State of Texas. The manufacturer refers all direct inquiries back to this company, creating a powerful defensive moat
around their territory.
• Uncaptured Demand: The business is currently turning down refrigeration work with current and
past clients due to capacity constraints. A new owner could immediately capture this revenue by
hiring additional technicians.
• Secure Government Contract: The company holds a contract with a State of Texas agency, where
equipment is replaced on a consistent 2–5 year cycle.
• High-Margin Parts Revenue: A significant portion of revenue is generated from high-margin parts
sales, driven by their status as the "go-to" source for the manufacturer's equipment.
• Lean Operations: The business is run efficiently with minimal overhead and no commercial rent
expense.
• Turnkey Operations: Company is guided by well-defined systems and processes
• Clean Books and Records: The seller runs ZERO addbacks through the company.
• Robust Cash Flow Margin: Company has average 20% cash flow margins over the past 4 years
• Established Brand: Excellent reputation for outstanding on-time and on budget work.
• Marketing: 99% of business comes from referrals and repeat business
• No Website: The company has no website or real online presence.
• Longevity: Established in 2001, the company has been an industry leader for 25 years
• Assets: $5,000 in fixed assets, $150,000 in Service Fleets and approximately $32,000 in inventory. To be trued up at the time of sale.
• Training: Seller will train free of charge for one month to ensure smooth transition.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 25
- Employees
- 3 Full-time
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- Building Type: Personal Residence
Description of Facilities: The business operates from the owner’s home and utilizes warehouse facilities for storage and equipment as needed.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retiring
- Transition Support
- Duration of Training Provided by Owner(s) Without Charge: 30 days
Length of Post-Training Involvement With Compensation: Negotiable
Listing Info
- ID
- 2511571
- Listing Views
- 30
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