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$499K SDE | Industrial Motor & Pump Repair & Electrical Contracting
Business Description
This established industrial service business combines electric motor, pump and gearbox repair with a licensed electrical contracting and automation division under one roof. Founded in 2009, it serves quarries, cement and aggregate producers, plastics and extrusion plants, food processors, municipal water and wastewater systems and general manufacturers across a two-state industrial corridor. Revenue for the twelve months ended July 31, 2026 was approximately $3.1 million, the highest in company history and up 13% over calendar 2025, with Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) of approximately $499,000, a 16.2% margin. Roughly 80% of work arrives from existing customers calling in, at a quote win rate near 90%, across fifty-three accounts invoiced in the trailing twelve months, with top relationships running seven to sixteen years. Fourteen employees include three licensed electricians, three winders who can complete a rewind start to finish, an automation engineer, an electrical manager, a shop manager and an office manager. The shop rewinds AC and DC motors to 10,000 lbs, balances to 2,500 lbs, operates a medium voltage test center and runs a complete machine shop. Approximately $161,000 in net book value of furniture, fixtures and equipment, a vehicle service fleet, and parts inventory transfer with the business.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 9
- Employees
- 14 Full-time
Fourteen, including three licensed electricians, three winders, an automation en - Facilities & Assets
- Approximately 16,000 square feet of purpose-equipped industrial space across four connected units, with 800 amp 480 volt three phase service, overhead cranes to four tons, a 12,000 lb vehicle lift, a climate controlled winding room, two burn-off ovens with ventilation stacks, varnish and dip tanks, and a complete machine shop. The property is owned by the sellers and is available in addition to the business, at appraised value. It is not included in the asking price.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Machinery maintenance and heavy equipment repair is a $60.7 billion U.S. industry spread across roughly 56,400 establishments averaging five employees each, with low market share concentration and no dominant national player (IBISWorld, NAICS 81131, May 2026). Demand is non-discretionary: when a crusher motor or a process pump fails, the plant stops, and operators increasingly outsource maintenance rather than staff it internally. Industry revenue is forecast to grow 1.8% per year through 2031, and repair of industrial machinery is the largest segment at $33.6 billion. This business competes in a narrow subset of that field. Very few regional shops pair a full motor and pump rewind capability with a licensed electrical contracting arm, an automation and controls group, the site-access certification required for quarry, aggregate and mining work, and arc flash trained crews.
- Opportunities for Growth
- 1. Hire an Operations Manager to Free Up Sales and Business Development Time
2. Expand Presence in Quarries and Aggregate Mines
3. Expand Industrial Sales Through Targeted Business Development
4. Develop Preventative Maintenance and Reliability Programs
5. Expand Automation and System Integration Services
6. Position the Company as a Modern Industrial Solutions Provider
7. Expand Electrical Contracting Services
8. Become a Specialized Rewind Provider for Other Repair Shops
9. Expand Into Medium Voltage Motor Repair
The long-term goal is to transform the business from a traditional repair focused company into a diversified industrial services organization with multiple revenue streams . Through investments in leadership, Automation, electrical contracting, reliability services, medium voltage expertise, and market development, the company can significantly increase revenue, profitability while becoming the preferred partner throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 16,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retiring/Health Reasons
- Transition Support
- The remaining owner will stay on for an ample transition. The business grew through a half year in which one of the two owners was absent.
- Financing Options
- Modest seller note possible for a qualified buyer
Listing Info
- ID
- 2547099
- Listing Views
- 103
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