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Established Precision Metal Cutting Tool Manufacturer – Northern IL

Asking Price$1,280,000

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Hot Listing

Established Precision Metal Cutting Tool Manufacturer – Northern IL


Asking Price$1,280,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross RevenueNot Disclosed

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Real EstateNot Disclosed

Business Description
Opportunities like this are increasingly difficult to find: a highly specialized manufacturing business operating in a narrow, defensible niche where precision, repeatability, and trust—not volume—drive value.

For over four decades, this company has built a reputation around solving complex, specification-driven tooling challenges that few competitors are equipped to handle. Customers rely on consistency, documentation, and application knowledge—not trial and error. That credibility, built over years, cannot be replicated quickly and represents a meaningful competitive moat.

Unlike commodity machining operations, this business operates in a market where demand is application-critical and recurring. Customers return because switching costs are real, tolerances matter, and quality failures are not an option. The result is a stable foundation of repeat work supported by disciplined processes and institutional know-how.

The most compelling aspect of this opportunity is what is already in place versus what is underutilized. Infrastructure, equipment, processes, and skilled labor exist today, yet the business is operating at a fraction of its practical capacity. Growth does not require reinvention, major capital expenditure, or new technology—it requires focused leadership, sales discipline, and operational management.

For a strategic acquirer, this business represents a chance to internalize a critical capability, protect margins, and deepen customer relationships. For an investor or platform buyer, it offers a clean foundation with clear operational levers: increased capacity utilization, structured sales efforts, and modest process optimization.

This is not a turnaround. It is a well-built operation awaiting dedicated management attention. The core value—knowledge, reputation, process discipline, and customer trust—has already been established. The next owner’s role is to unlock what has been quietly built over decades.

Confidential details are available upon execution of an NDA.
About the Business
Years in Operation
40
Employees
12 Full-time
Facilities & Assets
The sale includes all machinery, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and shop assets required to continue operations without interruption. There is currently over $850k in sellable inventory.
The business operates in a well-maintained industrial facility totaling 10,000 square feet, which includes manufacturing, inspection, and order fulfillment.
The real estate is not included in the asking price and will be offered under a separate negotiation, which includes 42 different sized income-producing gated self-storage units and an auxiliary outbuilding.
Market Outlook / Competition
The business operates in a highly niche, specification-driven market with limited direct competitors. Demand is recurring and application-critical, creating long-term stability. Specialized expertise and tight tolerances create meaningful barriers to entry.
Opportunities for Growth
The facility is underutilized with significant room to expand. Current operations run at approximately 20% of capacity, providing substantial upside through increased throughput, customer acquisition, and improved utilization without major capital investment.
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Owner has multiple business interests. The company would benefit from a dedicate
Transition Support
Seller will provide up to 3 months of post-closing transition support, including training on operations, customer relationships, quoting, production workflows, and quality procedures to ensure a smooth ownership transition.
Listing Info
ID
2455139
Listing Views
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