Established Wood Molding Manufacturing Business
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Executive Summary
Owner-ready wood molding manufacturing business in East-Central Iowa with skilled workforce, fully equipped facility, and recurring customers. Both current owners are retiring and seeking a qualified successor to step into this operating enterprise with employees, equipment, processes, and active orders in place, offering immediate revenue and cash-flow improvement opportunities.
Business Overview
Founded nearly two decades ago, the company manufactures and finishes wood moldings for residential and commercial clients, serving contractors, designers, lumber yards, and trade professionals. Operations are supported by six experienced employees, modern equipment, and a 12,000 sq. ft. facility, ensuring continuity. Customer relationships are recurring, providing predictable revenue. Cash flow has been modestly below peer averages due to a large, atypical sales agency expense, representing an opportunity for a new owner to improve earnings with active management.
Operations & Workforce
The workforce is stable and skilled, with documented workflows and quality control. Day-to-day production runs with owner involvement but can continue under new management. A new owner or successor can step into a fully operating enterprise without rebuilding core functions.
Facility & Equipment
The facility is fully equipped for production and finishing, with an efficient layout, tooling, and room for modest expansion or additional shifts. Equipment is modern, maintained, and ready for immediate operation.
Customers & Market Position
The business serves repeat B2B customers, providing predictable revenue. Long-standing relationships with contractors, designers, and trade clients, along with its East-Central Iowa location, offer regional access and market stability.
Financial Overview
Revenue is approximately $1.6M with seller’s discretionary earnings around $140,000. FF&E of roughly $550,000 and inventory of $30,000 are included. Real estate is owned but not included in the asking price. Cash flow could improve under active owner or successor management due to modest under-management in recent years.
Opportunities
Optimize or eliminate the large sales agency expense, assume owner-managed functions, expand capacity with additional shifts, or grow regional customer outreach. These represent immediate upside for a new owner or successor.
Reason for Sale & Transition
The owners are retiring and willing to assist with an orderly transition. A qualified successor can step into a fully operating business with employees, tooling, processes, and customer orders already in place.
Ideal Buyer Profile
Owner-operators seeking a hands-on operating business or strategic buyers looking for a regional add-on with established customers, workforce, and equipment.
Why This Business Stands Out
Owner-ready operating enterprise with skilled workforce, fully equipped facility, recurring customers, and cash-flow improvement potential in East-Central Iowa.
Real estate brokerage by Heartland Business & Financial Corp., licensed real estate broker in the State of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Owner-ready wood molding manufacturing business in East-Central Iowa with skilled workforce, fully equipped facility, and recurring customers. Both current owners are retiring and seeking a qualified successor to step into this operating enterprise with employees, equipment, processes, and active orders in place, offering immediate revenue and cash-flow improvement opportunities.
Business Overview
Founded nearly two decades ago, the company manufactures and finishes wood moldings for residential and commercial clients, serving contractors, designers, lumber yards, and trade professionals. Operations are supported by six experienced employees, modern equipment, and a 12,000 sq. ft. facility, ensuring continuity. Customer relationships are recurring, providing predictable revenue. Cash flow has been modestly below peer averages due to a large, atypical sales agency expense, representing an opportunity for a new owner to improve earnings with active management.
Operations & Workforce
The workforce is stable and skilled, with documented workflows and quality control. Day-to-day production runs with owner involvement but can continue under new management. A new owner or successor can step into a fully operating enterprise without rebuilding core functions.
Facility & Equipment
The facility is fully equipped for production and finishing, with an efficient layout, tooling, and room for modest expansion or additional shifts. Equipment is modern, maintained, and ready for immediate operation.
Customers & Market Position
The business serves repeat B2B customers, providing predictable revenue. Long-standing relationships with contractors, designers, and trade clients, along with its East-Central Iowa location, offer regional access and market stability.
Financial Overview
Revenue is approximately $1.6M with seller’s discretionary earnings around $140,000. FF&E of roughly $550,000 and inventory of $30,000 are included. Real estate is owned but not included in the asking price. Cash flow could improve under active owner or successor management due to modest under-management in recent years.
Opportunities
Optimize or eliminate the large sales agency expense, assume owner-managed functions, expand capacity with additional shifts, or grow regional customer outreach. These represent immediate upside for a new owner or successor.
Reason for Sale & Transition
The owners are retiring and willing to assist with an orderly transition. A qualified successor can step into a fully operating business with employees, tooling, processes, and customer orders already in place.
Ideal Buyer Profile
Owner-operators seeking a hands-on operating business or strategic buyers looking for a regional add-on with established customers, workforce, and equipment.
Why This Business Stands Out
Owner-ready operating enterprise with skilled workforce, fully equipped facility, recurring customers, and cash-flow improvement potential in East-Central Iowa.
Real estate brokerage by Heartland Business & Financial Corp., licensed real estate broker in the State of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 20
- Employees
- 7
- Facilities & Assets
- The business operates out of a purpose-built commercial facility optimized for woodwork and finishing. There is space for production, environmentally-controlled finishing, ample storage, and staging for delivery. The facility has sufficient parking, delivery access, and material flow efficiency. Plus, there is neighboring space available for expansion.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Demand for precision craftsmanship and design customization is rising. Few regional competitors match this company’s blend of in-house manufacturing, flawless finishing, and tech-driven efficiency. Its collaborative approach, consistent quality, and ability to deliver complete, ready-to-install packages give it a strong edge with builders, architects, and homeowners seeking reliability, style, and speed.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Some possible opportunities include the following:
+ Increase prices to enhance profit margins.
+ Expand offerings to include additional premium/high-end building materials.
+ Grow pass-through product lines (e.g., prefinished doors, hardware, cabinets, or windows).
+ Utilize marketing like YouTube, QR codes, and jobsite branding to showcase craftsmanship.
+ Increase profit by focusing on more direct sales, reducing the cost of third-party sales organizations.
+ Diversify into supplying retailers.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 12,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- In addition to the experienced workforce in place, the current owner is committed to a successful transition and will provide 80 hours of on-site training at no additional cost. Additional support negotiable.
- Financing Options
- Seller may consider financing up to 10% of the sale price with up to 36-month term
Listing Info
- ID
- 2400012
- Listing Views
- 844
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