Midwest Based Wire Products Manufacturer & Distributor
Business Description
This Midwest-based industrial manufacturer and distributor of wire products has operated for over a century, building a nationwide customer base and a trusted industry reputation. The business maintains a diverse product mix and robust inventory, supported by in-house manufacturing and complementary third-party sourcing.
Its strong brand identity, operational infrastructure, and broad customer relationships have enabled it to endure challenging cycles, including recent headwinds in 2023-2024. Following a realignment in pricing strategy and operations, the business is now tracking a sharp rebound in 2025 - with first-half revenue exceeding 60% of the prior full-year total and Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) up more than 500%.
Investment Highlights:
Revenue: FY 2024, $14.1 million and H1 2025, $8.7 million (62% of prior full-year revenue)
SDE: FY 2024: $122,000 and H1 2025, $722,000
Asking Price: $7.1 million. Business, Equipment, Intangibles of $2.5 million and Working Capital of $4.6 million ($3.2 million inventory and $1.8 million A/R)
Customers: 260 active and top 2 account for just 23% of revenue, combined
Real Estate: Two owned properties available, but not required in the transaction
Operations: IN-house manufacturing for select high-margin SKUs
Its strong brand identity, operational infrastructure, and broad customer relationships have enabled it to endure challenging cycles, including recent headwinds in 2023-2024. Following a realignment in pricing strategy and operations, the business is now tracking a sharp rebound in 2025 - with first-half revenue exceeding 60% of the prior full-year total and Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) up more than 500%.
Investment Highlights:
Revenue: FY 2024, $14.1 million and H1 2025, $8.7 million (62% of prior full-year revenue)
SDE: FY 2024: $122,000 and H1 2025, $722,000
Asking Price: $7.1 million. Business, Equipment, Intangibles of $2.5 million and Working Capital of $4.6 million ($3.2 million inventory and $1.8 million A/R)
Customers: 260 active and top 2 account for just 23% of revenue, combined
Real Estate: Two owned properties available, but not required in the transaction
Operations: IN-house manufacturing for select high-margin SKUs
About the Business
- Facilities & Assets
- Real Estate: Two owned properties available, but not required in the transaction
#1 - 73,425 sf building, 2.52 acres
#2 - 78,500 sf building, 3.52 acres - Market Outlook / Competition
- Legacy Positioning: with over 100 years of continuous operation, this business brings a rare blend of brand longevity, trust, and customer retention
Diversified Revenue: ~260 customers across the U.S. and no excessive concentration, ensureing stability & reducing buyer risk
Built-in Working Capital: ~$5 million in inventory and receivables, reducing upfront investment needs
Experienced Team in Place: Skilled management and workforce are expected to remain post sale, ensuring continuity - Opportunities for Growth
- Customer Expansion: Room to grow market share with both new and existing accounts through enhanced sales focus and deeper channel development
Product Optimization: Further profitability gains by scaling high-margin manufactured lines over distributed goods
Operational Efficiency: Opportunity to streamline labor and material costs following prior periods of under-performance.
Brand Leverage: Century-long operating history and trusted identity offer strong foundation for strategic growth
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Standard support during the transition period and open to various options post-closing depending on the buyer's objectives
Listing Info
- ID
- 2404585
- Listing Views
- 509
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