Premium Zero-VOC Coatings, Sealants, Adhesive Brand - 40+ Year Legacy
Business Description
Established specialty coatings manufacturer and distributor with 40+ year track record serving the rapidly expanding zero-VOC and non-toxic building materials market. The company has built exceptional brand equity as a pioneer and category leader in health-conscious interior finishes, serving architects, contractors, commercial projects, and environmentally aware consumers nationwide. The business owns its formulas and IP, uses toll manufacturers that ship directly to customers, and can be run remotely from anywhere. Two long term employees are aware of the transaction and willing to support the new owner post transaction.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
-Proven Profitability: 21% EBITDA margins with consistent cash flow
-Asset-Light Model: Zero manufacturing assets, just-in-time inventory system eliminates working capital requirements
-Customer Loyalty: 100% retention of top 20 Dealers from 2023 - 2025
-Proprietary IP: Exclusive rights to 245 SKUs across 33 product lines with specialized formulation expertise
-National Distribution: Established dealer network with deep strategic partnerships across specialty retailers and green building suppliers
-Market Tailwinds: Positioned in $16B global low-VOC market growing at 6.3% CAGR through 2034
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
2025F Revenue: $1.39M
2025F EBITDA: $284,188 (21% margin)
2024 Revenue: $1.41M
2024 Adjusted EBITDA: $306,266 (21% margin)
Recent Revenue Peak: $2.01M (2021); historically achieved $3M+ in 2006-2008 period
Note: Recent revenue decline reflects broader construction market headwinds and reduced proactive sales efforts, not competitive displacement or customer loss
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
-Proven Profitability: 21% EBITDA margins with consistent cash flow
-Asset-Light Model: Zero manufacturing assets, just-in-time inventory system eliminates working capital requirements
-Customer Loyalty: 100% retention of top 20 Dealers from 2023 - 2025
-Proprietary IP: Exclusive rights to 245 SKUs across 33 product lines with specialized formulation expertise
-National Distribution: Established dealer network with deep strategic partnerships across specialty retailers and green building suppliers
-Market Tailwinds: Positioned in $16B global low-VOC market growing at 6.3% CAGR through 2034
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
2025F Revenue: $1.39M
2025F EBITDA: $284,188 (21% margin)
2024 Revenue: $1.41M
2024 Adjusted EBITDA: $306,266 (21% margin)
Recent Revenue Peak: $2.01M (2021); historically achieved $3M+ in 2006-2008 period
Note: Recent revenue decline reflects broader construction market headwinds and reduced proactive sales efforts, not competitive displacement or customer loss
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 42
- Employees
- 2 Full-time
The business is currently operated by the owner and two employees. - Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- The company currently rents a small office where its two employees work. It uses a toll manufacturing partner to produce and ship the coatings, for which the company owns the formulas and intellectual property.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- AFM has established distributor relationships worldwide,
but distribution remains limited primarily to specialty
dealers and select retail partners, creating significant white
space opportunity in mainstream retail channels. Only 25
states are sold into. With accelerating green
building mandates, health-conscious consumer trends, and a rapidly expanding $16 billion low-VOC market, the Company is well-
positioned for meaningful growth. - Opportunities for Growth
- Opportunity to put the coatings in several new environments and surfaces not currently sold to. Ability to expand website store, further grow Amazon marketing, and most importantly, remarket to the barely touched customer list of 5,000, as well as direct sales and marketing to Mechanical Firms
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is retiring.
- Transition Support
- The business is currently operated primarily by the two full time employees. These employees are aware of a transaction and willing to support the new owner in a transition. The owner will train the new buyer and introduce them to all necessary supplier, vendor, and customer contacts.
- Financing Options
- Seller willing to finance a portion of the sale price.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2448783
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