Profitable MI Sawmill, Logging & Forestry — Up to 50% Seller Financing
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MICHIGAN SAWMILL, LOGGING & FORESTRY BUSINESS — ESTABLISHED 1972
A rare opportunity to acquire a 50+ year-old, vertically integrated wood products business offered at a price BELOW the appraised value of the equipment alone, with up to 50% seller financing available for the right buyer.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1972 on principles of high quality and exceptional service, the company produces and sells green 3C & Better grade lumber across all domestic species, along with industrial hardwood and softwood products, veneer logs, chips, mulch, bark, sawdust, and firewood. Operations include a sawmill facility complemented by a commonly-owned logging contracting company that ensures reliable raw material procurement and transportation. This vertical integration provides operational control, margin protection, and cost advantages over single-segment competitors.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT:
PRICED BELOW HARD ASSET VALUE: An independent AMEA/USPAP-certified appraisal (Aug 2024) values the equipment, rolling stock, and contents at $5,989,614. The asking price of $5,125,000 is $864,614 BELOW the appraised equipment value alone — meaning the buyer is effectively acquiring the operating business, customer relationships, trained workforce, and 50+ years of brand equity at no premium over hard asset value.
RECOVERY UNDERWAY: After a soft 2023-2024 caused by industry-wide commodity pricing and inflation pressure, 2025 revenue rebounded to $5.65M (+20% YoY). Q1 2026 continues the trend.
VERTICALLY INTEGRATED: Own the logging operation, own the trucking, own the mill. Most regional competitors operate only one or two of these pieces.
DIVERSIFIED CUSTOMER BASE: Top customer represents approximately 21% of revenue. Top 5 customers spread across distinct end markets — grade lumber distributors, fence contractors, paper converters, pallet manufacturers, and veneer buyers — across the Midwest.
TENURED TEAM: 21 full-time employees with deep tenure across the management group. The business is not dependent on the owner for daily operations.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Three identified, fundable growth levers documented in the CIM — expanding sales presence into metropolitan industrial/LTL accounts, activating existing kiln infrastructure for higher-margin dried and surfaced lumber sales, and completing an in-progress mill expansion for small-diameter log processing. See Growth & Expansion section for detail.
SELLER FINANCING:
Up to 50% seller financing available for the right buyer, structured as a seller-held note contingent on the seller retaining a first-position lien on the equipment and real estate during the note term. Terms negotiable based on buyer qualifications and overall deal structure. This dramatically reduces the cash and bank financing burden on the buyer and reflects the seller's confidence in the ongoing performance of the business.
REAL ESTATE:
The real estate is owned by the seller and is available separately from the business purchase. It is not included in the business asking price. The seller will only strongly consider purchase offers from buyers also prepared to acquire the real estate as part of the overall transaction. Independent August 2024 fair market appraisal: $2,125,000.
TRANSITION SUPPORT:
Seller willing to provide 6-18 months of transition support, with shorter periods preferred. Non-compete terms are negotiable.
A complete Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) is available to qualified buyers after a signed NDA, covering company history, operations, market position, equipment list, employee structure, CPA-compiled tax-basis financials, and growth opportunities.
Reason for Sale: Owner reinvesting in unrelated business venture.
A rare opportunity to acquire a 50+ year-old, vertically integrated wood products business offered at a price BELOW the appraised value of the equipment alone, with up to 50% seller financing available for the right buyer.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1972 on principles of high quality and exceptional service, the company produces and sells green 3C & Better grade lumber across all domestic species, along with industrial hardwood and softwood products, veneer logs, chips, mulch, bark, sawdust, and firewood. Operations include a sawmill facility complemented by a commonly-owned logging contracting company that ensures reliable raw material procurement and transportation. This vertical integration provides operational control, margin protection, and cost advantages over single-segment competitors.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT:
PRICED BELOW HARD ASSET VALUE: An independent AMEA/USPAP-certified appraisal (Aug 2024) values the equipment, rolling stock, and contents at $5,989,614. The asking price of $5,125,000 is $864,614 BELOW the appraised equipment value alone — meaning the buyer is effectively acquiring the operating business, customer relationships, trained workforce, and 50+ years of brand equity at no premium over hard asset value.
RECOVERY UNDERWAY: After a soft 2023-2024 caused by industry-wide commodity pricing and inflation pressure, 2025 revenue rebounded to $5.65M (+20% YoY). Q1 2026 continues the trend.
VERTICALLY INTEGRATED: Own the logging operation, own the trucking, own the mill. Most regional competitors operate only one or two of these pieces.
DIVERSIFIED CUSTOMER BASE: Top customer represents approximately 21% of revenue. Top 5 customers spread across distinct end markets — grade lumber distributors, fence contractors, paper converters, pallet manufacturers, and veneer buyers — across the Midwest.
TENURED TEAM: 21 full-time employees with deep tenure across the management group. The business is not dependent on the owner for daily operations.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Three identified, fundable growth levers documented in the CIM — expanding sales presence into metropolitan industrial/LTL accounts, activating existing kiln infrastructure for higher-margin dried and surfaced lumber sales, and completing an in-progress mill expansion for small-diameter log processing. See Growth & Expansion section for detail.
SELLER FINANCING:
Up to 50% seller financing available for the right buyer, structured as a seller-held note contingent on the seller retaining a first-position lien on the equipment and real estate during the note term. Terms negotiable based on buyer qualifications and overall deal structure. This dramatically reduces the cash and bank financing burden on the buyer and reflects the seller's confidence in the ongoing performance of the business.
REAL ESTATE:
The real estate is owned by the seller and is available separately from the business purchase. It is not included in the business asking price. The seller will only strongly consider purchase offers from buyers also prepared to acquire the real estate as part of the overall transaction. Independent August 2024 fair market appraisal: $2,125,000.
TRANSITION SUPPORT:
Seller willing to provide 6-18 months of transition support, with shorter periods preferred. Non-compete terms are negotiable.
A complete Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) is available to qualified buyers after a signed NDA, covering company history, operations, market position, equipment list, employee structure, CPA-compiled tax-basis financials, and growth opportunities.
Reason for Sale: Owner reinvesting in unrelated business venture.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 54
- Employees
- 21 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- Two seller-owned campuses in MI totaling 85+ acres and ~44,000+ sq ft of buildings.
CAMPUS 1 (41.5 acres): Office & Shop (3,900 sf); primary mill building (6,900 sf); secondary mill with covered yard (11,050 sf); portable carport.
CAMPUS 2 (44.24 acres): Storage Building (5,500 sf); Equipment Storage (3,675 sf); Rolling Stock Garage w/ finished office (5,700 sf); Scragg Mill Building (7,300 sf); Boiler & Kiln Building w/ 2-bay 65 MBF track kilns; Scale House w/ 200,000-lb inground concrete scale.
KEY EQUIPMENT: Morbark 628 debarker; CMC 36" Modular Frame Sawmill w/ 75 HP vertical edger; Cleereman HYD50 carriage; Pendu scragg mill; multiple late-model wheel loaders; Ponsse ERGO harvester; Ponsse forwarder; John Deere feller buncher and skidder; self-propelled loader; tracked skid steer; log/dump truck fleet; forklifts; full maintenance shop w/ welders, hydraulic hose machine, presses, and parts inventory.
Complete appraised equipment list available in CIM under signed NDA. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Vertically integrated regional sawmill, logging, and forestry operation serving a diversified Midwest customer base across grade lumber distribution (35% of sales), pallet/packaging (20%), paper converting (20%), fence contractors (15%), veneer/finished goods (5%), and landscaping/ag/paper. Top customer represents only ~21% of revenue.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
- Vertically integrated: own the logging, trucking, and mill. Most regional competitors operate only one or two pieces.
- 50+ year operating history with established brand recognition.
- Diversified customer base across multiple end markets reduces concentration risk.
- Tenured, capable workforce with deep operational knowledge.
- Asset-rich position backed by third-party AMEA/USPAP equipment appraisal.
INDUSTRY TAILWINDS: Regional hardwood and softwood demand remains strong in fencing, pallet, paper, and industrial wood products. Domestic supply chain reshoring favors regional, vertically integrated producers. - Opportunities for Growth
- Three identified, fundable growth levers documented in the CIM:
- EXPAND SALES PRESENCE: Hire a dedicated sales associate to target industrial and LTL (less-than-truckload) accounts in nearby metropolitan markets. This strengthens market penetration, diversifies the customer base further, and reduces reliance on existing distribution-yard channels — and can be executed without significant capital investment.
- ADD DRYING AND SURFACING CAPABILITIES: Activate existing kiln infrastructure and invest in surfacing equipment to dry and dress lumber on-site. This enables direct sales to end users and captures significantly higher margins compared to selling green lumber to distribution yards.
- COMPLETE MILL EXPANSION: Unlocking access to additional raw material supply and increasing production capacity. A new owner can complete this build-out to capture incremental volume.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 44,121
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner reinvesting in agricultural / ranching operation
- Transition Support
- Seller willing to provide 6-18 months of transition and training support, with shorter periods preferred. Includes operational handoff, introductions to key suppliers and customers, vendor relationships, and ongoing consultation as needed.
A tenured management team is already in place with deep operational experience: Office Manager (14 yrs), Maintenance Manager (17 yrs), Mill Supervisor (17 yrs), and Bookkeeper (10 yrs). The business is not dependent on the owner for daily operations.
Non-compete terms are negotiable. - Financing Options
- Up to 50% seller financing for right buyer; seller retains 1st position lien
Listing Info
- ID
- 2503358
- Listing Views
- 83
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