Acquisition Offer: Specialized Provider in Mechanical and Plant Engineering

A company that has been successfully operating in the market for many years in the field of specialty machinery and custom plant construction is for sale. The company has an established market position, a high level of technical expertise in providing solutions, and a broad, well-established customer base comprising several thousand active customers. The company generates annual revenue of approximately 5 million EUR and employs just over 20 employees. The technical equipment, software and ERP infrastructure, as well as the operational structures, are all up to date. The company has no backlog of necessary investments. According to current estimates, a new owner can build upon the existing technical and organizational foundation over the next three years without having to plan for major replacement or catch-up investments. The company is well-positioned operationally and has a second level of management. At the same time, the business is particularly well-suited for an entrepreneurial successor who not only provides strategic leadership but also rolls up their sleeves to get hands-on, stays closely involved in day-to-day operations, and actively supports both technical and business decisions. The combination of an established customer base, technical specialization, modern equipment, well-established structures, and further development potential provides a solid foundation for the long-term continuation and targeted further development of the company.

•The company focuses on the design, development, production, and installation of its own products for transportation infrastructure, thereby combining traditional metalworking craftsmanship with modern, technically sophisticated solutions in a structurally growing market. •The product portfolio is diverse and generally allows for the mass production of individual products—at the same time, the company offers its customers custom-designed special constructions for challenging problems, which clearly sets it apart from the competition. All key steps in the value chain are carried out in-house. •The company serves customers throughout Germany, with clear potential for expansion into other European countries. The company has a stable order backlog that already secures the previous year’s revenue level. •Management is handled by the shareholder, who has led the company since its founding several years ago. He will be available to a new owner for an appropriate transition period, the details of which are to be defined jointly. Management must subsequently be filled by an external candidate. •The business property is owned by the family and is also to be sold if possible. If desired, there is also the option of a long-term lease agreement.

The company is a leading manufacturer of special-purpose machinery in southern Germany, specializing in the development and construction of custom automation solutions. With a location that boasts excellent transportation links, it primarily serves medium-sized customers in several European markets with strong export potential. Thanks to its outstanding reputation for quality and precision, the company has achieved impressive growth rates of between 20 and 50 percent per year and is successfully building on its strong market position in an expanding niche. Financial stability is underpinned by a debt-free balance sheet and modern facilities, opening up excellent prospects for strategic buyers or investors focused on industrial automation.

The company is an established provider in the field of custom machine building and develops customer-specific solutions for industrial applications. This innovative and agile company enjoys an excellent reputation in the market (among customers and suppliers). The company specializes in customized planning, the design of custom machinery, and project management. The company is thus positioned in a very lucrative niche in which there are essentially only 1–2 competitors. Highlights & Potential: Technology: Development of innovative and customized machine solutions Long-standing customer relationships: A customer base with recurring orders and long-term projects High Degree of Specialization: Complete manufacturing management, the integration of individual components, the coordination of control and safety technology interfaces, as well as the assembly and commissioning of the system. The custom-built machines are of outstanding quality and incorporate state-of-the-art technology. Patents & Intellectual Property Rights: Protected technologies

Legal Structure GmbH Industry Plant engineering; rapidly growing, innovative company Location Saxony Business Activities Machinery and plant engineering Machining and processing of metals, plastics, and composite materials Specialized provider of electroplating, water treatment, and environmental technology with a long-standing market presence and a strong technical reputation. The company serves a stable industrial sector with a constant need for investment in process and environmental technology. From planning and design through to manufacturing, the company offers complete plant solutions from a single source. The combination of engineering expertise, vertical integration, and a service-oriented approach ensures high customer loyalty. Through solutions in water treatment, exhaust air purification, and energy-efficient plant technology, the company benefits from regulatory trends toward sustainability, resource efficiency, and the circular economy. History Founded in 2009 as a GbR (civil law partnership), the company was reorganized into a GmbH (limited liability company) in 2012 due to its great success. Assets Entire business operations, including inventory and two properties. Growth Potential On the one hand, the potential lies in attractive growth opportunities within a stable, technologically sophisticated niche market. Significant growth potential stems from the expansion of the service and after-sales business, particularly through additional maintenance, modernization, and retrofitting of existing systems, which can generate recurring revenue. On the other hand, the growing importance of sustainability and environmental technology ensures additional potential in the area of energy-efficient, resource-conserving plant technology. Further growth drivers lie in potential geographic and industry-specific expansion—for example, into new industrial sectors such as medical technology or renewable energy—as well as in the digitization of control systems for existing plants. Staff 10–20 employees, some of whom are full-time freelancers Customers The company’s core customers primarily include established corporations in the aerospace, surface technology, electrical engineering, automation, and many other sectors. Reason for Sale Business reorientation Company Figures 2024: Revenue €4.06 million EBIT: €413.3k Terms of Sale Enterprise value: €2,412,717 Plus commercial real estate: €2,100,000 €4,510,000 (including real estate)