An established trading company in the field of surface technology is for sale
Company Description
An established trading company specializing in technical surface treatment products, with a long-standing market presence and its own brand portfolio, is for sale.
The company has a stable B2B customer base in the industrial sector and is characterized by high profitability and lean structures.
Key Financial Figures
Revenue 2025: approx. €2.3 million
EBITDA margin: approx. 31%
Employees: 3 FTE, including management
Location: Western Germany
Legal form: GmbH & Co. KG
Long-established company with over 100 years of history
Business Area
Sales of specialized surface technology products
Focus on industrial B2B customers
Proprietary brands with differentiation potential
Field sales-based distribution
Focus on the D-A-CH region with an international export component
Key Strengths
Established market position in a technical niche
Long-standing customer and supplier relationships
High profitability and a stable business model
Proprietary brands with attractive margins
Small workforce / lean organization
Growth potential through expansion of sales and exports
Customer Base
Approximately 220 active existing customers
No significant dependence on individual customers
Solid mix of industrial customers
Transaction Background
The transaction is taking place as part of the owner’s succession planning. The seller may provide support during the transition.
Asking Price
Approx. €3.9 million
Equivalent to approx. 5.6x 2025 EBITDA
Industry sector
Production