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North Rhine-Westphalia

Painting Business for Sale

Established painting business in the Lower Rhine region with a well-coordinated team and a strong order backlog for sale An economically established painting business in the Lower Rhine region is for sale, featuring a well-established customer base, an experienced team of employees, and a very strong market position. The business has a long history, stable customer relationships, and very high capacity utilization. Thanks to its existing structures, the company is ideally suited for an existing trades business looking to grow or expand its market reach, as well as for a successor wishing to take over an operating business. Company Features: Established painting business with a good reputation in the region well-coordinated team of qualified employees high order backlog and guaranteed capacity utilization established customer base comprising residential, commercial, and institutional clients complete set of operational equipment available vehicles, tools, and necessary infrastructure available ongoing processes and well-established workflows good conditions for further growth Key Figures (2025/2026): Annual revenue in the mid-six-figure range Very strong order backlog Full capacity utilization of the business Existing employee structure to continue business operations The business is particularly well-suited as a strategic expansion for: Existing painting and finishing companies Trades businesses with growth ambitions Entrepreneurs looking to take over an established business

Revenue
730,000 €
Earnings
64,000 €
Employees
9
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Baden-Württemberg

A Rare Opportunity: Paramotor Flight School (GmbH), Including Airfield Lease

A renowned flight school, established in the market for nearly two decades and operating as a GmbH, is for sale. The school is certified by the DULV association and enjoys an excellent reputation. It has a loyal customer base and is firmly established in the field of paramotor and paramotor trike training. The GmbH is debt-free and holds all necessary aviation certifications. It stands out thanks to its exceptional geographic location in southwestern Germany. Situated directly on the Swiss border and in close proximity to the French border, the flight school has been attracting a large, international, and affluent clientele for many years. The location is particularly attractive to customers from Switzerland due to the short travel distances and optimal training conditions. The unique selling point (USP The bottleneck in general aviation is the lack of approved airfields. Adjacent to the flight school is a fully certified airfield (SLP). This airfield is not included in the sale but will be made available exclusively to the new owners through a long-term lease agreement. This ensures the school’s long-term operational base and the smooth continuation of training operations. The following will be transferred: GmbH: Complete, including all licenses, certifications, trademark rights, and the 18-year history. Inventory: Complete training equipment Onboarding and training

Revenue
170,000 €
Earnings
No information
Employees
2
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North Rhine-Westphalia

Engineering plastics company with a machine park

The operating business of a plastics-processing manufacturing facility in Bonn, established in 1958, is for sale. The company focuses on the machining of semi-finished plastic products and the manufacture of lightweight mechanical components. The company has an established customer base, an experienced workforce, well-established production processes, and an extensive machine park featuring CNC lathes and milling machines, machining centers, saws, and measurement and quality control equipment. The company employs 27 people, including management, and generates annual revenue of approximately 2 million EUR. Modernization efforts have been undertaken in recent years; in addition, trade in semi-finished plastic products from Asia has been established. Due to the age structure of the shareholders, a succession plan is being sought. The plan is essentially for an asset deal involving the acquisition of the operating assets, the customer base, the operational structures, the employees, and, optionally, the continuation of the business under the current name with a succession suffix. The company currently operates on its own property in Bonn, which spans over 6,000 m². A co-acquisition of the property is possible but not mandatory. The property value is estimated at a minimum of 3.2 million EUR. The preference is for a strategic buyer who will continue the company’s operations and preserve jobs while further developing the existing potential.

Revenue
2,000,000 €
Earnings
No information
Employees
27
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North Rhine-Westphalia

Sign & Engraving Business, Including Commercial Property, for Sale in Essen

An established sign and engraving business in Essen (ZIP code 45128), located approximately 900 meters from the main train station, is for sale. The sale includes the privately owned property (commercial space of approximately 50 m² on the ground floor + a separate garage used for storage—all fully included in the price!). Property management fees: only approximately 240 EUR/month. Extensive machinery (fully included): - Roland LEF 20 UV printer (license plate holders, lithography, souvenirs, etc.) - Bodor 30W fiber laser (precision engraving of metals, stainless steel, and stone) - 60W JPT MOPA M7 fiber laser (specialized for stainless steel, brass, and aluminum signs) - Embossing technology: GREWE 35-metric-ton embossing press for automotive license plates, hot stamping machine, embossing dies, foils, and blank signs. - Metalworking: 15t Mammuth hand-lever press, set of precision sheet metal cutters. The infrastructure allows for expansion to include vehicle registration and deregistration services (registration office) and auto insurance. Complete inventory (furniture, 2 PC workstations) and stock are included in the price. Online Retail & Logistics: Sales are very successful across 3 major e-commerce platforms (eBay, Amazon, Etsy) Reason for Sale & Transfer: For family reasons (not a distress sale). After the sale, all supplier contacts (established for over 8 years) will be transferred in full. Asking Price (negotiable): €215,000 Please include full contact information in all inquiries. Viewings by appointment.

Revenue
45,000 €
Earnings
25,000 €
Employees
1
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Hesse

A fully operational wellness hotel with an event venue and a commercial kitchen

A young, fully established operating company in the Rhine-Main region is for sale; it operates an exclusive wellness hotel with an event venue as well as a separately leased commercial kitchen. The concept combines private wellness stays, overnight accommodations, and short-term bookings with the rental of event spaces for private parties, corporate events, workshops, and other custom formats. The business model is complemented by bookable add-on services and regular revenue from the leased catering kitchen. The business has been comprehensively developed and equipped over the past 14 months. Significant investments have already been made in furnishings, wellness facilities, technical infrastructure, online presence, brand development, and operational processes. The company can therefore, in principle, be taken over and continued without a lengthy start-up or renovation phase. The company is still in the start-up and establishment phase. For an experienced operator, there are particular opportunities for development in the areas of capacity utilization management, pricing, event sales, corporate client business, partnerships, and standardized additional offerings. The goal is a complete acquisition of the company’s shares through a share deal. Since the existing company will remain the contractual partner, the existing lease and contractual relationships can generally be continued.

Revenue
300,000 €
Earnings
No information
Employees
3
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Buying a company vs. buying a firm

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