Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$250,000
Down
Call
Posting: 252230 | Available | 10/19/20
Available for sale is an iconic Southern California wholesale and retail distributor of hard to find vintage automotive parts Volkswagen cars. The business has made a wise investment in setting up overseas manufacturing of certain difficult to replace parts, emblems, and keys.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 263957 | Available | 10/9/20
Diversification of national distribution. Highly in demand products. Can be partially absentee run. Extended Training period available.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/16/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/15/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/18/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 263831 | Available | 3/26/22
This young turn-key company manufactures hand sanitizers in gel and liquid form. 2020 sales have been 3.5M+/. Major retailers have additional PO's ready to be placed. Profit margin currently in the 40% range. 1 year contracts in place with the well known national retailers. Online sales presence.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
$314,642
Revenue
$501,660
Down
$759,000
Posting: 274423 | Available | 9/14/22
This mobile calibration business specializes in the calibration of mechanical and electronic tools and devices. It is NIST traceable. The business offers competitive pricing and a three-day turnaround on items requiring calibration at their facility.
Asking Price
$759,000
Cash flow
$9,280
Revenue
$1,595,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 275838 | Available | 9/11/22
World leader in iris recognition tech with large USA production capacity. Multinational with robust record of selling tech products worldwide. Clients include UN, US Dept. of Homeland Security, Navy, Marines, govts. of India, Philippines, Kenya, and Northrop Grumman, InCadence and numerous others.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$1,271,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 270642 | Available | 2/29/24
This fine furniture manufacturer has been designing and creating high-quality Made in the USA product lines since 1980. The company takes pride in quality workmanship following modern contemporary styles while keeping the classic designs everyone loves.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$450,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283841 | Available | 1/30/24
Step into a well-established sign manufacturing business in the heart of Orange County. With a robust history since 1984, this company shines with $450k in sales. This business specializes in high-quality custom architectural signage and has built a stellar reputation.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$1,359,214
Revenue
$13,724,001
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284793 | Available | 1/23/24
This custom lighting manufacturer is a well-established, profitable, commercial, and industrial lighting manufacturer based in Southern California. They specialize in exterior and interior commercial lighting, including LED, decorative, emergency, exit signs, decorative, and outdoor lighting.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
Cash flow
$15,420
Revenue
$24,832
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280361 | Available | 4/24/23
This established LLC is offering its proprietary organic dough mixture for sale. A trademark is in place. Currently offered in over 300 grocery stores, in both frozen and dry mixes, in a variety of flavors, at a very competitive price point.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$442,000
Revenue
$3,980,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281444 | Available | 2/5/24
The Company manufactures architectural products that act as unique ceiling treatments and modern acoustical design. Project Woodcraft was founded in 1977 and started manufacturing wood skateboards and boogey boards. It was purchased in 1988 and was converted to making wooden furniture parts.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$250,000
Down
$199,000
Posting: 284705 | Available | 5/8/24
This Northern California based Ready to Assemble (RTA) cabinet supplier is a California Limited Liability Company and was established in 2003 and has been under current ownership since 2022. This company specializes in high quality pre-assembled cabinets that are manufactured in the US only.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$270,000
Revenue
$460,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282359 | Available | 4/24/24
Steeped in history since 1994, this prominent South Orange County establishment stands as a beacon of excellence in the domain of cylinder head remanufacturing. With over two decades in the field, they've mastered the art of restoring cylinder heads to their original specifications.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$331,700
Revenue
$1,390,442
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286539 | Available | 5/13/24
This successful business manufactures commercial grade hunting blinds and feeders. They pride themselves in building their products 100% in the U.S.A. With five different models of hunting blinds and 4 different models of feeders, the brand is known for unmatched quality and outstanding customers.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$354,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285608 | Available | 3/11/24
Excellent opportunity to acquire a reputable optical coating business in California specializing in quality thin films for medical, optical instrumentation, aerospace and defense, telecom, and other industries. Business is a good fit for parties with knowledge of coating technologies.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$2,249,842
Revenue
$11,151,526
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 279734 | Available | 2/1/24
This corporation is a leading manufacturer of wet processing equipment and related products for the semiconductor and other high-technology industries. The company was founded in 1980 and has since grown to become a trusted provider of innovative solutions for various applications in high tech.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
Cash flow
$129,556
Revenue
$1,326,255
Down
$1,295,000
Posting: 284571 | Available | 1/8/24
This celebrated Southern California based high performance sport and work boat manufacturer boasts nearly 60 years of goodwill. The second-generation family-owned company's watercrafts, which are between 20 and 42 feet in length, are fixtures in the professional diving, fishing, surfing, & research.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
$416,097
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 277257 | Available | 1/27/23
This is a profitable and rewarding coating applications company with real estate in a highly desirable area. This company has achieved success for over 38 years. The company is fully-Staffed and trained. Owners are semi-absentees. Price includes real estate and FF&E.
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278425 | Available | 5/9/24
A long, well-established bakery with good potential is located in a big shopping center in the South Bay. The business is half absentee-run but remains profitable, boasting a loyal base of repeating customers. Its prime location in the South Bay adds to its appeal.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$147,000
Revenue
$486,760
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285769 | Available | 3/21/24
This is a full-service sign company located in North Orange County. Established in 1996, they specialize in meeting the needs of homebuilders. Since then they have expanded and assist industrial and commercial clients, residential property management companies
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$185,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 284837 | Available | 1/24/24
Are you looking for a great Maquiladora opportunity? Look no further! We are pleased to present a well-established and highly reputable contract assembly and packaging company in Mexicali, Mexico. With over 15 years of experience, this turnkey business offers an ideal location.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$657,816
Revenue
$2,786,701
Down
$3,200,000
Posting: 284829 | Available | 1/24/24
For sale is a controls systems & product engineering company specializing in sensors & MMI controls with over 25 years of history. It was originally started as a product development firm and in the past 40 years has been transitioned into a product manufacturing company.
Asking Price
$3,200,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
$150,000
Posting: 263729 | Available | 5/24/21
This company manufactured and distributed a proprietary, innovative homeopathic supplement that is designed to support the user's alertness, mental focus and productivity. With over $1.2Ml invested to date, they have created a new and natural way to boost your energy.
Asking Price
$150,000
Bldg Size
8,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
Call / Email
Year Built
1993
Posting: 283495 | Available | 10/23/23
Glass Manufacturing Factory (only business) located in Riverside, California. Gross sales yearly $3,000,000; Net income yearly $1,950,000. Lease 10-year option; Rent $10,400 per month including NNN. Store size: 8,000 sq ft; Total Lot size: 16,000 sq ft. Free-standing building; Parking space 20.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$1,070,000
Revenue
$10,900,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285430 | Available | 3/1/24
This Company provides operations and maintenance services tailored for the wind energy sector, offering both expertise and cost-effective solutions. The Company was formed in 2019 and has been profitable every year since then.
Asking Price
$5,200,000
Cash flow
$104,282
Revenue
$521,414
Down
$299,400
Posting: 279601 | Available | 7/5/23
This is a foam manufacturing business in the City of Industry, near Downtown LA. We supply custom-made foams to the upholstery industry. Post-covid, there has been an increased demand for upholsteries. A new owner can do marketing and expand the business. It is very easy to operate.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$450,256
Revenue
$2,658,627
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279759 | Available | 3/17/23
Proudly made in the USA. The manufacturer of This architectural product is marking its 20th season in business. This custom-engineered fiberglass product is sold and installed in the entire Gulf Atlantic region from the Deep South to Texas.
Asking Price
$1,115,000
Cash flow
$98,107
Revenue
$310,311
Down
$290,000
Posting: 256990 | Available | 5/24/21
This 10 year old cannabidiol (CBD) company specializes in cream, gel, liquid and capsule health care products. The chemist and engineer driven company formulates its own products in its laboratory and then produces them offsite. Its product line includes trademarked names.
Asking Price
$290,000
The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
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