Family Run Joinery Manufacturing & Shopfitting Supply, Distribution & Installation Business for Sale

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Confidentially offered for Sale

Ref Number: WJ04-ABS
Asking Price: £550,000
Location: Oxfordshire

Asking Price: £550,000 (including net assets circa £260,000)

Annual Turnover: £1,550,000 p.a.

Gross Profits: circa £450,000 p.a.

Key Investment Highlights

• Established Business with Nearly 40 Years of Trading
  Founded in 1988, The company has built an excellent reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliable service, and technical expertise within the retail fit-out and storage solutions sector.
• Long-Standing Blue-Chip Customer Base
  The business benefits from strong, long-term relationships with leading UK builders' merchants, national DIY retailers, and established shopfitting contractors, providing a solid foundation of repeat business.
• Fully Equipped Manufacturing Facility
  Sale includes a well-maintained 18,000 sq. ft. joinery and manufacturing facility featuring dedicated spray facilities, modern woodworking machinery, Solid Surface Fabrication and industry-leading design software including AutoCAD ,Clear Books and B Solid. 
• Strong Asset Base
  The business is supported by a substantial portfolio of tangible assets, including plant and machinery, vehicles, stock, workshop equipment, and office infrastructure

• Multiple Revenue Streams
  Revenue is generated from a diverse range of services including:
• Bespoke joinery manufacture
• Retail shopfitting
• Gondola shelving supply
• Pallet and cantilever racking installations
• Nationwide maintenance and reactive call-out services
• Distribution and logistics
• Significant Growth Opportunities
  Considerable scope exists to increase turnover through:
• Expanding manufacturing capacity
• Developing an e-commerce platform for shelving and storage products
• Investing in digital marketing and lead generation
• Growing recurring maintenance contracts
• Expanding nationwide installation services
• Experienced Workforce
  A skilled and loyal team of 15 employees, including Project Managers, Bench Joiners, Workshop Operatives and Installation Teams, provides operational stability and supports a seamless transition to new ownership.
• Turnkey Acquisition
  The business operates with established systems, experienced personnel, repeat customers, and proven processes, allowing a purchaser to continue trading immediately with minimal disruption.
• Retirement Sale
  Offered to the market for the first time in its history due solely to the owners' retirement. The current owners are committed to providing a comprehensive handover and training period of up to three months to ensure a smooth transition.

Executive Summary

The Business provides a comprehensive range of services including:

Retail Design & Shopfitting

• Bespoke retail shelving and display systems designed to maximise sales space and enhance customer journey.
• Complete store layout planning and CAD design services.
• Prototype production and product development. 

Joinery & Manufacturing

• Bespoke reception desks, sales counters, checkouts and boardroom furniture.
• High-quality commercial and residential joinery.
• In-house timber machining, laminating, edging, spraying and assembly.

Design & Technology

·       Precision CAD Modelling, Prototyping & CNC manufacturing

Metal Fabrication & Retail Shelving

• Supply and installation of Gondola shelving systems.
• Wall shelving, promotional displays and point-of-sale equipment.
• Bespoke fabricated display solutions.

Warehouse Storage Solutions

• Design, supply and installation of Adjustable Pallet Racking.
• Cantilever Racking Systems.
• SEMA-compliant installations.

Distribution & Logistics

• Nationwide storage, sorting and distribution.
• Single-site and multi-site rollouts.
• Project logistics management.

Maintenance & Aftercare

• Nationwide shelving and racking maintenance.
• Emergency call-out service.
• Repairs, alterations and ongoing preventative maintenance.

All manufacturing and installation work is undertaken by experienced in-house team, providing complete control over quality, scheduling, and costs.

Industries Served

The Company supplies a diverse range of commercial sectors, including:

• Builders' Merchants
• DIY Retailers
• Agricultural & Country Stores
• Garden Centres
• Gift Shops
• Cafés
• Jewellery Retailers
• Department Stores
• Housing Developers & Sales Suites
• Commercial Offices
• Private Residential Clients

Industry Memberships

The company is an active member of:

• Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA)
• Builders Merchants Federation (BMF)
• Safe Contractor

These memberships demonstrate the company's commitment to industry best practice, professional standards and ongoing development.

Customers & Market Position

The Business has built a strong reputation within the retail fit-out and storage sector, occupying a specialist niche in bespoke shelving, joinery and warehouse storage solutions.

The business benefits from a diversified customer base across the UK and Europe, reducing reliance on any single sector.

Key Accounts

• The business currently maintains approximately 10 major repeat customers, including major national builders, leading merchants, and national retail groups.

Long-standing customer relationships generate significant repeat business and provide a stable revenue base.

Demand within the sector remains resilient, with considerable opportunity to increase market share through investment in digital marketing, online sales, and expansion of the company's e-commerce offering.

Operations

Premises

The company operates from a strategically located industrial facility in Southern England comprising:

• Modern office accommodation
• Spray finishing facility
• Large-scale joinery workshop
• Storage and distribution warehouse
• Mezzanine (6000sqft)
• Large Yard Storage

The premises support both manufacturing and nationwide project delivery.

Employees

The business employs:

• 12 Full-Time Staff
• 3 Part-Time Staff

The workforce includes:

• Bench Joiners
• Project Managers
• Installation Teams
• Workshop Operatives
• Administration Staff
• Design Programmer

 The experienced team provides excellent continuity and operational knowledge.

Systems & Technology

The business operates using established management systems including:

• Microsoft Office
• B Solid ERP
• AutoCAD
• Clear Books

These systems support project management, design, manufacturing, stock control and financial administration.

Ownership & Transition

The current owner remains involved in strategic management and business development while being supported by a capable senior management and operational team.

The business has been structured to facilitate a smooth ownership transition and is well suited to:

• Trade buyers seeking strategic expansion.
• Existing shopfitting or manufacturing companies.
• Builders' merchant suppliers.
• Investors with an experienced management team.

A comprehensive handover period is available to ensure continuity of customer relationships and operational knowledge.

 Sale Rationale & Future Potential:

The current owners are seeking a sale to facilitate their retirement. They leave behind a business with high "Manufacturing Independence"—a significant asset for a buyer looking to control their own supply chain or add massive joinery capacity to an existing firm.

 Growth Opportunities:

• Digital Presence: Development of a web shop for standard shelving and racking components.
• Capacity Expansion: The current facility has the physical footprint to double manufacturing output with further investment in staff or shifts.
• Sales Outreach: The business currently does no active advertising; a proactive sales force could unlock national rollout contracts within the existing client base.

Support and Handover:

The current owner is committed to a smooth transition to ensure continued success under new ownership and is happy to remain for an extended period if need be.

Reason for sale:

Retirement Sale: Offered to the market for the first time due to the owners' retirement, with a full handover and training period available

Opportunity:

Excellent opportunity for investors or individuals with joinery industry experience to acquire a thriving, profitable, well-established business with solid financial performance and growth potential

Next Step: You will need to fully complete our Confidentiality Agreement .

 

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