A regional converter producing low-volume printed cartons for specialty food and personal-care brands. Repeat purchase orders account for 78% of annual sales and the plant operates one shift.
Precision Machine Shop | 9 CNC Centers, $1.05M EBITDA
Ironwood Precision Works
Representative photograph · not an actual listingAbout the business
A precision machine shop supplying short-run components to industrial equipment makers. No customer exceeds 16% of revenue, and an experienced production lead manages scheduling across two shifts. All figures describe an invented operating scenario; no real company, customer accounts or property is offered for sale.
Operations & owner involvement
Management-run. The fictional owner spends 5–10 hours per week reviewing results and supporting strategy. Existing management compensation is reflected in reported EBITDA.
Team
31 fictional team members support this operation. Existing management payroll is reflected in reported EBITDA.
Included assets & inventory
Nine CNC centers, inspection lab, tooling library and forklift; property excluded. Ordinary operating supplies are included in the asking price. No additional inventory payment is modeled.
Why this business stands out
Decades of local operating history support repeat business. Documented workflows and an experienced leadership team provide operating continuity. Existing equipment capacity leaves room for measured growth.
Growth opportunities
Add a five-axis cell and pursue aerospace supplier qualification.
Reason for sale
The fictional owner is retiring after building a durable local operation and will provide a 60-day transition.
Fictional seller notes
“I would love to see someone take the next step with what we have built. The equipment has a maintenance schedule. Your imaginary investor updates can too.”
Avery Bennett (fictional)
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