Wholesale & Distribution Businesses For Sale

Adult Industry - UK
Long-established wholesale and distribution business. Mainly lingerie based with manufacturing capability but also distributing most adult items. Strong respected trade mark within the industry.
T/O: £1m
Asking Price: £300k

Animal Feeds & Products - South West
Established and profitable wholesale distribution of animal feeds and associated products covering South West England.
T/O: £6m

Arts/ Crafts Mail Order - Hants
Smit & Co Ltd t/a Smitcraft (in administration). Arts/ crafts mail order (60 years). Popular online shopping site. Warehouse/ retail outlet.
T/O: £1m+

Book Distributor to the Professions - South Coast
Retirement sale of a long-established relocatable business. Markets across the English speaking world and clients are professional firms, government and academic organisations.
T/O: £8m+

Brake & Clutch Products - Midlands
The company has one of the most extensive ranges available enabling it to rank amongst the market leaders for aftermarket supply of brake and clutch components to cars and light commercial vehicles. Established brand name, outstanding knowledge of clutch and brake product manufacture. Long established business, long-standing client base and extensive product range. Niche suppliers with exclusive supply alliances. GP £3m (23%).
T/O: £13.7m+

Building Supplies (Doors & Fittings) - UK
Proprietorial range of building products inclusive of external/ internal doors and supporting hardware products sold both direct and to builders, refurbishment contractors and trade outlets. Established UK distributor. Net pre-tax profits prior to drawings 10%.
T/O: £13m

Chemical Distributor - South East
Independent international distributor of chemicals and allied products, predominantly to factories throughout the Middle East and Africa, and also the UK. Products distributed include the raw materials used by detergent, hygiene and personal care industries on behalf of worldwide manufacturers. Proj. GP £380k; NP £160k.
T/O: c. £4.5m

Clinical Waste / Hygiene - Scotland
Opportunity to acquire two businesses run as a small group. Provision of wide range of janitorial goods and cleaning products combined with the supply and servicing of washroom equipment and disposal of waste. Full accreditation from SEPA. Location has good transport links for customer base throughout Scotland and North East England. Further business development possible.
T/O: £1m

Computer Components & Accessories Supplier - North East
Well-established supplier of computer components and accessories to over 2,000 independent computer retailers, VARs and local authorities. The company has invested heavily in its own systems, website, staff and registered brands. It is structured and can support considerable future growth. Profitable.
T/O: £3m

Computer & Office Products Supplier - East Midlands
Highly reputable and well-established. Quality client base and experienced staff. GP £447k; Adj. NP £128k.
T/O: £1.46m
Asking Price: £750k

Computer Supplies - West Midlands
One-stop-shop, supplying new and used PCs, laptops, printers, wireless products, consumables, network systems and accessories plus providing a full repair and maintenance service.
T/O: £420k
Asking Price: £99.5k

Consumer Goods (Mail Order) - South
Highly successful, direct sale business. Markets through a mail order catalogue, press advertising and the internet. Strong brand identity, strong customer identity, strong customer loyalty. Database of 1.2m customers who are primarily ABC1's. Age range is 50+ and split equally between men and women. Internet sales are growing strongly and are expected to reach 40% of turnover by the year end. Profit before tax £1.2m+. The owners wish to pursue other opportunities but would be prepared to co-operate with the buyer during a handover period and to act as a consultant/ board member as required.
T/O: £13m

Contract Furniture Suppliers - South East
Highly reputable with substantial expansion capabilities. Prestigious blue chip client base. Highly skilled workforce and management. High profit margins. Adj. NP £470k.
T/O: £1.28m
Asking Price: £2.25m

Decorative Lighting - South East Midlands
Importers and suppliers of quality decorative lighting to the retail, interior design and contract sectors. Good profits, excellent reputation, and a customer base that includes blue chip names. Modern premises, close to motorway and main rail network. Established 19 years.
T/O: £600k

Distribution & E-commerce - South West
Established UK distribution and e-commerce business offers low risk, instant access to the plumbing, building, HVAC and home improvement markets. Established own brand of tools, consumables and accessories, as well as other international brands. 30% year-on-year sales growth. Large merchant and secondary distribution customer base. Will consider trade sale or phased handover.
T/O: £1m

Distribution of Fastners & Tools - Central
Long-established distributor of tools and fixings for sale. Highly profitable.
T/O: £400k
Asking Price: £300k

Distributor of Janitorial, PPE & Abrasives - Buckinghamshire
This business was founded in 1982 by the vendor¼s family and has been in current management/ ownership since 1989. It has grown since to become a significant and well respected enterprise with a reputation for the quality of its products, flexibility of service and reliability.
T/O: £470k
Asking Price: £440k

Distributor of Tools - Scotland
The company is primarily involved in the supply of tools to the engineering sector. It enjoys many long term customer relationships, with the vast majority of turnover being derived from repeat business. A significant proportion of the firm¼s turnover is generated from the oil and gas industry. The customer base is diverse, with no client accounting for more than 5% of the firm¼s turnover.
T/O: £2.2m

Drainage Materials/ Sales & Distribution - Wiltshire
Below and above ground drainage products, from PVC to aluminium. Young expanding concern with growing reputation and client base. Thriving commercial location near road and motorway links. Substantial secure rented lock-up warehouse and office, well-fitted and equipped. Almost unlimited scope to develop or rare 'bolt-on' opportunity for allied operator. Leasehold.
T/O: £1.2m+
Asking Price: £1.3m

E-Commerce Computer/ Office Consumables Supplier - West Yorks
Based in West Yorkshire. Good profits. Price for the business £180k plus SAV (leave expired). Freehold property available at £436k.
T/O: £1.2m
Asking Price: £186k+

Elecrical Goods & Home Furnishings - UK
Homebuy Group Plc and trading subsidiaries, trading as Homebuy and PerfectHome (in administration). Leading supplier of electrical goods and home furnishings on personal credit. Approx. 100,000 customers.
T/O: c. £92m

Equipment Distributor - UK
Specialist electronic/ mechanical entry equipment distributor. Highly profitable with national coverage. Operates from a single site, extensive scope for expansion. Easily integrated into other security/ electrical distribution. Principals only. Stock at valuation.
T/O: c. £1m
Asking Price: £950k+

Export Company - Sourcing and Supply - London
The company provides a comprehensive, high quality sourcing and supply service dealing primarily in electrical and engineering products for export. Our clients require an NDA to be signed before any detailed information is released.
T/O: £2m

Export & Importer - Bangladesh
One of the leading companies for ship spare & equipment supplies and recycling metal scrap, established 10 years.

Fashion Jewellery & Accessories - North
This well-run business was first established in 1980 and registered as a limited company in 1991. The company import a wide range of fashion jewellery and accessories, supplying multiple retailers and wholesale accounts in the UK.
T/O: £200k
Asking Price: £380k

Fish & Game - North Wales
Award winning fish and game business operating successfully in North Wales for 6 years. Recently moved into purpose built premises with recently acquired new equipment. Great potential to expand into complementary markets.

Freight Forwarding - England
Freight forwarding by land, sea or air including Letter of Credit presentation, storage and warehousing, receiving, co-ordinating, protecting, preserving and packing for export of all types of machinery and equipment. The group boasts enviable levels of repeat business, with a reputation as a solutions oriented business, and customers are confident that not only will they receive the best advice but that the advice will be followed by best practice.
T/O: £3.5m

Furniture - Shropshire
This successful and well-established outlet in Shropshire is mainly a wholesale unit, although a small amount of retail sales also occurs. The business also sells factory seconds.
T/O: £500k
Asking Price: £325k

Graphics, Art & Office Supplies - South West
Long-established graphics, art materials and office supplies business in a city centre location.
T/O: £480k
Asking Price: £200k

Haulage - North
Freehold premises in the North of England, fleet of financed commercial businesses. 50 employees. Please contact by Friday 22 September 2006.
T/O: c. £7m

Haulage & Commercial Vehicle MOTs - North Wales
Successful business located in North Wales with an excellent reputation and strong client base for commercial vehicle MOTs and haulage. Fully trained and retainable staff. Fully fitted workshop facilities. Current turnover £1.2m with high profits and growing. Freehold sale.
T/O: £1.2m
Asking Price: £2m

Haulage/ Distribution Services - Northern Ireland
All Ireland coverage, substantial fleet. Adj. NP £200k.
T/O: £2.1m

Haulage, Plant Hire & Site Clearance - Louth
Haulage, plant hire and site clearance business for sale. Limited company.
T/O: £600k
Asking Price: £800k

Health & Well-being Products - Midlands
The company imports and distributes a high value range of quality healthcare and well-being products to the general public. This fast moving market sector has grown from strength to strength over the last few years, and with the focus in today¼s society on alternative medicine and well-being, is ideally set for further growth over the next few years.
T/O: £500k
Asking Price: £2.5m

Home Safety Products - South Midlands
Exclusive supplier of home safety and consumable products to the retail wholesale, promotions and utilities markets. The company prides itself on offering its clients an unparalleled range of products and services and is the supplier, directly and through distributors to over 20 different trades and many major blue chip companies.
T/O: £500k
Asking Price: £395k

Hosiery Distribution - UK
The core business of this company is the import and distribution of a wide range of fashion hosiery to leading High Street retailers in the UK. It also operates in the glamour market supplying online traders and catalogue businesses with a range of lingerie, body and leg wear. This profitable business would suit a company already operating in this sector and entrepreneurial individuals seeking an established business with significant growth potential. Offers invited.
T/O: £2.5m

Hospitality Supplies - Cornwall
A limited company established for 25 years supplying the hotel, self-catering and corporate office users. The current owners have increased turnover during their 7 years' ownership. There remains huge potential whilst incorporating today's technology. Seven employees, four vehicles and leasehold premises. A genuine opportunity to enhance an already thriving business. Stock at valuation.
T/O: £400k
Asking Price: £250k+

Household Fittings - South
Household fittings company for sale, with 30 years trading in electrical, bathroom, window and door fittings. Highly profitable with GP 45%. Recommended by architects. Markets include hotels, hospitals and high-spec office blocks.
T/O: £1.5m

Import & Distribution - Southern England
Wholesale importer and distribution company for sale specialising in interior design products and other household items. Modern storage and handling facilities, a large customer base and expert knowledge of overseas MFG suppliers.
T/O: £7.5m+

Import/ Distribution of Car Care Products - UK
Exclusive imports and UK distribution of high demand car care products. Established over 11 years. Simple to run, operated from home. Sale includes substantial stock and valuable assets in the region of £250k+. NP £374k. Retirement sale.
T/O: £877k
Asking Price: £1.25m

Import/ Distribution of Presentation Products - Central England
Specialist sector. Large client bank of loyal customers. Low overheads. Business can be run from home. Scope to introduce new products and develop new sectors. Projected turnover for 2006 £750k. GP 25%. Adj. NP £100k.
T/O: £625k
Asking Price: £300k

Import & Distribution Of Tableware Products - County Durham
Pimpernell International Limited (in administration). Import and distribution of place and table mats, tableware and associated products. Distribution warehouse and head office located in Consett, County Durham. Reputation for quality and blue chip customer base. Internationally recognised brand name. Newly completed bespoke production facility in Thailand operated as a joint venture with a local Thai company. US 100% owned subsidiary company acting as North American distribution centre.
T/O: £10.5m

Importer & Distributor of Cycles - UK
Distributor of bicycles and accessories, operating both as a leading distributor selling to the trade and as a mail order operation, selling to the consumer markets. The company offers an unrivalled range across all areas of the cycle market, and enjoys an enviable reputation for customer support and after-sales service. Markets include independent cycle shops, large retail multiples, supermarkets, catalogues and the general public via direct mail. Sale due to shareholders pursuing other interests.
T/O: £30m

Importer/ Distributor/ Stockist - West Country
This business was established by its present director. It specialises in the import of 4X4 accessories, which it supplies to both the retail and trade market right across the UK.
Asking Price: £2.5m

Importer/ Exporter - Leicester
Established for 14 years, with major customers within the golf and mobility trades. Selling directly to the wholesale and retail trades, as well as a direct selling facility. Plenty of scope for sales company. Small staff, stock at around £75k and a registered trade name. NP £40k to £50k pa.
T/O: £600k
Asking Price: £350k

Importer/ Exporter of Textiles - North West
Well-established, with an excellent reputation for quality and service. Has consistently generated healthy profits over a long period of years. Excellent connections both at home and abroad delivering a high level of repeat orders. Significant opportunities to expand, diversify and develop the business both in the UK and overseas. Would be an excellent fit with a business in similar, or complementary markets or industry, e.g. accessories, formal wear, garments, home crafts. Would provide an ideal UK warehousing and distribution base with excellent transport links for an overseas based company looking for a ready made market and a distribution operation in the UK. Large leasehold warehousing and factory premises. Long serving and loyal staff. Not critically dependent on the owners.

Importing & Marketing Franchise - UK Nationwide
Importing and marketing franchise for sale. The organisation produces metal badges, keyrings, medals, name badges and other enamelled products. No manufacturing involved. With a 19 year track record of success internationally the company has huge buying and marketing power. Franchise territories are available nationwide at just £25k for the complete package.
T/O: £3m
Asking Price: £25k

Independent Dealership - Holbeach
3/4 car showroom. Used car display approx. 40. Four bay workshop. Two valet bays. Forecourt for fuel approx. 1.3m litres. Large shop area. Offices let income £10k / year. Four-bed house available by separate neg. Freehold.
T/O: £2m
Asking Price: £499k

Industrial Supplies - South West
Highly profitable distributor of industrial supplies in the South West. Access to very competitive supply chain and many blue chip clients. Provides added value in respect to management if in-house stocks on client's premises. Active web site and freehold premises.
T/O: £1m
Asking Price: £975k

Janitorial Products & Machinery - East Midlands
Supplying janitorial products to a wide range of customers including hospitals, Schools, MOD sites, national and private companies. Holds agency status and distribution rights from various major manufactures of janitorial machinery and cleaning products. The majority of the chemical and paper products are aimed at commercial and industrial markets and are sold as own brands.
T/O: £500k
Asking Price: £250k

Jewellery Wholesaler - Central London
This business was founded by the vendor more than 10 years ago and has become a significant wholesale cash and carry enterprise specialising in silver jewellery and a comprehensive selection of accessories, with a reputation for the quality and variety of its products, value for money, service and reliability.
T/O: £620k
Asking Price: £650k

Kitchen Component Supplier & Distributor - Buckinghamshire
Well established, run under management. Approximately 5,900 sq. ft. freehold premises. Established 1984. Adj. NP £110k.
T/O: £579k
Asking Price: £1m

Kitchens/ Bedrooms/ Bathrooms - Surrey
Middle to upper market range and clientele. GP £286k+. Adj. NP £81.4k+.
T/O: £818k
Asking Price: £350k

Logistics - South
Warehousing and distribution, call centre and technical repair facility. Diverse customer base. Possibility of relocation. NP £100k.
T/O: £800k
Asking Price: £450k

Lubricant Suppliers - UK & Europe
Supplies UK and European markets. Adj. NP approx. £120k. Valuable client database of approximately 1,500 active clients. Detached freehold premises.
T/O: £2m
Asking Price: £725k

Marble & Stone - East Midlands
The business is based on the importing of marble and other natural stones which are then processed, retailed and installed if required. Profit of £500k. 99 year lease available to purchaser
Asking Price: £1.5m

Metal stockist - Midlands
Metals stockist operating from two Midlands sites. Small order values at very high margins. Very consistent sales/ profit growth and cashflow, with expansion programme recently completed to support further growth. Full operations/ management team. Retirement sale.
T/O: £1.2m
Asking Price: £950k

Model Making - South East
The company has been established for over 30 years and is positioned at the specialist end of the model-making market sector supplying motorised and radio controlled models, plastic model kits, and a broad range of associated products; a „One Stop Shop¾ for the true enthusiast whatever their level or budget. GP 29%. NP under management £270k.
T/O: £2.4m
Asking Price: £1.2m

Motor Factors - Oxfordshire
Suppliers of auto parts, spares, accessories, lubricants and paints for most marques with valuable exclusive dealerships for major suppliers. Same owner for 22 years, retirement sale. Excellent client base. Limited company sale.
T/O: £830k
Asking Price: £1m

National/ International Freight - South Wales
Full loads through to single pallets. 1 - 44 ton vehicle fleet. Diverse spectrum of clients. Freehold/ leasehold. Genuine reason to sell. Turnover in excess of £1.3m, projected Adj. NP £190k.
T/O: £1.3m+

Niche Retail & Mail Order - South East
Specialist supplier of radio controlled models. 60% mail order, 40% retail. Niche market sector generating repeat business. Excellent accessible premises available leasehold or freehold. National and international customer base built up over 30 years. Ongoing commitment to marketing ensuring further future growth. GP 29%; NP under management £270k.
T/O: £2.4m
Asking Price: £1.2m+

Office Consumables - Bradford
Global Office Solutions Limited (in administration). Supply of office consumables including ink cartridges, toners, zips, disks, back up memory and mp3/4 players. UK and international customer base supported by an in-house call centre. Modern leasehold premises near the M62 at junction 26 (head office function and approx. 10,000 sq. ft. of purpose-built stock warehouse with full racking. SAP Business One computer system and e-commerce business.
T/O: £26m

Office Supplies - London
GP £140k. Established for 26 years.
T/O: £535k
Asking Price: £320k

Packaging Merchant - North East
Supplying mainly food packaging, mostly in the North East. With five staff. Working on 27% profit. Sells over 1,000 lines. Four vehicles. No overdraft, no debt. 5000 sq. ft. warehouse for sale or rent.
T/O: £1.4m
Asking Price: £800k

Potato & Onion Wholesaler - East Midlands
Large customer base. High turnover. Lock up, rent £18k pa.
T/O: £15k pw

Product Sourcing Mail Order - Yorkshire/ North West
Established blue chip client base. Adj. NP £83k+.
T/O: £1.17m
Asking Price: £395k

Road Haulage - Northern Ireland
Ongoing contracts with major blue chip company. Well-maintained modern fleet. Relocatable. Adj. NP £140k.
T/O: £720k
Asking Price: £700k

Shopfittings Distribution - Midlands
Available for sale to allow the principal director/ shareholder to retire, this company stocks an extensive range of shopfittings and display equipment. Established in the 1970's the company occupies leasehold premises, with the possibility of expansion into the adjacent unit. About 80% of sales are cash or credit card.
T/O: c. £500k
Asking Price: £400k

Skincare Distribution - South East
Disposal of non-core business comprising the exclusive B2B UK distributorship of a premier range of skincare products. There is an established network of customers through out the UK and a loyal customer and end user base. There is every reason to believe the business can be successfully developed and expanded. Turnover has been consistent and GP margin is 70%. Whilst requiring an understanding of the skincare and distribution market the business is profitable and portable.
T/O: £600k

Souvenirs - South East
Established over 30 years ago, this company has developed an excellent reputation for being the UK¼s leading supplier of a comprehensive range of destination gifts and souvenirs. They are specialists in the import and distribution, with the value-added elements of hot foil blocking, pad printing and metal casting, allowing items to be manufactured to the client¼s specification. The company also boasts a high quality in-house design studio. Approximately 50% of turnover is generated from off the shelf products, and the remaining 50% from bespoke items. Of the latter, about half are produced in house, and half are imported from the Far East. GP £1.5m.
T/O: £4.1m

Specialist Distribution - West Midlands
Established 10 years with a strong reputation. Excellent development opportunity. A number of five-year contracts in place. Fleet of 28 vehicles.
T/O: £800k
Asking Price: £400k

Specialist Parts & Accessories for 4x4 Vehicles - UK
An exciting opportunity to acquire a 75% mail order business based in Warrington but easily relocatable anywhere within the UK. An ideal ¼bolt-on¼ opportunity. Excellent turnover, but full potential has yet to be exploited. Substantial and extensively fitted freehold showroom and warehousing.
T/O: £750k
Asking Price: £4.25m

Specialist Suction Lifting Hire - Midlands
Branded market leader. Owner seeking partner to further develop company with ongoing vendor participation.

Specialist Tableware & Cookware Supplier - South
Very successful and profitable business importing and supplying high quality branded table and cookware to UK and Irish catering and retail markets. Excellent product range, quality fragmented customer base, strong brand image and foundation for further known growth potential. GP circa 43%.
T/O: £5m+

Specialist Textiles - South East
The business was established in the mid 1980¼s, expanded rapidly in the 1990¼s and now services a diverse customer base,as a main supplier to wholesalers as well as specialising in providing material in to a niche market. Well known and respected within the industry, the business is a major supplier of a specialist fabric in this sector and is estimated to hold 25% of the UK market. Adj. NP c. £230k.
T/O: c. £1m

Sports Distribution - UK
Europe-wide distribution of sports equipment and accessories. Blue chip client accounts and independents, exclusive distributors for global brand products on European basis. Consistent growth in sales and gross profit and strong track record of cash generation. Operates from purpose-designed premises incorporating production facilities, offices, yard and warehousing. Additional European-based warehousing and distribution facilities. GP 42%; operating profit c. £239k.
T/O: c.£1.6m
Asking Price: £1m

Storage & Distribution Solution - East Anglia/ Midlands
Provision of a total storage and distribution solution, ranging from same-day vans to articulated vehicles, next day parcels, next day/ two day pallets, together with storage and distribution services. Bespoke computerised stock control system. The company enjoys a substantial reputation among customers for its capability to offer a single source supply solution, typically only found with the worldwide global players who lack the ability to maintain a local customer service focus.
T/O: £4m

Temperature Controlled Couriers & Distributors - North West
Serving the UK and Europe, this well-established delivery service provides temperature-controlled quick, reliable deliveries to a large base of commercial, retail and industrial clientele and accounts. The business is highly regarded for dependability, prompt service and dedication to customer satisfaction. With lots of growth potential and an advantageous fast-growing area, this business is a prime candidate for strategic positioning in the region.
T/O: £641k
Asking Price: £600k

Tools & Consumables - South
A privately owned distributor of tools and consumables to the automotive and marine industries. This partnership offers a comprehensive range of products from world leading brand manufacturers, aimed at providing a single source supply solution to workshops servicing the automotive and marine industries, backed by fast, friendly, efficient service normally only available from smaller specialist niche providers. The company operates a staff of 12.
T/O: £2m

Toy & Leisure Goods - South West
Import and distribution of toys and leisure products including own brand goods. Exclusive distributors for major brand products. Blue chip client accounts. Experienced senior management retainable. History of innovation and product development. Operates from purpose-designed premises incorporating warehousing and distribution facilities, offices, showroom and yard. GP 39%. Offers to include an estimated NAV of £5m.
T/O: c. £11m
Asking Price: c. £7.5m

Transport - Midlands
Long-established and consistently profitable transport business. Newly constructed and modern transit facility.
T/O: £3.2m

Transport/ Distribution/ Storage - Glasgow
Impressive client base. Adj. NP £90k. Business £450k plus stock at valuation, property £450k or rent.
T/O: £600k
Asking Price: £900k

Transport & Warehousing - South
Established transport and warehousing business, based in the South of England, specialising in the handling of hazardous materials. Staff are ADR trained and certified. The business operates from a prime location and has a prestigious customer base. Retirement sale.
T/O: £850k

Vehicle Alternative Fuel Distribution Equipment - UK
Vehicle alternative fuel distribution business for sale, presently in fourth year of trading. Good levels of turnover increase and net profit with excellent potential for continued growth. Exclusive arrangement with equipment manufacturer. Easily relocatable.
Asking Price: £560k

Vehicle Import & Retail - Scotland
Specialists in Japanese sports performance and 4x4's. Huge scope in servicing and repair. GP £643k; Adj. NP £220k. Stock at valuation.
T/O: £2.75m
Asking Price: £795k+

Vending/ Coffee Machine Supplier - UK
Vending/ coffee machine supplier for sale. Gross rates year on year are c. 40-60%, and income has increased every year for the past seven years. Presents a strong growth curve and a continuing rise in blue chip customers. 70% of clients are contracted to five years. GP £262k; Adj. NP £192k.
T/O: £420k
Asking Price: £1.3m+

Wholesale Bathroom/ Plumbing Supplies - Northern Ireland
Located in the north west region of Northern Ireland. GP £225k; Adj. NP £56k.
T/O: £900k
Asking Price: £300k

Wholesale Pet Feeds & Accessories - North West/ Wales
Established repeat client database.
T/O: £1.1m
Asking Price: £335k

Wholesaler/ Manufacturer - Outdoor Leisure Market - East Midlands
Good brand with large range of own products. Extensive customer base. Huge potential. UK-based. NP £1m.
T/O: £8m

Workwear & Uniform Contract Supplier - Birmingham
Leading supplier of corporate clothing and work wear to blue chip companies in the UK with focus on customers who require essential support services for their businesses. The company's core activities are textiles, including the facilities management. Existing and ongoing contracts account for majority of turnover. EBITDA 20%.
T/O: £2m