Manufacturing Business Sales
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$500K–$10M
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3–6× EBITDA
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Selling a manufacturing business is fundamentally different from selling a service company or retail shop. Buyers are often private equity firms, strategic acquirers, or owner-operators who understand industrial operations — and they do deep due diligence on equipment condition, customer concentration, union status, and supply chain dependencies. You need a broker or M&A advisor who speaks their language and has sold companies like yours before.
Featured Manufacturing Business Brokers
business brokers with manufacturing companies transaction experience — sorted by profile completeness and Broker Score.
Barry Berkowitz
Berkowitz Acquisitions
📍 Boynton Beach, FL · 24yr IBBA member
Construction · eCommerce · Education Services · Entertainment & Recreation
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Nanda Nandkishore
Acacia Group, Inc.
📍 Los Gatos, CA · 21yr IBBA member
Business Services · Construction · Education Services · Food & Beverage
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Dave Richards
Keystone Business Advisors
📍 Westlake Village, CA · 21yr IBBA member
Business Services · Construction · eCommerce · Health Care/Social Assistance
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Vasilis Georgiou
Crossroads Business Brokers, Inc.
📍 Irvine, CA · 23yr IBBA member
Accommodations · Agriculture · Arts · Auto Related Businesses
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MATT COLETTA, LCBB,LCBI,M&AMI,CM&AP
M&A Business Advisors
📍 Calabasas, CA · 25yr IBBA member
Accommodations · Agriculture · Arts · Auto Related Businesses
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Anthony Geronimo, M&AMI, CBI, CM&AP
Transworld Business Advisors
📍 Orlando, FL · 22yr IBBA member
Arts · Construction · Education Services · Entertainment & Recreation
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What to Look for in a Manufacturing Business Broker
Lower middle market M&A experience
Manufacturing deals over $1M in EBITDA typically involve professional buyers who run structured processes. Look for brokers with M&AMI certification or M&A advisor backgrounds — not just main street brokers.
Equipment and asset familiarity
A broker who understands the difference between fair market value and liquidation value for your machinery can meaningfully impact your sale price and buyer negotiations.
PE and strategic buyer network
The best outcomes in manufacturing often come from competitive processes with multiple buyers. Your broker should have relationships with PE platforms and strategic acquirers actively buying in your sector.
Normalized EBITDA presentation
Manufacturing financials often have complex add-backs — owner compensation, non-recurring capex, family payroll. A skilled broker will build a detailed recast that supports your asking price through buyer scrutiny.
How Are Manufacturing Businesses Valued?
Manufacturing businesses typically sell at 3–6× EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization). Companies with recurring revenue, long-term contracts, and low customer concentration command the higher end. SDE-based valuation (2.5–4.5× SDE) is used for smaller shops under $2M revenue. The key value drivers are: customer concentration (no single customer over 25% ideal), equipment age and condition, intellectual property, proprietary processes, and management depth beyond the owner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is my manufacturing company worth?
Manufacturing companies typically sell at 3–6× annual EBITDA. For smaller shops (under $2M revenue), SDE-based valuation at 2.5–4.5× is more common. Key factors include customer concentration, contract backlog, equipment condition, and whether the business can run without the owner.
Should I use a business broker or an M&A advisor for my manufacturing company?
It depends on deal size. For companies under $1M in EBITDA, an experienced business broker who handles manufacturing deals is usually appropriate. For $1M+ EBITDA, an M&A advisor with a structured auction process and PE/strategic buyer relationships typically gets better outcomes.
How long does it take to sell a manufacturing business?
Typically 9–18 months from engagement to close. The timeline includes financial preparation (2–3 months), marketing and buyer outreach (3–4 months), due diligence (60–90 days), and financing close (30–45 days). Complex equipment financing or SBA involvement can add time.
What are PE buyers looking for in manufacturing acquisitions?
Private equity firms buying manufacturing companies typically want: $1M+ EBITDA, defensible niche or proprietary process, limited customer concentration, tenured management team, and a clear path to operational improvement. They're less focused on owner involvement than on whether the business has systems and people who can run it.
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