Description

Manufacturing business engaged in producing a large and diverse range of high quality trailers. Established in 1948, this business has continually set a high standard for quality and reliability, with trailers suitable for agriculture, road, industrial, general and special usage. Over 50% of customers are local, State and ACT Government bodies, 35% are business users including farmers, builders, tradies, and custom-built orders, with the balance sold through the reseller network. A strong presence is always shown at Agricultural Field Days with good results recorded. The modern workshop, with gantry crane, has 7 welding bays, while a separate building with workshop, with gantry crane, producing larger trailers, has 3 welding bays. All trailers are manufactured to the latest RVSC standards and feature AL-KO IRS suspension and axles. Very large inventory of plant and equipment including MVD INAN 120T Press Brake 3.1m, Toyota 4.5T diesel powered forklift with rotator, Nissan petrol powered 2.5T forklift, Crown electric walk-behind forklift, 1996 Triton ute and UD 11.0T Truck with 6.5m flat bed.

Potential

Expend dealer network - Continue emphasis on social media platforms - Maintain reseller agent network and expand interstate sales - New product range continually under development - Explore advertising campaign.

Features

Strong sales to government departments - Top quality products - Long established - Excellent location - Diverse product range - Strong product retained value - Great reseller network.

Premises

Large showroom, office and spare parts area of 450 sqm on upper level, 250 sqm mezzanine stock area, and 1400 sqm workshop lower level plus separate 650 sqm workshop for larger projects

Location

Prominent location with large frontage to main road in established light industrial area of desirable Southern Highlands town.

Trading Hours

5 days - Mon. to Fri. - 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Lease

New lease available.

Employees

1 owner - 3 office - 1 leading hand - 11 tradesmen - 3 apprentices.

Comments

Misc.- 1- Bank charges ($100) Cleaning ($100) Freight ($550) - Misc..- 2- Field day expenses ($280) Motor vehicle expenses ($120) Workshop supplies ($1500) - Vendor will stay on if required to assist in transition - Freehold may be available.

SBX ID

CB1457