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Reknowned Corporate & Architectural Signmakers

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Reknowned Corporate & Architectural Signmakers


Ref.CA037

Location Lancashire

Asking Price £ 130,000

Confidential offered for sale

Asking price includes:

Consistently achieving turnover circa £400,000 per annum
Very well established with over 70 years trading experience
Reputation for integrity, reliability and responsibility
Very good profits margins, low overheads
Experienced and talented workforce
Excellent customer relationships
Flexible and local supply base
ISO9001 manufacturing partner
Excellent opportunity to grow
Large portfolio of customers
Specialist design service
Recognised brand name
Leasehold property
Excellent website
Enviable reputation
Full logo library
Handover
Training
Goodwill
Finance available to buy this business subject to status. All regulated business is passed to independent financial advisors who are regulated by the FSA

Business profile:

The business was been working in the arena of corporate and architectural signmaking for some 70 plus years and has an unrivalled skill and knowledge base within. In saying this the company has always embraced new technologies and processes and is comfortable with using the most up to date processes such as CNC routing, new surface coating processes and laser cutting to ensure superior workmanship guarantee complete customer satisfaction at all times.

The company are in essence a high quality bespoke sign manufacturer with a focus towards corporate and architectural clients. Their innovative and flexible approach enables them to provide customers with a complete and comprehensive service, from concept through to manufacture and final install in one seamless operation.

Areas of expertise include

•Corporate signs
•Public art and architectural features
•Care homes and hotel signs
•Retail signs
•Nameplates and plaques
•Construction site signs
•Rubber stamps
•Industrial labels

The company’s expertise in fabrication, particularly in stainless steel results in an unrivalled level of integration between signs and other surrounding fittings such as clocks, handrails and balconies.

The company also provides a comprehensive back up service to many of its clients who require a fully serviced and maintained signage programme often on a nationwide scale. This ensures that client’s corporate identity is consistently applied whether it be for a major building project or more for public reference.

Ultimately the company believes that the products and services they provide reflect the identity of their customers and they need to be clear, concise and set out in a professional manner. Before producing signs the company makes a point of getting to know its clients and understanding their own company cultures and beliefs so that these can be best represented within their signage.

The company offers a comprehensive solution to customers. Any significant signage programme requires a site survey prior to any design work has taken place to determine the most efficient way to inform and direct people using a client’s facility.

Once this is undertaken the business then looks at design. If an existing style is in place they can match all the colours, typesets and layouts to ensure an exact match for continuity.

If a new identity is required the company is able to offer design ideas based on budgets and individual needs that will enhance client’s corporate image. The business is so confident of its design capability that should customers have a current requirement they would be more than happy to undertake the design and specification of the scheme. It is the quality of its designs and presentations that keeps this organisation at the forefront of the market and fuels its already impressive reputation.

Planning negotiation is often an area overlooked when considering signage.. The business has developed good working relationships with local authorities and other relevant agencies and is fully aware of the current advertising planning regulations for both standard and listed building applications. Using this expertise they can provide clients with sign schemes that will satisfy both the requirements of the customer and the planning authority.

Many of the sign programmes the business provides are based on modular sign systems which enable greater flexibility, competitive pricing and speed of production. In addition to this if a truly bespoke solution is required the company has the manufacturing capability to produce almost anything. All products are manufactured to ISO9001 standards ensuring all goods are structurally sound and fit for purpose.

Once signage is manufactured the highly trained installation team will complete on site installation quickly, quietly and safely. The business has membership to the Safe Contractors Accreditation Scheme and is fully conversant with the recent DDA requirements.
Customer Service:

The company has built up a reputation for high quality value for money signage over the past 70 years. Its reputation for quality is hard earned. Day after day, year after year the company’s products and services neatly and effectively reflect the name and status of their client’s organisations.

The business provides a design and production service that is easy to use. Designs can be from clients or made in house. Production is via the latest technologies and quality is guaranteed. Installation can also be provided.

By providing quality, expertise and service to its clients, the business has steadily grown, with customers acknowledging that this company represents excellent service based on quality advice, honesty and integrity.

This attention to detail is demonstrated by the very high customer retention levels the business enjoys and its expanding client base.

Key Strengths:

The business continues to grow year on year as a direct result of its excellent relationship with clients. The company has enjoyed business dealings with many of its customers for many years and offers a very professional service. With word of mouth recommendations this business has maintained an impressive base of satisfied repeat accounts and clientele.

The multi-skilled, committed and loyal workforce, together with the diverse product range, reliable and knowledgeable supplier base and professional approach to business has positioned the company well for future organic growth.
Premises:

The company operates from offices within a multi-occupancy building. There is a large reception area and showroom with 3 further offices. Total floor space is 1000 square feet. The building is currently leased and a new lease would be offered to the new owners.

The building is very well known and is located just outside the city centre, close to all major routes and amenities. The building has gas, electric, water, toilets, broadband and car parking.
Advertising and Marketing:

The business has built up its enviable reputation by word of mouth recommendation enjoying a high level of repeat business and business referrals. It does limited advertising in selected trade journals (Hotels and Health Care) as well as having a presence in the local directories.

The business produces high quality, imaginative and informative sales literature and also has a very impressive website with excellent graphics and reference sites.
Financial profile:
The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

The business is financially stable with low overheads, high gross profits (typically 28%) and has shown consistent sales of £400,000 with very little sales promotion over the years.
Employees:

The current owner is responsible for the financial management of the business. The day to day running of the business is undertaken by the sales director, an office administrator and a sub contracted general manger.
Reason for Sale:

Other business interests.
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