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1. Non-Contact Laser Measuring Device Company is seeking investment or licensed manufacturing investor/partner. Currently producing equipment for tier 1 auto manufacturer. Company is able to produce a variety of equipment types that can measure to .0005" inside of parts to a depth over 6" as well as outside diameters to similar standards. All measurement is programmed directly from the drawings and is performed automatically. These machines are completely self-calibrating and self-contained, doing measurement under severe temperature and humidity conditions right on the production floor. Initial investment can be as low as: $50,000. Contact Our Partner: Bill Graham, 847-971-8395.
Index #1001
Index #1001
Our Listings of Company Purchase Opportunities:
Business Property #: 1002
Shoe and Leather Repair Business in Western Suburbs of Chicago
Industry: Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
Executive Summary
Business Description
A shoe and leather repair shop with most repair work and retail sales done on the premises. Received stellar awards as "best of area" from 2009-2011. A Storefront of 525 sq ft at the present location for 12 years. Repair work includes shoe, boot, skates and tack leather work. Excellent quality that has been well respected in the area for years, providing a turnkey operation with an excellent reputation.
Historical Summary
Previously located in a nearby town, but always in the western suburbs, for over 30 years. Business has steadily grown at the current location, with the past year the most successful.
Owner Qualifications
Owner or a manager must be able to work the business, handling sales and supervising one tech and two to four part-time assistants. Not necessary to be able to repair leather, although that would be a plus.
Competition
One other shoe repair shop located on the other side of town.
Potential for Growth
As the business financials for this business will show, growth is about 10% per year the past two years due to customers looking to maintain their good leathers. Also tack shop goods can be a true growth opportunity. Additional drop off centers can help expand business--through nearby cleaners, for example.
Financials
Listing Price $110,000
Down Payment $30,000
SDE $45,000
Total Sales $171,000
FF&E† $25,000
Inventory† $2,000
† Included in price
Listing Broker
Bill Graham
Reason For Sale
Owner is ready to retire. Owner is highly motived to sell and will consider serious offer.
Financing/Terms
Possible owner financing available. Or, financing might be arranged through broker.
Training & Support
Current owner will train new owner to run the business for six months as a consultant—nominal fee to be arranged.
Operations
Year Established 1980
Last Acquisition 1980
Form of Ownership: Sole Proprietorship; Owner established the business and has always maintained hands-on management.
Days & Hours M-W-Fri-8am-6pm; Th 8am-6:30pm; Sat 9am-3pm
Number of Employees: 1 full time tech and up to 4 part time assistants or clerks
Location
Type of Location: Strip Center
Square Footage 525
Monthly Rent $910, Lease Expires 3/1/2015
Facilities
Storefront in attractive end location of small strip shopping mall. Located on high volume traffic street going into downtown, for 12 years (25,000 cars/day).
Contact Information
Turnbridge Financial Group M.A.
Brokers - Bill Graham and Peter Whitfield
Office: 630-384-9089 Cell: 847-971-8395 Fax: 888-405-5897
Email: bill.graham@turnbridgeconsultants.com
Pictures of the Business:
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Executive Summary
Business Description
A shoe and leather repair shop with most repair work and retail sales done on the premises. Received stellar awards as "best of area" from 2009-2011. A Storefront of 525 sq ft at the present location for 12 years. Repair work includes shoe, boot, skates and tack leather work. Excellent quality that has been well respected in the area for years, providing a turnkey operation with an excellent reputation.
Historical Summary
Previously located in a nearby town, but always in the western suburbs, for over 30 years. Business has steadily grown at the current location, with the past year the most successful.
Owner Qualifications
Owner or a manager must be able to work the business, handling sales and supervising one tech and two to four part-time assistants. Not necessary to be able to repair leather, although that would be a plus.
Competition
One other shoe repair shop located on the other side of town.
Potential for Growth
As the business financials for this business will show, growth is about 10% per year the past two years due to customers looking to maintain their good leathers. Also tack shop goods can be a true growth opportunity. Additional drop off centers can help expand business--through nearby cleaners, for example.
Financials
Listing Price $110,000
Down Payment $30,000
SDE $45,000
Total Sales $171,000
FF&E† $25,000
Inventory† $2,000
† Included in price
Listing Broker
Bill Graham
Reason For Sale
Owner is ready to retire. Owner is highly motived to sell and will consider serious offer.
Financing/Terms
Possible owner financing available. Or, financing might be arranged through broker.
Training & Support
Current owner will train new owner to run the business for six months as a consultant—nominal fee to be arranged.
Operations
Year Established 1980
Last Acquisition 1980
Form of Ownership: Sole Proprietorship; Owner established the business and has always maintained hands-on management.
Days & Hours M-W-Fri-8am-6pm; Th 8am-6:30pm; Sat 9am-3pm
Number of Employees: 1 full time tech and up to 4 part time assistants or clerks
Location
Type of Location: Strip Center
Square Footage 525
Monthly Rent $910, Lease Expires 3/1/2015
Facilities
Storefront in attractive end location of small strip shopping mall. Located on high volume traffic street going into downtown, for 12 years (25,000 cars/day).
Contact Information
Turnbridge Financial Group M.A.
Brokers - Bill Graham and Peter Whitfield
Office: 630-384-9089 Cell: 847-971-8395 Fax: 888-405-5897
Email: bill.graham@turnbridgeconsultants.com
Pictures of the Business:
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Business Property #108
Location: Northwestern Illinois and Chicago, IL
Business Type: Landfill, transfer and recycling station
Size: Approximately 200+ acres waste boundary for landfill, 5 acres for transfer station
O Large, private, Illinois based non-hazardous landfill and transfer station. Newer landfill with 30+ year life span at maximum daily capacity for first phase of operations. Revenues estimated at $1B over life span with permitted expansion.
o 200+ acres with potential rail connection from metropolitan based transfer station to landfill
o Transfer station in Chicago operates at one third of maximum daily capacity with revenues at $12M annually
Bid/Ask price: $120M (includes all equipment, permits, and existing contracts)
Highlights: Owner is selling the businesses to venture into alternative fuel production and technology and also will be looking for additional investors to start a joint venture. This could be an excellent opportunity for a dual investment strategy in going green and capitalizing on large revenue potentials.
Business Property: #101
Location: Northern Illinois
Size: 300+ Acres
Business Type: Limestone Quarry Business
Highlights: The Company who owns this quarry has a core business in asphalt and has decided to sell the property to non-competitors only. Size of property is large enough to quarry from multiple areas and has been bored to 190+ft and lab tested for IDOT grade A, B, C, and D coarse aggregate. Over 50% of property is quality limestone with over burden in some spots at only 4ft. The potential value of the limestone assets contained within this property could be over $500M! Full report is included in packet with detailed drilling report and sample locations. Blasting Permit is still operable and site is permitted for mining and excavation. Minimal acres have been quarried.
Bid/Ask Price: Was $11.2M, now asking $9.5M !!!
Business Property #102
Location: Near to Property #101
Size: 160+ Acres
Business Type: Farm Business (Not Tested for Limestone, No Permits)
Highlights: Property is located northwest of property #101 (across the street). Much of the entire area is known for its depth of limestone resources. Owner is interested in selling property primarily due to the proximity to property #101. Furthermore, owner was the original owner of property #101 prior to selling it and has additional property surrounding property #101 & #102. Property #102 has not been tested for type of aggregate, nor is it currently permitted for mining. Prior to purchase, the potential buyer will need to bore test the property and confirm that permitting can be completed if interested in mining the property.
Bid/Ask Price: Was $8.5M, now asking $5.2M
Business Property #103
Location: Northern Illinois
Size: 140+ Acres
Business Type: Active Aggregate Quarry
Highlights: A family runs this limestone quarry. Surveyed to have limestone to 300 ft., with current operating depths of 80 feet over a small portion of the land, producing a range of aggregate and limestone yielding income of $1.5M in 2010. Total value of this asset with complete excavation could be over $200M. Asking price includes the full range of equipment used for production, mining and blasting permits as well. Potential for rail access with rail line running directly thru the middle of the property. Rail line also runs thru towns such as Elgin, Hanover Park, and Bensenville to allow for offloading of production. Site is also located near to major highways.
Bid/Ask Price: Was $9.5M now asking $5.5M!!!
Business Property #104
Location: Northern Illinois
Size: 120+ Acres
Business Type: Concrete Sand and Gravel Property Zoned and Licensed for Excavation and Mining as well as Asphalt Mixing and Hauling
Highlights: Owner nearing retirement and wishes sell property soon. Has access to highway and permission to build spur for rail access. Rail line runs thru towns such as Elgin, Hanover Park, and Bensenville. This is the same rail line that runs thru property #103. Additional permission has been indicated by local city jurisdiction to dredge material out of river and barge material out. City and County have also permitted this site to build an asphalt plant in addition to quarrying. Property has been bore tested and surveyed to have material to depths of 300 feet with 8 feet of clay overburden. Property was leased to farm for 2011 Harvest season.
Bib/Ask Price: Was $6.5M, now asking $3.8M!!!
Contact for all of the Properties Listed Above: Peter Whitfield, CEO Office number: 630-277-9045; cell: 847-757-6557; email: peter.whitfield@turnbridgeconsultants.com
Disclaimer: The parties acknowledge that Turnbridge Consulting Group, LLC and its affiliates and agents are not able to ascertain the accuracy of the business property listed above with guaranteed certainty. The information is provided for illustrative purposes. The availability of the listings may change at any time.
