Proven Custom Metal Fabrication Business: 90% Management Run

StatusAvailable
ReferenceL240326
LocationCape Town
IndustryManufacture
Asking priceR 4,800,000 per month plus work in progress.
Average monthly profitR 134,000 per month.
TurnoverR 1,290,000 per month.
Years established25+ Years
Owner involvementLimited. Business is management run.
Number of staff17
Reason for saleRetirement
VAT registeredYes
Customer termsProgress payments with retention fees.
Supplier terms30 Days
PropertyAvailable on request

Business opportunity Business Overview

Since 2000, this premier manufacturing business in Cape Town has dominated the specialized steel, stainless steel, and glass fabrication market. Renowned for high-quality balustrades, custom staircases, robust burglar bars, and ornamental gates, the company has secured an impeccable reputation with elite building firms. Remarkably, this sustained success has been achieved entirely through word-of-mouth, with zero active advertising—presenting a massive “low-hanging fruit” opportunity for a growth-oriented entrepreneur to scale.

The operation is exceptionally streamlined, currently 90% management-run. This structure offers a rare semi-passive investment opportunity for a buyer seeking a turnkey enterprise with established workflows and a skilled workforce already in place. With over two decades of operational history, the foundation is rock-solid, and the brand equity is significant within the construction industry.

Expansion possibilities are vast. By implementing modern digital marketing, social media strategies, and proactive sales outreach, a new owner can easily scale operations beyond the existing loyal client base. This is more than a workshop; it is a legacy business with high barriers to entry and a diverse product portfolio. If you are looking for a profitable, low-involvement manufacturing firm with explosive upside, this is the premier acquisition in the sector.

 

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