Absentee-Run Stainless Steel Fabrication Business, Est. 1943

Other / specialty manufacturing for sale in Buffalo Area

Asking price

$490,000

Revenue

$839,408

Cash flow

$128,815

About this business

This is a custom stainless steel fabrication shop with over eight decades of continuous operation, producing handcrafted countertops, sinks, and cabinetry for the residential high-end market alongside commercial and industrial metalwork for local and regional clients. The residential line ships nationwide, driven by an online quoting platform that generates multiple project inquiries every week. The owner reports that quality and on-time delivery are the shop's calling cards, and that custom stainless cabinetry for primary and secondary kitchens in high-end homes is a growing segment.

The business has been run day-to-day by a small, tight-knit team since 1998, with the owner involved only passively, reviewing weekly cash flow reports and monthly financials from a distance. The owner reports that most staff have been with the company for 35 or more years, and that each brings a team-first work ethic and genuine pride in the product. The standout: a fully staff-run operation with decades of institutional knowledge, no outstanding loans, and no liens, ready to transfer to a new owner without operational disruption.

The owner acquired the business from a third-generation family in 1987 and is now ready to pass it on after nearly four decades of stewardship. The existing team will be central to any transition, and the owner is prepared to offer remote support for one year along with periodic on-site visits as needed.