Summary
Precision carpentry factory in the Lowveld It has a wide range of standard product line , but can do any customise projects The CNC routers and specialised paint booth offer unique opportunities It is the preferred supplier of a product range of 2 national clients
Give me more informationFully describe the business's activities?
The business manufacture and supply the following.
* Bathroom vanities and medicine cabinets to retailers and private individuals.
* Kitchens . These we also install.
* Solid surface tops and products. Fabricated and installed.
* Casino furnishing .
* TV units.
* Shelf units.
* Office furniture.
* Built in cupboards.
* Bedroom furniture.
* Baby furniture.
* Perspex and Polycarbonate products.
* Engraved gift boxes and small products.
* Various other cabinetry to customer requirements
* Engraving of door panels ( by CNC router )
* CNC design and cutting of wooden parts to customer requirements.
* Repair of hotel , casino and private furniture.
How does the business operate on a daily basis?
90% of the manufacturing is standard range
10% of the work is special / custom designs / redesigns to suit requirements
Wooden products is sold in the forms of :
* Bathroom furniture for the builders market sold to importers/ retailers / private builders
* General Cabinetry for Home and Office
* Casino Furnishings to two large casino groups.
* Solid Surface Tops to other woodworking companies ,builders or end users.
* TV Units to retailers or end users
* Office Furniture to end users.
Other unique features :
* Two computer controlled CNC router machines
* Spray painting booths for high quality spray painting.
* Good extraction system.
What Advertising/Marketing is carried out?
This will be the first factor a new owner should consider
What competition exists?
There is cheaper , but inferior imports for the East - especially on the bathroom furniture .
Higher import costs and global disruptions act as a benefit in this regard
How could the profitability of the business be improved?
* Increase sales ( marketing / networking within the building industry and retail market. )
* Increase sales to private individuals ( home and business owners )
* Increase the geographical footprint
* Follow-up with all existing clients
* Establish a digital marketing footprint
* New products lines
The business is already very efficient - the output must be increased
Do any have management potential?
How involved is the Owner in running the business?
* Selling / Quoting.
* Designing and costing
* Issuing of work instructions and documentation.
* Planning and priority setting
* Buying and negotiations
* Financial and stock control
* Training of staff
* General Management functions
Will the seller be available for a hand-over ?
Beyond this period he will available on a consultation basis
Training will be needed for :
* CNC Router designing/ programming.
* Costing and quoting systems
* Introduction to key suppliers and clients
* Training on machines and specials tools
* Training in current design and work protocols
* Training on stock system and database
When does the current lease end?
The property is registered in a different CC and is not included in the sale - but available separately
What are the trading hours?
Fridays from 7h00 to 14h00
Tea break 10.00 to 10.30 Monday to Friday
Lunch Break 13.00 to 13.30 Monday to Thursday.
What are the main assets of the business?
Small reliably ,& competent team of workers.
Designs, systems and good cliental .
Reputation for quality products and service.
* A detailed asset list will be available for serious buyers
Strengths?
The staff is experienced
The business is known for it's quality products for the general , and niche markets
The business has the flexibility to adapt to the market
Weaknesses?
Opportunities?
Marketing towards a national market offer opportunities.
Owing to current weak marketing , there is vast opportunity to expand and improve sales.
Threats?
Threats?
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