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I just found a very interesting business for sale…
Maybe not sexy, but very real. It’s a precision mold maker + machine shop working in the biomedical sector for almost 40 years.
Let me share the details…
This business builds tight-tolerance, high-accuracy molds that medical companies depend on.
It’s the kind of “boring” business that prints money when run well. Clients stay for decades because switching costs are high and trust is everything.
They’ve been operating nearly four decades with a loyal customer base and long-time employees.
It’s a full turn-key shop with systems already in place. Perfect platform if you want to grow in the U.S. manufacturing space.
Here’s what makes them stand out:
• Very strong reputation (35+ years)
• Skilled team that knows the clients
• Healthy backlog of work already booked
• Owner wants a smooth transition and will help
• High accuracy work biomedical companies need every year
Now, let’s talk numbers — the fun part.
Revenue:
2022: $2.31M
2023: $1.84M
2024: $1.05M
2025 (Q1–Q2): $981K
Yes, revenue dropped… but 2025 already almost matched 2024 in just half a year.
Looks like demand is bouncing back.
Cost of Sales:
Very low: $67K on $1.05M
revenue in 2024.
Either incredible pricing power or interesting accounting, but margins look strong.
Operating Expenses:
2022: $1.97M 2023: $1.44M
2024: $983K
2025 (Q1–Q2): $627K
Costs are trending down every year.
Business is becoming leaner, more efficient.
Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE):
2022: $462K
2023: $521K
2024: $68K (strange year — need to ask why)
2025 (Q1–Q2): already $305K
The 2024 dip is the only red flag, but the quick recovery in 2025 is very promising.
Marketing?
Almost none.
Sales?
Usually these shops wait for the phone to ring.
With even a basic outbound strategy or LinkedIn presence, revenue could grow very fast.
The industry outlook is strong too.
Manufacturing is moving toward automation, smart sensors, and advanced materials.
3D printing will grow, but still not replacing mass production soon.
Total market expected to reach $19.8B by 2029.
This business has a strong foundation:
Skilled team, long-term clients, trust, and technical capability that is not easy to replace.
The kind of shop you buy once… and improve for the next 10 years.
Growth opportunities I see:
• Add automation to improve precision + reduce waste
• Expand materials (high-performance polymers, recycled plastics)
• Offer service/maintenance contracts for recurring revenue
• Raise prices (owners rarely do this in 35-year businesses)
• Add simple sales process to tap more biomedical clients
And here’s the best part: It’s a true platform acquisition.
You can scale it, bolt on other shops, or expand capacity.
Biomedical molds = sticky revenue + high switching costs.
If managed properly, this business could generate strong long-term returns.
Low competition, high margins, and very defensible work.
Business buying is never perfect.
But sometimes you find a 40-year asset with deep trust built in.
This is one of those.
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