Stan C Cortland | CA DRE #02079242

CONFIDENTIAL M&A LISTING

$5.6M Commercial Door & Frame Manufacturer | Alameda County

Status: Active Listing. Generating $1,132,761 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings (~20% margin). Backed by a skilled union installation workforce, substantial included equipment assets, and massive untapped facility capacity. Accepting inquiries from qualified investors.

Commercial Door and Frame Wood Panels Hollow Metal Production Factory

Listing Information Summary

LISTING ID #MFG-2026-07
REGION Alameda County, CA (SF Bay Area)
ASKING PRICE $3,500,000
GROSS REVENUE $5,624,802
CASH FLOW (SDE) $1,132,761
STATUS ACTIVE LISTING
Business Profile

Investment Thesis & Market Footprint

Premium Manufacturing Scale

This high-volume architectural manufacturing enterprise represents a dominant, established force within the Northern California commercial and institutional millwork and fabrication sector. Operating from a highly engineered, high-capacity production facility in Alameda County, the business specializes in the custom fabrication of wood doors, hollow metal doors, and precision structural frames. Through sophisticated production workflows and long-term commercial relationships, the operation commands immense regional pricing power. This embedded market strength enables the enterprise to consistently generate high-volume project deliveries while maintaining exceptional, defensible margins across all economic standard indicators.

The Union Moat & Asset Strength

A cornerstone of this enterprise's competitive position is its stable, skilled union installation workforce, which serves as a massive operational moat. This structured labor framework unlocks elite public sector, municipal, and institutional contracts that are strictly closed to non-union shops. Included in the transaction assets is $400,000 in specialized machinery, furniture, fixtures, and heavy-duty fabrication equipment, all fully paid for and operating at peak performance metrics. The plant architecture is intentionally engineered with significant unutilized floor capacity, allowing an incoming acquirer to aggressively scale total output volumes without requiring immediate capital investments.

Turnkey Transition & License Flexibility

This acquisition path is structured to satisfy both traditional industry operators and financial sponsors. To facilitate a seamless transition and accommodate out-of-state trade buyers or private equity groups who do not currently hold a local California contractor's license, the retiring founder is willing to temporarily retain the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) designation post-close. This flexibility provides a low-barrier, accelerated operational runway in the lucrative San Francisco Bay Area market. The sale is driven entirely by a clean, retirement-motivated exit strategy, and the seller remains fully committed to delivering thorough transition support and standard training protocols.

Deal Attributes

Core Investment Highlights

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Elite Cash-Flow Yield

Generates a powerful ~$1,132,761 Seller's Discretionary Earning stream on $5,624,802 in gross revenue, reflecting an exceptional ~20% operating margin.

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Turnkey Outfitted Plant

Transaction includes $400,000 in specialized manufacturing equipment, precision tooling, and material assets, providing immediate operational readiness.

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Public-Sector Union Moat

Utilizing a skilled, stable union installation workforce that commands exclusive access to municipal, state, and institutional infrastructure projects.

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Immediate Facility Scalability

Massive untapped manufacturing capacity exists within the current footprint, allowing for substantial volume expansion without immediate facility capital spend.

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Low License Barrier to Entry

Retiring founder offers to maintain the corporate RMO license status temporarily, clearing an entry path for non-licensed or out-of-state buyers.

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Motivated Retirement Handover

Built entirely around a structured, founder-retirement timeline with tailored advisory support to ensure relationship and operational continuity.

OPERATIONAL PROFILE

Services & Project Capabilities Breakdown

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Wood Door Fabrication

Precision architectural custom wood door fabrication, sourcing, and grain matching for institutional clients.

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Hollow Metal Doors

High-security and industrial-grade hollow metal door engineering matching rigorous fire and security specs.

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Frame Production

Stamping, fabrication, and engineered custom assemblies of structural hollow metal and wood frames.

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Union Installation

Fully compliant, certified field installation services executing direct deliveries across commercial job sites.

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Project Management

Multi-phase estimation, blueprint scheduling, and institutional-grade contractor compliance oversight.

Target Fit

Ideal Buyer Profiles

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The Strategic Trade Group

An established commercial contractor, industrial millwork firm, or building products manufacturer looking to execute immediate regional consolidation in Northern California.

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The Platform Private Equity Sponsor

A lower-middle-market investment fund seeking a scalable, asset-heavy manufacturing platform with high margins, union moats, and pristine financial records.

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The Out-of-State Acquirer

A national operator desiring an immediate, license-ready entry into the San Francisco Bay Area marketplace while utilizing the seller's RMO status to mitigate regulatory onboarding friction.

Gated Access

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Please be advised that all underlying financial records, equipment schedules, and the complete Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) remain securely locked within our high-security data room. Access requires an executed non-disclosure agreement and verified proof of funds.

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Strict Confidentiality

Access to data room is reserved for vetted strategic and financial buyers.

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Verification Mandate

Proof of liquidity is required prior to broker conference.

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