Industries We Serve

We specialize in business brokerage and M&A advisory services for blue-collar services, industrial manufacturing, and B2B distribution companies across the Western United States.

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construction Blue-Collar & Specialty Services

Contractor Services

Specialty trade contracting businesses are highly sought after by search funds, corporate buyers, and independent owner-operators. We advise operators running HVAC, plumbing, commercial roofing, solar installation, electrical, and general contracting businesses on structured exits.

check_circle Sub-sectors represented: HVAC, plumbing, commercial roofing, solar installation, and pool construction.

check_circle Primary deal size: $1.5M to $10M in transaction value.

check_circle Exits structure: Focused on clean transitions, SBA pre-qualifications, and founder retention programs.

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CBB Value Proposition

Recurring Revenue Focus We help owners highlight and formalize their service contract base (e.g., annual service agreements) which commands higher multiples from buyers.

Licensing Transitions Transferring specialty licenses (C-20, C-36, C-39) to buyers without business disruption is critical. CBB handles the California DRE and state agency protocols.

M&A Considerations

Capital Equipment Valuation CNC machinery, specialized tools, and manufacturing assets require structured asset schedules for financing. We handle equipment write-ups and appraisal coordination.

Customer Concentration Risk Many manufacturing plants rely on 1-3 key accounts. We structure earn-outs and licensing agreements to protect transaction value at closing.

precision_manufacturing Precision Machinery & Fabrication

Industrial & Precision Manufacturing

Manufacturing companies require specialized buyer matching due to equipment overhead and manufacturing process complexities. We advise ISO-certified facilities, precision machining, CNC fabrication, aerospace components, and metal casting operators on proprietary M&A exits.

check_circle Sub-sectors represented: Aerospace CNC machining, custom metal fabrication, sheet metal work, assemblies, and injection molding.

check_circle Primary deal size: $3.0M to $15M in transaction value.

check_circle Transition structures: Traditional corporate buyouts, search fund acquisitions, and strategic consolidations.

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architecture Heavy Industrial & Infrastructure Supply

Construction Materials Manufacturing

Infrastructure and commercial build cycles run on specialized materials. We represent businesses manufacturing precast concrete, structural steel components, engineered wood structures, and custom commercial glass assemblies.

check_circle Sub-sectors represented: Custom door & frame manufacturing, aggregate processing, structural steel fabrication, precast assemblies.

check_circle Primary deal size: $2.0M to $12M in transaction value.

check_circle Real estate components: Often features significant physical yards or industrial real estate transitions.

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Key Industry Dynamics

Asset-Heavy Balances Real estate, yards, fleets, and crane assemblies often comprise a large part of the enterprise value. CBB structures transitions to optimize capital gains tax.

Union vs. Non-Union Crews For manufacturers with installation forces, transition planning must include labor group analysis, keeping labor stability post-acquisition.

Distribution Advisory Focus

Inventory Optimization & Normalization Standardizing working capital requirements and inventory valuation (LIFO vs FIFO) is critical to clear M&A funding.

Supplier Exclusive Agreements Regional exclusive supplier agreements represent significant value. We verify transferability to ensure business continuation.

local_shipping Supply Chain & Logistics

Industrial Distribution & Wholesale

B2B distribution operations are highly efficient and scalable, making them premier targets for private equity roll-ups and strategic buyers. We work with distribution firms supplying machinery, raw tooling materials, regional parts distribution networks, and logistics companies.

check_circle Sub-sectors represented: Wholesale industrial tools, logistics and freight brokerage, regional electrical supply, building materials distribution.

check_circle Primary deal size: $4.0M to $20M in transaction value.

check_circle Buyer demographics: Private equity platforms, national MSO groups, and search fund partnerships.

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store Contractor Warehouses & Supply Yards

Construction Supply Distribution

Lumber yards, plumbing distributors, roofing warehouses, and electrical counters are the operational backbones of construction markets. We advise multi-acre lumber facilities, regional specialty construction suppliers, and contractor supply warehouses on exit strategies.

check_circle Sub-sectors represented: Specialty building material yards, counter wholesale counters, commercial plumbing supplies, regional masonry yards.

check_circle Primary deal size: $2.5M to $15M in transaction value.

check_circle Real estate components: Often requires structured commercial leasing back to the buyer or separate physical asset transactions.

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Yard Exit Dynamics

Fleet and Yard Logistics Forklift fleets, flatbed delivery trucks, and heavy storage infrastructure are normalized into the transaction balance sheets.

Recurring Contractor Base Contractor charge accounts represent robust repeat customer bases. We package contractor lifetime metrics to demonstrate revenue stability.

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