Hardware supplier in Eastern Ontario

Eastern, ON·Manufacturing

Listed by N3 Business AdvisorsVerified broker

Business Overview A well-established supplier of commercial doors and architectural hardware, primarily serving commercial construction and contract-based projects. Core product offering includes: Commercial doors & frames, Architectural hardware, Toilet partitions, and Washroom accessories. The business also offers value-added technical expertise. Its team includes Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC)-qualified personnel capable of preparing detailed hardware specifications and schedules. The company can also perform fire door inspections in accordance with Ontario Building Code requirements. Offering “big-city capability without big-city overhead.” Although located outside Toronto, the business provides the same level of technical knowledge, recognized brands, and product expertise as larger urban competitors while maintaining a more efficient cost structure. Financial Highlights Consistent Revenue and Profitability: The business generated average annual revenue of approximately $1.75M over the past three fiscal years. Healthy Bottom Line: Average Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) exceeded $326K over the same three-year period. Human Resources & Assets Staff : The business employs a team of five, including the owner, and operates in a non-union environment. Owner’s Role: The owner is primarily responsible for sales and contract-related activities. The seller believes these responsibilities could be assumed by an experienced manager with AHC qualifications or comparable industry knowledge. Growth Opportunities The company currently relies on a relatively limited number of marketing channels, including industry association listings, Yellow Pages, and LinkedIn. A new owner could accelerate growth through: SEO and digital marketing, direct outreach and targeted campaigns to contractors, architects, and developers, and a structured bid-identification and tracking process, among others. Seller believes the business has meaningful growth potential through increased staffing, stronger sales coverage, enhanced project management, and expanded production capacity. Transition & Transaction Considerations Reason for Sale: Retirement Preferred Timeline: Approx. 6 to 12 months, although the seller may consider an earlier transaction. Seller Financing: Negotiable