Aerospace After Sales Manufacturer
An opportunity has arisen to acquire a well-established manufacturer of highly bespoke components for the aerospace after sales market. This company is a seasoned market player, with over 50 years of expertise in the precision machining of complex parts for the essential repair and maintenance demands of the aerospace industry.
Operating from a purpose-built facility, this company manufactures a range of aircraft components including actuation unit parts, valves for fuel systems, nozzles, sleeves, fuel-line components and small prismatics. All components manufactured are provided with a full inspection report with complete traceability of materials and processes. The company is accredited to aviation industry standards, in the form of ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality management requirements.
The company’s customer base is comprised of a small number of leading global, blue chip aerospace companies. The business has direct supplier status with these companies and has nurtured long standing relationships spanning over 10 years in some cases, due to its proven results in reducing lead times in the manufacturing process and increasing efficiencies due to the superior quality of components provided.
This business benefits from a highly skilled technical workforce, with a demonstrable record of longevity with the company. The team consists of experienced machinists, tooling designers and programmers with a deep knowledge of the company’s systems and processes.
Highlights
- Well-established trading record spanning decades.
- Global, blue chip client base in the aviation industry.
- Highly bespoke manufacturer of complex components.
- ISO 9000 and AS9100 accredited.
- Purpose-built manufacturing facility.
- Order book value of c.£1.4m and orders already being placed for 2026.
- Succession plan in place for the overall leadership of the company.
Financial Overview
| F/Y: | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 (F/C) |
| Sales revenue | £669,382 | £617,494 | £652,990 | £961,516 | £1,097,000 |
| Gross profit | £66,522 | £174,249 | £184,127 | £478,901 | £584,001 |
| Percentage | 10% | 28% | 28% | 50% | 53% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | -£28,697 | -£18,234 | £18,181 | £279,012 | £375,429 |
| Percentage | -4% | -3% | 3% | 29% | 34% |
Directors’ replacement cost is accounted for within the Adjusted EBITDA.
SOLD