An established name in industrial and professional custom-made suitcases

Company history/background

The (family) business has a long history (founded in 1918), but due to the lack of a successor, the company has decided to sell. The operating company (BV) is being offered for sale. This includes the machinery, inventory, goodwill, customer base, and various molds required for production. The company has its own building, which is held by a separate BV. Sale of the building is negotiable.

Company activities

We develop, manufacture, and sell custom-made suitcases for business/professional clients. In addition to custom work, we offer a standard range of suitcases, which often serves as the starting point for customized solutions. We consider ourselves a front-and-back company: we translate the customer's request into a feasible solution, outsource some of the work to specialized suppliers and sheltered workshops, and handle the final assembly in-house, ensuring we always have control over the final result. The company is ISO-9001/2015 certified. Currently, the company employs seven permanent employees, one temporary worker, and the director/owner.

Unique selling points

Revenue, between €1.2 and €1.5 million over the past three years, is largely generated in Germany. The company has achieved modestly positive results during this period. In Germany, it has collaborated with several partners for many years. Growth opportunities lie primarily in the Dutch market and within the standard product range.

Other

If you're looking for a manufacturing company in a niche market, have a customer-focused approach, an affinity for technology, and enjoy challenges, then this company might be of interest to you. It has a solid foundation, with a strong customer and product base to build upon. The company is relatively small, but therefore flexible and able to quickly respond to opportunities. The current staffing level is largely operational, but strategic and commercial skills are essential. I am open to remaining involved with the company for a certain period, as I believe it's crucial that the interests of the employees, as well as those of customers and other stakeholders, remain in good hands. Naturally, I'm also willing to give the buyer a good start, if desired.