New Deals: A CNC machining company, towing company, and 3 other finds

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1/ CNC Machining Company

📍 Location: California
💰 Asking Price: $2,400,000
💼 EBITDA: $512,987
📊 Revenue: $1,875,000
📅 Established: 2009

💭 My 2 Cents: Precision CNC machining for aerospace and defense is one of those technically demanding niches where tight tolerances and vendor approvals create real barriers to entry. This 15-year operation specializes in high-precision parts for aerospace, defense, and industrial clients, benefiting from sticky customer relationships where switching costs are high once a supplier is approved and integrated into production workflows. The business comes with over $1.25M in specialized equipment (representing about half the asking price) and operates from a 9,000 sq. ft. facility with room to add more machines without relocating, which tells me there's capacity for growth without major capital outlay. What stands out is the loyal client base that includes large, publicly traded firms and a meaningful backlog that suggests consistent forward visibility. I'd want to understand what certifications they hold (AS9100, ITAR, specific vendor approvals) and how those transfer, what portion of the backlog is contracted versus forecast based on repeat orders, the age and condition of the equipment and how much useful life remains, current utilization rates for both staff and machinery, and whether there's room to add shifts or improve scheduling to boost throughput. Given that aerospace suppliers typically enjoy long product lifecycles once they're in the supply chain, this business sits in a favorable position where defense spending and commercial aviation recovery should drive continued demand for years to come.

2/ Marketing Agency

📍 Location: Texas
💰 Asking Price: $2,000,000
💼 EBITDA: $742,521
📊 Revenue: $3,132,499
📅 Established: 20+ Years Ago

💭 My 2 Cents: Full-service marketing agencies that successfully blend traditional and digital capabilities are increasingly rare, and this 20+ year operation has built exactly that dual expertise. They serve clients across healthcare, professional services, retail, and home improvement with both print publishing and modern digital marketing, which allows them to be a true one-stop shop rather than forcing clients to coordinate multiple vendors. The business has experienced management, a proven team, scalable contractor relationships, and what appears to be strong internal systems based on their longevity and operational maturity. What I like most is their base of recurring revenue, which provides much more stability than project-only shops that constantly chase new work. I'd need to dig into what percentage of revenue is recurring retainers versus one-off projects, typical contract lengths and renewal rates, whether there's meaningful client concentration, how they manage and quality-control their contractor network, and which geographic markets drive the most revenue versus where they see expansion potential. For buyers who understand agency economics, this business offers a foundation of reliable cash flow backed by clients who value the integrated traditional-digital approach that most shops can't deliver.

3/ Towing Company

📍 Location: North Carolina
💰 Asking Price: $2,500,000
💼 EBITDA: $609,977
📊 Revenue: $1,766,905
📅 Established: 2013

💭 My 2 Cents: Towing is a tough business to scale because it's operationally intensive, requires dependable crews available 24/7, and typically suffers from high employee turnover and owner dependency. This Charlotte-area operation has solved those challenges with professional management, trained staff, a maintained fleet, and a revenue mix that includes municipal contracts, commercial accounts, and direct consumer calls rather than relying on any single channel. The nearly $1.5M in included equipment represents a well-maintained fleet that generates strong cash flow, and the presence of an experienced manager means a new owner isn't buying themselves a demanding full-time job. What's notable is the contract-backed revenue, which provides more stability than pure on-demand call volume, though I'd want more detail on contract terms, renewal timelines, and pricing structures. I'd also want to understand fleet age and mileage, annual maintenance and replacement capex, what operational KPIs they track (response times, utilization rates, call volume by source), and insurance costs given the liability-heavy nature of towing. The Charlotte metro has the density and traffic volume to support steady demand, and for a buyer with towing industry experience or an existing operation looking to expand geographically, this represents a chance to acquire a business that's already past the hardest operational hurdles.

4/ Industrial Container Reconditioning Business

📍 Location: Tennessee
💰 Asking Price: $5,000,000
💼 EBITDA: $1,000,000
📊 Revenue: $1,000,000
📅 Established: 2007

💭 My 2 Cents: Companies that solve messy industrial problems other businesses would rather outsource tend to be incredibly sticky. This company specializes in collecting, cleaning, reconditioning, and reselling 55-gallon drums and IBC totes for manufacturers, distributors, and industrial facilities across the Southeast, operating in a niche where environmental regulations and specialized equipment create real barriers to entry. With 10 employees, $500K in equipment, a 10,000 sq. ft. facility, DOT-compliant trucks, and established environmental handling systems, the infrastructure appears mature enough to handle growth without major additional investment. What immediately jumps out is that the revenue and EBITDA are listed as the same figure, which obviously can't be right and needs clarification before any serious evaluation. Assuming the numbers make sense once corrected, I'd want to understand their environmental compliance processes and costs (both state and federal), whether any regulatory changes are on the horizon that could impact operations, how much additional volume the current facility and equipment could handle, what the customer concentration looks like, and what would be required to expand into adjacent markets geographically. If the cash flow is truly in the $1M range on reasonable revenue, this is the kind of boring, profitable business with recurring demand and limited competition that can generate strong returns for an operator willing to get their hands dirty.

5/ Moving & Storage Business

📍 Location: California
💰 Asking Price: $1,150,000
💼 EBITDA: $539,146
📊 Revenue: $2,623,609
📅 Established: 2018

💭 My 2 Cents: Moving companies typically struggle with inconsistent demand, crew reliability, and high customer acquisition costs, but this California operation has built a business model that generates steady work through long-term contracts rather than one-off residential moves. The mention of ongoing client relationships and contract revenue suggests they've secured either commercial accounts or recurring storage customers, which is unusual in an industry dominated by transactional, price-sensitive consumers. What's impressive for a business established in just 2018 is that they've already developed systems around service quality and crew consistency, which are the make-or-break factors in moving where online reviews and referrals drive most new business. The 20%+ EBITDA margin on $2.6M in revenue tells me they're running an efficient operation, though I'd want to understand the revenue split between moving and storage, what portion is truly recurring versus repeat customers, how they handle storage facilities (owned, leased, partner arrangements), the breakdown between residential and commercial work, and whether there's real estate included in the deal. I'd also need to dig into customer acquisition channels, fleet age and condition, staffing model (W-2 employees versus contractors), and how dependent operations are on the owner for sales, scheduling, or client management. California's housing market churn and high cost of living create consistent demand for both moving and storage services, and for a buyer who can maintain service quality while adding basic marketing, this could be a solid platform for growth.