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Textiles manufacturer

Reference
S12542
Turnover
£0.5m to £1m
Sector(s)
Automotive, Manufacturing, Miscellaneous, Service industries
Region(s)
West Midlands, UK Wide, Outside UK
Added
21 May 2025

Business description

A material manufacturer, specifically providing products to the defence sector. The business operates primarily with commercial clients including blue-chip companies within the defence sector such as BAE, Babcock and Lockheed Martin. Designing, developing and mass producing fabric covers for vehicles and equipment. The business operates from a large industrial unit with a workshop, storage and offices alongside staff facilities. The premises are available on a freehold basis.

The business operate as a specialist manufacturer of waterproof and protective textiles. The company typically provides its products for the defence and automotive industries although ad-hoc work has been completed for construction & civil engineering clients. The company operates with c.40 active clients.

Managing the entire process, they provide a turnkey solution to clients. In the defence sector, the company is a first-tier primary contractor for the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This work within the UK industry has naturally expanded the company’s client base, with work completed for European militaries. Having operated for c.80 years, the company has a system that can search for relevant NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) dating back as far as the 1960s. Through this, the company can still manufacture products for historic equipment and use this as a base when designing for modern military equipment.

Highlights

  • The company manufactures waterproof and protective textiles, including vehicle and equipment covers for defence clients.
  • In addition to this, the business produces covers for classic cars and
    construction textiles.
  • Well-established having operated for 80 years, working with c.40 active clients, the business has cultivated close working relationships.
  • Completing design, development and production in-house, a fully
    comprehensive service is offered to clients.
  • Second-tier management structure in place consisting of a machinist
    manager and sewing manager who can operate their
    departments independently.
  • First-tier primary contractor to the Ministry of Defence.

Financials

Turnover (£'000) Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2023 (Actual) 1,200,000 264,000
2024 (Actual) 1,005,000 338,000

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