Steel stockholding and processing operation.

Reference

S13466

Turnover

£1m to £2m

Sector(s)

Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Retail & wholesale

Region(s)

North East England

Added

01 June 2026

Business description

Based in the North East of England, this long-established steel stockholding and processing operation supplying a broad range of steel products to commercial and industrial customers. The business operates as an independent supplier, providing both standard stock materials and processed steel to meet customer specifications.

The operation supports customers across construction, fabrication, agricultural and general engineering sectors. Services include steel stockholding, cut-to-size supply, processing and preparation, and the sourcing of specialist steel products through established supplier relationships. Orders range from repeat trade supply through to project-based requirements, with flexibility in order size and specification.

The business benefits from a stable and experienced workforce with long service across sales, logistics, warehousing and delivery. Day-to-day operations are supported by in-house handling and processing capabilities, enabling consistent lead times and dependable service delivery. Customer relationships are predominantly long-standing, generating repeat orders and a degree of revenue visibility.

The business has demonstrated resilient trading performance through varying market conditions peaking in FY2021 with turnover of £2.7m showing the companies capabilities, then with changing markets turnover of £1.1m in 2024, reflecting wider contraction across the steel sector rather than any loss of underlying capability. Throughout this period, the company has remained profitable, maintaining a disciplined cost base and preserving its operational infrastructure. With capacity and systems already in place, the business offers a strong platform for a new owner.

Operations are conducted from freehold industrial premises providing security of tenure and flexibility for an incoming owner. The site supports current operational requirements and offers potential for future expansion or alternative use, subject to planning and operational considerations.

The business retains the infrastructure and operational capacity to support higher turnover levels, providing scope to increase volumes without increased overheads. Opportunities exist for a new owner to increase operations, strengthen sales activity by contacting previous customers and selectively expand service offerings as market conditions improve.

This opportunity may be suitable for an existing operator seeking additional capacity or geographic presence, or for a buyer looking to acquire an established steel stockholding and processing platform with experienced staff and tangible assets.

Highlights

• Long-established steel stockholding and processing operation with over three decades of trading history

• Supplies a broad range of steel products to commercial and industrial customers across multiple sectors.
• Experienced workforce with long service, providing strong operational continuity and sector knowledge.
• Demonstrated through-cycle trading performance with a controlled and scalable cost base.
• Operates from freehold industrial premises, providing security of tenure and operational flexibility.
• Scope to increase volumes and enhance margins as market conditions improve.

Financials

	Turnover (£'000)	Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2022 (Actual)	2,087,170	329,449
2023 (Actual)	1,631,280	173,429
2024 (Actual)	1,197,700	89,727

Opportunities

• Opportunity to increase turnover on an established operational platform with existing capacity in place
• Potential to improve margins through operational efficiencies and enhanced stock management
• Scope to increase sales through re-contact with previous customers and expanding existing relationships.
• Ability to introduce or expand value-added processing services to increase revenue per order

Prospective purchasers

• Prospective purchasers will be required to sign an NDA.

Reason for sale

The shareholders wish to retire.