Manufacturing Businesses for Sale in California.
The equipment list and facility are obvious, but the real value tends to live in the customer relationships, the skilled workforce, and the certifications that took years to earn and that competitors can't replicate overnight.
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Organic Winery & Olive Mill
Certified organic winery and olive mill operating at 20-30% of production capacity, with 1,000+ club members, a 30-acre event-ready property, and California olive oil demand outstripping supply.
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Revenue$3.7M
EBITDA$231.6K
Precision CNC Contract Fabricator
A contract manufacturing job shop in Northern California with $1.1M in backlog, a blanket purchase order with a major national laboratory, and a GM already running day-to-day operations.
Price$1M
Revenue$2.8M
SDE$247.6K
Apparel Business
Patriotic apparel brand with over fifteen years of brand equity, 50,000+ social media followers, and revenue that grew from $940k in 2022 to $3.1M in 2025, serving military, law enforcement, and first responder communities worldwide.
Price$4.1M
Revenue$3.1M
SDE$1M
Mindful Graphic Apparel Studio
Apparel and accessories brand with hand-drawn, nature-inspired graphics sold through e-commerce and 300+ wholesale distributors, generating 60%+ SDE margins.
Price$590K
Revenue$303K
SDE$151.2K
Custom Instrument Manufacturer
Boutique electric guitar and bass manufacturer producing handcrafted instruments, effects pedals, and pickups, with a loyal following among professional musicians and collectors.
Price$150K
Revenue$837.4K
SDE$82.7K
Hemp Product Manufacturer and Wholesale Distributor
Organic, lab-tested CBD and hemp wellness brand serving both human and pet markets with 57% EBITDA margins in 2025 and a loyal wholesale customer base.
Price$300K
Revenue$166.6K
SDE$95.1K
Specialty Sewing Services
Specialty sewing and manufacturing operation with domestic and offshore production, product design, prototyping, and distribution capabilities. 20% EBITDA margins on established client relationships.
Price$1M
Revenue$1M
EBITDA$200K
Off-Road Vehicle Tools Company
First-to-market portable multi-tire inflation/deflation system with patented and patent-pending designs, proprietary learning algorithms, lifetime warranties, and 47% gross margins in a loyal, influencer-driven off-road market.
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Revenue$2.4M
SDE$167K
Iron / Steel Product Fabricator
Steel fabrication and ornamental ironwork operation generating $7.4M in revenue with a 50-person workforce and diversified government and private-sector contracts across California.
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Revenue$7.4M
EBITDA$1.5M
Microcurrent Machine Manufacturer
FDA-approved aesthetic medical device manufacturer with patented technology, in-house production, and 80%+ gross margins on machines selling for up to $26k with a $3k production cost.
Price$1.4M
Revenue$2M
EBITDA$250K
Foam Products Business
Over sixty years of brand recognition in the Los Angeles foam market, serving entertainment studios, cosplay creators, upholsterers, soundproofing contractors, and industrial clients with custom cutting and consultative retail expertise.
Price$900K
Revenue$1.7M
SDE$240K
Dress Forms and Tailoring Supplies Business
Proprietary 3D-modeled custom dress forms with a four-person team managing day-to-day operations and revenue from both e-commerce and in-person educational services.
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Revenue$1.2M
SDE$450K
Biodiesel Equipment Company
The only manufacturer globally producing small-scale biodiesel processing equipment, with over 1,500 units sold worldwide and an $8M active pipeline.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$815.1K
SDE$190.5K
Welding Company
Structural and architectural steel fabricator generating $2.4M in revenue with $500k in consistent annual earnings across four consecutive years.
Price$2.5M
Revenue$2.4M
SDE$500K
Electrical Discharge Machining Manufacturer
Precision EDM job shop with over forty-five years of operating history, a 25-year anchor client in semiconductor equipment, and capacity to double output on existing equipment.
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Revenue$645.8K
EBITDA($51.1K)
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Sheet metal design, fabrication, and installation operation with over seventy years of history, $1.5M in annual revenue, and 30% SDE margins sustained across four consecutive years.
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Revenue$1.5M
SDE$450K
Tower Engineering & Manufacturing Company
Vertically integrated tower engineering, manufacturing, and construction firm with a ten-year federal contract, a master agreement with a major California utility, and patent-pending construction technology.
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Revenue$5M
EBITDA$500K
Electronic Acupuncture Equipment Manufacturer
Proprietary electroacupuncture device manufacturer with over thirty years of design and production experience, 60% EBITDA margins, and four consecutive years of revenue growth.
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Revenue$420K
SDE$250K
Global RF Shielding Solutions
Over 35 years and 1,500 MRI installations across 70 countries, this RF shielding provider holds preferred supplier relationships with every major MRI OEM and manufactures everything domestically.
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Revenue$2M
EBITDA$200K
Outdoor Fitness Equipment Manufacturer
Manufacturer of outdoor fitness equipment serving correctional facilities, military bases, municipalities, and parks departments, with $2.4M in 2024 revenue and peak revenue of $3.2M in 2023.
Price$3.5M
Revenue$1.8M
SDE$70K
Custom Furniture Manufacturer
A debt-free outdoor furniture manufacturer serving the hospitality industry with in-house design, imported frames, and custom upholstery capabilities that major competitors do not offer.
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Revenue$2.8M
EBITDA$550K
Outdoor Audio Systems Manufacturer & Distributor
Designer and distributor of premium outdoor audio equipment with over 100 global B2B customers, a loyal installer base driving repeat project orders, and a wireless product line in development.
Price$3M
Revenue$600K
EBITDA$200K
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Company
Precision manufacturing and metrology firm serving aviation, space, and defense clients worldwide with $1.3M in annual revenue and consistent profitability across five consecutive years.
Price$1.8M
Revenue$1.3M
EBITDA$200K
Audio System Manufacturer & Installation Services
Manufacturer of high-end audio solutions with revenue growing from $800k to $1.2M over four years and consistent margin expansion.
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Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$300K
Biological Products Manufacturer
Organic biological inputs manufacturer with several dozen proprietary microbial formulations, 90% recurring revenue from contracts, and products carried by major national home improvement and retail chains.
Price$1.6M
Revenue$1M
EBITDA$225K
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Due diligence
What to Look For
Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.
Customer Mix and Order Stability
- Ask for a customer list showing top accounts, how long each has been active, and what their ordering pattern looks like.
- Manufacturing businesses with scheduled purchase orders, repeat production runs, and customers spread across several industries are far more stable than shops dependent on a single large customer or lumpy project work.
- Revenue spread across automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial clients means a slowdown in one sector doesn't hurt the whole business.
- Ask how long the top three customers have been ordering and whether any are on formal supply agreements.
Equipment Condition and Capabilities
- Ask for a full equipment list with age, maintenance history, and hours on major machines.
- Condition matters more than age — a well-maintained older CNC with documented service records is more valuable than a newer machine with no history.
- In-house capabilities like heat treatment, precision grinding, or in-house design protect margins and keep customers from going elsewhere.
Quality Certifications
- Ask for current audit records, renewal dates, and the steps required after a change of ownership.
- Certifications like ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, and ISO 13485 take years and real investment to earn.
- For buyers looking to serve aerospace, automotive, defense, or medical customers, acquiring a business that already holds these certifications means you skip that multi-year process of earning them from scratch.
Workforce Stability and Documentation
- Ask which people are critical and what their plans are post-sale.
- Skilled machinists, welders, and production leads are among the hardest roles to fill in any market.
- A shop manager who handles daily production and quoting without the owner is what separates a business that transfers smoothly from one that doesn't.
Intellectual Property and Formulas
- Ask what the company owns outright and how that IP is protected and transferable.
- Proprietary product designs, chemical formulas, or patented processes assigned to the company can be as valuable as the equipment itself.
- For electronics manufacturers, chemical companies, and textile businesses with licensed agreements, this is one of the most important early diligence questions.
Valuation
What Should You Expect to Pay?
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SDE
Owner-operated, equipment-heavy, no certifications
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EBITDA
Quality certifications, experienced team, diversified customer base
The spread reflects equipment condition and capital needs, the presence of certifications and proprietary capabilities, how diversified the customer base is, and whether the business runs without the owner on the shop floor every day.
What drives a premium
Active quality certifications like ISO, AS9100, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485 that transfer with the business
Customers across multiple industries with multi-year purchase order history and no single account above 15-20% of revenue
Experienced shop floor team with documented processes and a manager who runs production independently
Proprietary designs, formulas, or in-house capabilities that competitors cannot quickly replicate
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