this business was founded in1999 by the vendor after establishing there was a gap in the market for the supply and installation of quality automatic gates, barriers, bollards and turnstiles. The business has continued to prosper as a result of it’s expertise that it has now become a significant company within the automated gate, barrier and bollard sector. The business operates from a prime location in scotland and has established itself as one of the region’s leading independent supplier of gates and barriers. Many current customers have been loyal to the business since the very beginning and this has been due in no small part to the business’s competitive prices, quality products, first class service and attention to detail. With the additional benefit of national supply agreements with the likes of the ministry of defence and various local authorities, the business continues to go from strength to strength. The business has always believed in the pursuit of excellence, ensuring that valued customers receive the very best service at all times. No small part in the ability of this business to grow and sustain its profitability is due to the quality of its people. The business has a strong commitment to the development and welfare of its staff; which has contributed to the excellent profitability of the business and its current position as it is poised to exploit expected and significant new growth in turnover. Customer service: the business manages many customers and has the systems, processes and people to ensure that customers’ orders are satisfied. Being a regular supplier to blue chip companies and government bodies, the business must reproduce high quality and consistant workmanship, day in, day out, leading to a reputation for excellence. High quality service, with flexibility, honesty, reliability and good value, every order request is important and customers always come first. The result is self evident in the business’s sustained level of repeat business. Key strengths: the business is an autonomous organisation where the business owner has, over time developed and nurtured a team capable of overseeing business operations effectively, reducing the need for constant or daily input from the vendor. This has resulted in customer relations founded on a history of trading satisfaction and not contingent upon the presence of the vendor. The business is well established and very profitable, with a loyal and growing customer base, retaining a high level of repeat business, particularly among a number of customers returning on a regular basis and having done so for many years. The company has earned an outstanding reputation for its professionalism, service, reliability, flexibility, efficient order fulfilment and a willingness to help. Growth and expansion: the current market for this business’s services is growing and is forecast in the near and longer term for significant growth. The business is well positioned to take maximum advantage of this growth as it occurs. Key opportunities: this is an outstanding opportunity to build on the existing services and customer base of this company. With a strong demand for services combined with a capacity to increase turnover via the ministry of defence and local authorities, a new owner contributing fresh ideas and investment in resources will have every advantage of building on an excellent platform. This firm maintains an extensive base of satisfied customers, who appreciate the company’s superior services. There are many excellent avenues for growth, especially with marketing investment and forecasts which are showing early trends for growth and development.
