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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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Commercial Distributor Business

Value-added distributor of engineered foam solutions serving diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, and marine, with expertise in material selection and qualification for stringent testing standards across domestic and international markets
Price$2M
Revenue$1.9M
SDE$588.8K

Luxury Hospitality Goods Designer / Supplier

Sources, designs, and installs high-quality bedding, window treatments, and bath products for hotels, resorts, and commercial hospitality clients, operating an asset-light model with fabrication partners in Mexico and fabric suppliers in Turkey and China
Price$648K
Revenue$853.5K
EBITDA$333K

Vineyard & Olive Mill

Certified organic producer of wines, extra virgin olive oils, and soaps on a 30-acre northern California property, offering custom winemaking, olive oil milling, and private-label bottling services for over 70 B2B clients, with a 1,000-member wine and olive oil club and an Arizona-based beer and wine distribution operation
Price-
Revenue$3.8M
EBITDA$891.5K

Rock Crushing Equipment Manufacturer

Designs and manufactures vertical shaft impact crushers and related rock processing equipment for the aggregate, mining, construction materials, and recycling industries, with recurring revenue from proprietary replacement wear parts sold through direct customers, distributors, and international channels
Price$8.8M
Revenue$15.2M
SDE$2.3M

Precision Manufacturing Business

Contract manufacturing prototype job shop specializing in precision CNC machining, welding, fabrication, high purity tubular fabrication, and laser marking for industries including aerospace, defense, nuclear, semiconductor, biotech, medical, and robotics in the San Francisco bay area
Price$1M
Revenue$2.8M
SDE$237.7K

Apparel Business

Designs and produces comfort-focused lifestyle apparel and gear inspired by military, law enforcement, and first responder culture, with all products screen-printed in-house in the united states, sold through online retail, a showroom, a monthly subscription club, and campaign-based tribute and fundraiser merchandise
Price$4.1M
Revenue$3.1M
SDE$1.1M

Apparel / Accessories Business

Designs and produces apparel and accessories featuring hand-drawn graphics inspired by nature, sacred symbology, and mindful living, sold through e-commerce, 300+ wholesale distributors, and private label collaborations with an emphasis on ethical local production
Price$590K
Revenue$317K
SDE$192.3K

Government / Commercial Construction Management Firm

Federal and critical-infrastructure construction firm specializing in design-build, general contracting, and construction management for commercial aerospace, defense, and tier-1 utility clients, with a permanent badged presence at a west coast Space Force base and security access at a major nuclear power facility
Price-
Revenue$46.7M
EBITDA$2.4M

Proprietary Traffic Safety Equipment Manufacturer

Manufactures and distributes proprietary traffic safety, pavement marking, and pavement maintenance equipment including applicators, sprayers, thermoplastic systems, and plural component dispensing systems, serving contractors and government agencies across nearly every U.S. state and 21 countries from facilities in southern California and Georgia
Price$3M
Revenue$4.3M
EBITDA$535.4K

RF & Microwave Components Manufacturing / Distribution Company

Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes active and passive RF and microwave components and subsystems up to 100 GHz serving aerospace, defense, telecommunications, automotive radar, and 5G markets through both catalog sales and custom contract-based solutions
Price$8M
Revenue$8.6M
SDE$2.9M

Precision Manufacturing & Metal Stamping Business

Specializes in metal and non-metal stamping, die design, rapid prototyping, and advanced CNC machining with in-house tooling engineering, serving industries including medical devices, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and defense under ISO 9000:2015 quality standards
Price-
Revenue$3.5M
SDE$1.1M

Custom Instrument Manufacturer

Specializes in handcrafting high-quality boutique electric guitars and basses, offering custom designs, unique finishes, and additional gear like effects pedals and pickups for musicians worldwide.
Price$150K
Revenue$858.8K
SDE-$70.8K

Hemp Product Manufacturer and Wholesale Distributor

Manufactures and wholesales organic, lab-tested cbd and hemp products for humans and pets (oils, tinctures, capsules, edibles, topicals and isolates) using usa-grown non-gmo hemp and co2 extraction, with third-party testing and federally compliant thc levels for a recurring distributor customer base
Price$300K
Revenue$274.5K
SDE$95.1K

Vintage Wood Business

Supplies high-quality vintage reclaimed wood products customized for clients, offering beams, siding, paneling, flooring, lumber, and additional services such as custom finishing and color matching.
Price-
Revenue$5.5M
SDE$800K

Specialty Sewing Services

Provides a wide range of specialty sewing services including domestic and offshore manufacturing, product design, prototyping, and distribution for business clients and wholesalers.
Price$1M
Revenue$1M
EBITDA$200K

Off-Road Vehicle Tools Company

Designs and sells patented multi-tire inflation and deflation kits, automated air controllers, compressors, and related accessories primarily for off-road enthusiasts and overlanders through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and retail distribution channels
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Revenue$2.4M
SDE$292K

Iron / Steel Product Fabricator

Provides ornamental ironwork, structural steel fabrication, and powder coating services for government and private sector clients across California's central valley and coastal areas, specializing in apartment complexes, hotels, office buildings, and subdivision gates, with an overseas metal products manufacturing operation
Price-
Revenue$7.4M
EBITDA$1.5M

Microcurrent Machine Manufacturer

Manufactures FDA-approved microcurrent machines for aesthetic and body contouring applications, serving estheticians, med spas, and salons with non-invasive face lifting, toning, and wrinkle refinement devices along with consumables, while developing a new pain management device
Price$1.4M
Revenue$2M
EBITDA$250K

Foam Products Business

Supplies foam products and custom cutting services for industries including film and entertainment, upholstery, construction, soundproofing, and cosplay, serving both b2b and retail customers
Price$900K
Revenue$1.9M
SDE$260K

Dress Forms and Tailoring Supplies Business

Specializes in crafting state-of-the-art custom 3D modeled dress forms and providing professional sewing supplies for both B2C and B2B markets.
Price-
Revenue$1.1M
SDE$400K

Biodiesel Equipment Company

Designs and manufactures automated equipment for converting waste oils into biodiesel, offering accessories, consumables, and educational resources for diverse clients including schools, restaurants, municipalities, and more across the U.S. and globally.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$560K
SDE$300K

Welding Company

Specializes in structural and architectural steel welding solutions, including architectural steel structures, decorative projects, staircases, railings, and custom furniture for Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas.
Price$2.5M
Revenue$2.4M
SDE$500K

Electrical Discharge Machining Manufacturer

Precision electrical discharge machining (EDM) services including sinker EDM, wire EDM, and hole popping for aerospace, defense, medical device, semiconductor, automotive, and energy industries with over forty-five years of operation
Price-
Revenue$645.8K
EBITDA-$51.1K

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Provides small-scale sheet metal design, fabrication, and installation services for commercial and residential clients, with mostly recurring customers and over 70 years of operating history
Price-
Revenue$1.5M
SDE$450K

Tower Engineering & Manufacturing Company

Designs, engineers, manufactures, and constructs self-supporting, crank-up, and monopole towers for telecommunications, utilities, surveillance, and environmental monitoring, providing turnkey solutions for commercial and government clients including major carriers, utilities, and federal agencies
Price-
Revenue$5M
EBITDA$500K
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Due diligence

What to Look For

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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

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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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FAQ

Manufacturing Businesses in California

What should I look for when buying a manufacturing business?

Start with the customer mix. Businesses with repeat orders from customers spread across multiple industries are more stable than shops dependent on one large account or one-off project work. Then look at equipment condition, certifications, and workforce stability. The most transferable manufacturing businesses have an experienced shop team with documented processes, quality certifications in good standing, and customers who have been ordering for years. Browse manufacturing businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's available.

How much does a manufacturing business cost?

Most manufacturing businesses sell for 2 to 8 times annual profit. Businesses with strong quality certifications, experienced workforces, diverse customer bases, and proprietary capabilities tend to command higher multiples. Capital-intensive operations with aging equipment or significant upcoming replacement costs effectively require buyers to adjust their offers accordingly. Use the SBA loan calculator to model how SBA financing might look at different deal sizes.

How do I evaluate a manufacturing business before buying?

Ask for three years of financials with revenue broken out by customer and product type. Request a full equipment list with maintenance records and hours. Walk the facility with the shop manager and ask about upcoming capital needs. Get a list of active certifications and quality audit records. Ask who the top customers are, how long they have been ordering, and whether the business is on their approved vendor lists. Then ask which employees are critical and what their plans are.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a manufacturing business?

Ask: What is the customer concentration, and how long have the top accounts been active? What certifications does the business hold, and what steps are required to transfer them? What is the condition of the major equipment, and what are the expected capital needs over the next three years? Does the business own any proprietary designs, formulas, or processes? Who manages production and quoting without the owner, and do they plan to stay? Are there any environmental issues with the facility?

Where can I find manufacturing businesses for sale?

Rejigg connects buyers directly with manufacturing business owners. You can browse manufacturing businesses for sale on Rejigg, message owners, and access financials and equipment documentation without going through a broker.

How do quality certifications affect the value of a manufacturing business?

Certifications like AS9100, IATF 16949, and ISO 13485 are often prerequisites for selling to aerospace, automotive, and medical device customers. They take years and significant investment to earn, so a business that already holds them is worth meaningfully more to a buyer who wants to serve those customers. The key is confirming the certifications are current, that audit records are clean, and understanding what notification or follow-up steps are required after ownership changes.

Can I get SBA financing to buy a manufacturing business?

Yes. Manufacturing businesses with documented cash flow, stable customer bases, and identifiable collateral in the form of equipment and real property generally qualify for SBA 7(a) loans. Lenders will look closely at customer concentration and upcoming capital expenditure needs. Use the SBA loan calculator to model monthly payments at different deal sizes.