A rare opportunity to acquire a well-run metals wholesale and distribution company serving industrial buyers across Southern California. The business operates a dual-channel model: a portion of sales flows through stocked inventory allocated to core accounts, while the remainder is handled through on-demand sourcing across carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. This combination allows the company to fulfill complex, multi-material orders that straightforward stocking distributors are unable to match — a structural competitive advantage that underpins its pricing power and client retention.
The customer base is mature and deeply entrenched. A handful of top accounts drive the majority of revenue, with many of those commercial relationships spanning well over a decade. Crucially, these account ties are maintained through the company's sales staff rather than through the current owner, meaning they are expected to carry forward seamlessly under new ownership.
The employee team of approximately ten has been entirely stable over a multi-year period, with no departures and no additions. Day-to-day operations are managed by staff, with the current owner spending only one day per week on-site. Financially, the business has delivered consistent top-line growth over the most recent three-year period, rising from approximately $3.
9M to over $5.1M in annual revenue. Adjusted cash flow has grown at an even faster pace over the same window, reaching approximately $565K.
Year-to-date performance for the current year is tracking ahead of the prior year, with the business profitable in the large majority of months measured. A detailed add-back schedule is available; one-time extraordinary items have been excluded from adjusted earnings. The growth outlook is backed by concrete, low-cost levers that have not yet been deployed.
The current physical footprint has capacity to handle a significantly higher volume of orders without meaningful capital expenditure or additional equipment. The company has not made dedicated sales hires, pursued formal business development, or utilized any technology-assisted outreach. A new owner with even modest commercial ambition could activate several of these avenues from day one.
The current owner is prepared to support a transition through a consulting arrangement of up to two years, reflecting a genuine commitment to a smooth handoff. A full financial package is available to qualified buyers. No fabrication or specialized licensing is required to operate the business.
This listing represents a capital-efficient, staff-supported, and operationally proven platform in the metals distribution sector.