The Premier Manufacturing Business Broker for Detroit
From Macomb County tool and die shops to Auburn Hills automation integrators, we help Michigan owners capture the maximum value for their machinery, legacy, and contracts.
Why You Need a Detroit Business Broker Who Speaks "Shop"
If you are searching for a "Business Broker Detroit" or looking to "Sell my manufacturing business," you know that Metro Detroit is the undisputed heavy-weight champion of American industry. While generalist brokers are busy listing dry cleaners in Royal Oak, we focus exclusively on the industrial backbone of Michigan. We are seeing a surge in Private Equity and Strategic Buyers targeting Detroit for three critical reasons:
The EV Revolution: The shift to electrification has created a "land grab" for specialized component manufacturers and battery-tech suppliers in the Oakland County corridor.
The Automation Capital: As labor markets tighten nationwide, Detroit’s robotics and systems integration firms have become the most sought-after M&A targets in the country.
The Defense Pivot: Michigan’s "Arsenal of Innovation" remains a top-tier destination for defense contracts, providing stable, long-term revenue that buyers pay a premium for.
We Serve the Full Michigan Industrial Spectrum
Whether you run a Tier 2 automotive shop in Warren or an aerospace firm in Plymouth, we have specialized deal teams for your sector.
Automotive & Precision Tooling (Warren, Sterling Heights & Clinton Twp)
We connect the shops that built the Big Three with global buyers looking for high-precision capabilities.
Who We Help: Tier 1 & 2 Suppliers, Tool & Die shops, and Stamping facilities.
The Buyer Pool: International Tier 1s and PE-backed "Roll-ups" seeking capacity.
Key Value Driver: Equipment Maintenance Records. We prove your machine uptime is a competitive advantage.
Industrial Automation & Systems (Auburn Hills, Troy & Rochester Hills)
Detroit is the global leader in robotics. We help integrators exit to tech-focused investors.
Who We Help: Controls Engineering firms, Robotic Integrators, and PLC Programming shops.
The Buyer Pool: Global engineering conglomerates and tech-focused family offices.
Key Value Driver: Intellectual Property. We value your custom software and proprietary processes, not just your billable hours.
Aerospace & Defense (Livonia, Novi & Ann Arbor)
We leverage Michigan’s industrial density to help owners transition into the high-multiple world of Aerospace.
Who We Help: AS9100 certified shops, Composite manufacturers, and Defense subcontractors.
The Buyer Pool: Strategic Defense Primes looking for a "mid-west footprint."
Key Value Driver: Contract Backlog. We monetize your long-term Defense/Aero contracts to maximize your exit price.
The "Detroit Hurdles": We Navigate the Complexity
EGLE Compliance (Part 201)
The Problem: Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has strict requirements for legacy industrial sites.
The Solution: We guide you through the Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) process. We mitigate buyer fear by quantifying risk upfront, ensuring the deal doesn't die in due diligence.
The "Big Three" Dependency
The Problem: Buyers are often wary of shops where 80% of revenue comes from a single OEM or Tier 1 contract.
The Solution: We highlight your "Sticky" relationships and engineering-involvement. We frame your concentration as a "Preferred Provider" status that is difficult for competitors to displace.
Skilled Labor Continuity
The Problem: The aging workforce in skilled trades makes buyers nervous about the future of your shop floor.
The Solution: We help you document your apprentice programs and internal training SOPs. We sell your "Human Capital" as a sustainable, turn-key system.
Valuation: The "Motor City Multiplier"
Detroit manufacturing businesses command premium multiples not just for their output, but for their Industrial IQ. We focus on four key drivers that push Detroit valuations above the national average:
The Automation Edge: If you have integrated robotics or "lights-out" capabilities, you are selling a predictable system, not just a labor force. This adds a 15–25% premium to your multiple.
The "Arsenal" Premium: Established ITAR or CMMC compliance creates a massive barrier to entry. Buyers pay significantly more for "cleared" facilities that are ready for defense contracts.
Strategic Nearshoring: As global supply chains shorten, a Detroit footprint is a "plug-and-play" asset for OEMs onshoring production. Your location is now a strategic scarcity.
Talent Density: We value your specialized workforce—from PLC programmers to master toolmakers—as a core asset that ensures post-sale continuity in a tight labor market.
Frequently Asked Questions (Detroit)
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A: Not necessarily. In Detroit, "Heavy Iron" has value. We focus on the output and the contracts that equipment services. If it’s producing high-margin parts, it’s an asset, not a liability.
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A: We have deep experience navigating Union-shop sales. We focus on the stability of the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) and ensure the buyer understands the true labor costs and relationships involved.
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A: No. Many buyers are looking for "Harvest" businesses—highly profitable ICE-part manufacturers that generate the cash flow needed to fund their own EV R&D. We just have to position the cash flow correctly.
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A: Michigan has a very competitive flat corporate tax rate. We work with your tax professionals to show buyers the true net-after-tax benefits of operating in the Great Lakes state compared to high-tax coastal regions.
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A: For Detroit manufacturing, expect 6 to 9 months. The most time-consuming part is usually the quality-of-earnings (QofE) report and environmental phase I reviews.
Ready to Exit Your Detroit Powerhouse?
Don't trust your life's work to a generic Detroit business broker who doesn't know the difference between a progressive die and a transfer die. You need a team that understands the torque of the Michigan economy.
We are former operators. We speak your language.