The Premier Manufacturing Business Broker for Houston
From Energy Corridor engineering firms to Pasadena heavy fabricators, we help Houston owners capture maximum value for their machinery, MSAs, and skilled labor force.
Why You Need a Houston Business Broker Who Speaks "Industrial"
If you are searching for a "Business Broker Houston" or "Sell my manufacturing business," you understand that Houston is the industrial engine of the United States. It is a market built on heavy metal, precision tolerances, and global logistics. While generalist brokers are busy selling dry cleaners in Midtown, we focus exclusively on the industrial sector. We see aggressive activity from Private Equity and Strategic Buyers targeting Houston for three specific reasons:
The Energy Transition: As the "Energy Capital of the World," Houston’s manufacturing base is pivoting. Traditional oil tool shops are now high-value targets for groups entering the hydrogen and carbon-capture sectors.
The Aerospace Surge: With the expansion of the Houston Spaceport and Axiom Space, the demand for precision machining subcontractors in the Clear Lake area has never been higher.
Port Power: Port Houston is the #1 port in the U.S. for waterborne tonnage. If your business sits on the logistics or distribution spine of this channel, you are sitting on a premium asset.
We Serve the Full Houston Industrial Spectrum
Whether you run a pump repair shop in Deer Park or an aerospace lab in Clear Lake, we have specialized deal teams for your sector.
Oilfield Services & Fabrication (Pasadena, Deer Park & Baytown)
We connect mid-market fabricators and tool shops with the global energy giants and PE aggregators driving the Gulf Coast.
Who We Help: Downstream service providers, pressure vessel fabricators, and subsea tool manufacturers.
Key Value Driver: MSAs & Blue-Chip Contracts. We value your recurring "Master Service Agreements" as the bedrock of your company’s premium.
Aerospace & Tech Services (Clear Lake, Webster & NASA Area)
Houston is the frontier of commercial space. We help specialized engineering firms exit to the defense primes and space-tech conglomerates.
Who We Help: AS9100 certified shops, thermal protection manufacturers, and specialized electronics assemblers.
Key Value Driver: Quality Certifications. Your AS9100 or ISO 9001 status isn't just a certificate; it’s a barrier to entry that increases your multiple.
Supply Chain & Logistics (Katy, Humble & Port Houston)
The Houston-Katy-Woodlands triangle is the logistics heart of the South. We sell the infrastructure that moves the world’s goods.
Who We Help: 3PL providers, industrial packaging manufacturers, and specialized freight distributors.
Key Value Driver: Throughput & Capacity. We emphasize your facility’s "load-out" capacity and proximity to major rail/port spurs.
The "Houston Hurdles": We Navigate the Local Complexities
TCEQ & Harris County Compliance
The Problem: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Harris County Pollution Control have strict oversight on emissions and industrial waste.
The Solution: We perform a "Pre-Diligence Audit" on your permits. By showing a buyer a clean environmental record, we eliminate the #1 reason industrial deals fall through in Houston.
The Texas Franchise Tax
The Problem: While Texas has no state income tax, the "Margin Tax" (Franchise Tax) can still impact the net proceeds of a large asset sale if structured incorrectly.
The Solution: We work with Texas-based CPAs to structure your exit—often as an asset sale—to maximize the "No State Income Tax" advantage while minimizing franchise exposure.
The Skilled Labor Shortage
The Problem: Buyers worry that your Tier-1 welders or CNC operators will be poached by a competitor the day after the sale.
The Solution: We highlight your "Culture of Retention." We help you present your workforce data in a way that proves stability, making your business a "Turnkey Human Capital" asset.
Valuation: The "Texas Multiplier"
Houston businesses are trading at a premium because of one factor: Scalability. Buyers aren't just buying your current EBITDA; they are buying a seat at the table of the world's most robust industrial economy.
Low Cost of Operations: With no state income tax and competitive land costs, your "Bottom Line" is naturally healthier than coastal competitors.
Unrivaled Infrastructure: Your proximity to the Port, I-10, and the rail networks creates a logistical moat that a buyer cannot replicate elsewhere.
Curious what your business would trade for? We use recent comps from deals we've closed in Katy, Sugar Land, and Conroe.
Frequently Asked Questions (Houston)
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A: Yes. Buyers have more "after-tax" cash flow to service debt, which often allows them to pay a higher enterprise value for your business.
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A: Houston’s industrial land is a skyrocketing asset. We can structure a deal where you sell the business but keep the land, signing the buyer to a long-term NNN lease, or sell both as a packaged portfolio.
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A: Not for the right buyer. We market your business based on "Through-Cycle" earnings, highlighting your ability to remain profitable even during price fluctuations.
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A: The Houston market is fast-moving. Expect 6 to 9 months for a standard manufacturing exit, with slightly longer timelines for heavy environmental or ITAR-regulated firms.
Ready to Exit Your Houston Business?
Don't trust your life's work to a "Business Broker Houston" who sells retail shops and car washes. You need a partner who understands the difference between upstream and downstream, and why an ASME stamp is worth a premium.
We are former operators. We speak your language.