The Premier Manufacturing Business Broker
for New York State
From Long Island’s aerospace machine shops to Buffalo’s heavy industrial plants, we help New York owners capture the maximum value for their legacy, operations, and infrastructure.
Why You Need a New York Business Broker
Who Understands Industry
If you are searching for a "Business Broker New York" or looking to sell a manufacturing firm, you know that the "Empire State" is an industrial titan hidden in plain sight.
While Wall Street gets the headlines, the backbone of NY is its specialized manufacturing sectors. We see intense interest from global strategics and private equity for three specific reasons:
The "Tech Valley" Corridor: The Albany-to-Hudson Valley region is now a global hub for semiconductor and nanotechnology. Smaller manufacturers in this supply chain are seeing record-high multiples.
Long Island Aerospace Legacy: With a high density of ITAR-compliant shops and defense subcontractors, Long Island remains a primary "hunting ground" for aerospace aggregators.
Western NY Heavy Industry: The Buffalo and Rochester markets offer massive infrastructure and a skilled workforce that cannot be replicated, making established firms here high-value acquisition targets for out-of-state buyers.
We Serve the Full New York Industrial Spectrum
Whether you run a medical device shop in Rochester or a logistics hub in New Jersey/NY port, we have specialized deal teams for your sector.
Western NY & Finger Lakes (Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse)
We connect legacy manufacturers with modern buyers looking to capitalize on NY's industrial infrastructure.
Who We Help: Metal fabricators, chemical processors, and food/beverage manufacturers.
The Buyer Pool: Midwestern strategic buyers and national industrial holding companies.
Key Value Driver: Scalability & Infrastructure. We value your heavy power access and rail-spur connectivity.
Long Island & Hudson Valley (Hauppauge, Melville & Poughkeepsie)
Representing the precision shops that serve the giants of defense and aviation.
Who We Help: CNC machine shops, electronic component manufacturers, and plating/finishing operations.
The Buyer Pool: Private Equity groups focused on defense-sector consolidation.
Key Value Driver: AS9100 & ITAR Compliance. We market your certifications as a barrier to entry for your competitors.
Metro NY & Tri-State (Yonkers, Staten Island & Queens)
Selling the infrastructure that powers the most densely populated region in the country.
Who We Help: 3PLs, cold storage facilities, and last-mile distribution centers.
The Buyer Pool: Logistics conglomerates and REITs looking for OpCo/PropCo deals.
Key Value Driver: Strategic Location. In NY, your zip code and loading dock count can be worth millions.
The "Empire State" Hurdles: We Navigate the Regulations
DEC & Brownfield Compliance
The Problem: The NY Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is notoriously thorough. Old industrial sites often have "legacy" issues.
The Solution: We work with environmental consultants early to provide "Phase I" clarity, preventing environmental "surprises" from killing your deal in the eleventh hour.
NYS Tax Nexus & Residency
The Problem: NY state tax on a business sale can be significant, especially for high-value exits.
The Solution: We work with specialized tax mappers to structure your deal (Asset vs. Stock) and timeline, helping you maximize your net proceeds after the "Albany cut."
Collective Bargaining & Benefits
The Problem: Many NY manufacturers have unionized workforces or complex legacy pension liabilities.
The Solution: We represent your labor stability as an asset and handle the "Successor Clause" reviews to ensure a smooth transition with the buyer.
Valuation: The "Infrastructure Moat"
New York businesses often command "Sticky Multiples" because of how difficult it is to start a new industrial firm in this state.
Non-Reproducible Assets: Between zoning and the DEC, a "new" facility is nearly impossible to build. Your existing, permitted shop is a fortress.
High Barrier to Entry: Buyers pay more for NY firms because they are buying a "market position" that a competitor can't easily buy their way into.
Proximity to Global Capital: Being in the backyard of the world's largest PE firms means your business gets more "eyes" and more competitive bids than a shop in a remote territory.
Frequently Asked Questions (New York)
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A: NY is aggressive about residency. We recommend starting your "exit planning" 12 months out to ensure your residency change stands up to a potential audit.
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A: In NY, industrial real estate is gold. We often recommend a "Lease-Back" structure where you become the buyer's landlord, providing you with stable, long-term cash flow.
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A: Due to the complexity of NY state regulations, expect 45-60 days for DD once an LOI is signed. We manage the process to keep the buyer moving.
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A: Yes, but we focus on B2B industrial firms—distribution in the Bronx, precision shops in Queens, or specialized manufacturing in Brooklyn.
Ready to Exit Your New York Business?
Don't trust your legacy to a generalist business broker in Manhattan who treats your industrial facility like a retail storefront or a local service shop. You need a team that understands the "Empire State" industrial landscape, from the DEC to the Tier 1 supply chains.
We are former operators. We know New York industry.