The Premier Manufacturing Business Broker for Ohio
From Dayton’s aerospace corridor to Cleveland’s precision machining hubs, we help Ohio owners exit with maximum value for their machinery, IP, and Tier 1 contracts.
Why You Need an Ohio Business Broker Who Understands Industry
If you are searching for a "Business Broker Ohio" or "Sell my manufacturing business," you know that Ohio is the engine room of the American economy. We aren't just a "swing state"—we are the global leader in Tier 1 automotive supply, aerospace engineering, and polymer science. While generalist brokers handle dry cleaners in the suburbs, we focus exclusively on the shops that build the modern world. We are seeing record-breaking Private Equity interest in Ohio for three key reasons:
The Aerospace Legacy: With Wright-Patterson AFB and the NASA Glenn Research Center, Ohio is the #1 supplier to Boeing and Airbus. Your contracts are national security assets.
The "Voltage Valley": Northeast Ohio is rapidly becoming the epicenter for EV and battery manufacturing. Facilities with advanced power infrastructure are commanding 20% premiums.
Logistical Centrality: Ohio is within a one-day drive of 60% of the US and Canadian population. In a world of "near-shoring," your Ohio footprint is more valuable than ever.
We Serve the Full Ohio Industrial Spectrum
Whether you run an aerospace shop in Dayton or a polymer plant in Akron, we have the specialized deal teams to value your specific niche.
Defense & Aviation (Dayton, Cincinnati & Beavercreek)
We connect subcontractors with the Defense Primes anchored by Wright-Patterson AFB and GE Aviation.
Who We Help: AS9100 certified shops, Turbine component makers, and Avionics engineers.
Key Value Driver: Security Clearances & ITAR. We don't just sell your mill; we sell your "cleared" status as a barrier to entry.
Advanced Manufacturing (Cleveland, Solon & Akron)
Ohio is the global hub for polymers and precision tooling. We help legacy owners transition to tech-forward buyers.
Who We Help: CNC machining, Injection molding, and Robotics integrators.
Key Value Driver: Industry 4.0 Readiness. If your shop is automated, we market that "lights-out" capability to justify an 8.0x+ multiple.
Supply Chain & Logistics (Columbus, Toledo & Youngstown)
Columbus is the logistics capital of the Midwest. We sell the infrastructure that moves the nation's freight.
Who We Help: 3PL providers, Cold storage, and Specialized freight haulers.
Key Value Driver: Proximity to Rickenbacker International. We value your real estate and "last-mile" access aggressively.
The "Ohio Hurdles": Navigating the Local Landscape
RITA & Local Tax Nexus
The Problem: Ohio’s local municipal income tax (RITA) can be a nightmare during due diligence if not properly accounted for.
The Solution: We perform a "Pre-Diligence Tax Audit" to ensure your local filings are clean, preventing a buyer from clawing back the purchase price at the 11th hour.
Brownfield & VAP Issues
The Problem: Many Ohio manufacturing sites have decades of industrial history. Phase I ESAs can kill deals if legacy "VAP" issues arise.
The Solution: We work with environmental consultants to frame your remediation history as a completed liability, not an ongoing risk, keeping the buyer’s bank comfortable.
Skilled Labor Retention
The Problem: In a tight Ohio labor market, buyers fear losing your master machinists to a competitor across town.
The Solution: We design customized Stay-Bonuses and KERPs (Key Employee Retention Plans) that ensure your talent remains in place post-closing.
Valuation: The "Midwest Multiple"
Ohio businesses currently command higher EBITDA stability than coastal firms. We translate your lower overhead and loyal labor pool into a "Value Density" that justifies aggressive multiples.
The Intel Effect: The $20B "Silicon Heartland" project in New Albany has created a strategic premium. If you are in the supply chain, your business is now a "must-have" for national aggregators.
Floor Value: We don't just look at depreciation. We value Mazak, Fanuc, and Haas equipment as active profit centers, ensuring your capital investments are fully captured in the sale price.
The CAT Advantage: We leverage Ohio’s Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) efficiency to highlight your superior net margins to out-of-state Private Equity buyers.
Infrastructure Scarcity: With sub-3% industrial vacancy, your facility’s 480V power and internal cranage are treated as "Fortress Assets" that cannot be easily replicated.
Frequently Asked Questions (Ohio)
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A: Ohio has a relatively favorable tax climate for business sales, but local municipal taxes and the CAT tax must be settled at closing. We coordinate with your tax professional to ensure a "clean break" from Ohio residency if you're relocating.
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A: Not necessarily. In markets like Columbus and Cleveland, industrial vacancy is at historic lows. Even older "Class B" manufacturing space is highly desirable for its heavy power and rail access.
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A: Yes, but with strict vetting. With Ohio’s high concentration of defense work, we screen all buyers for FOCI (Foreign Ownership) to protect your ITAR compliance.
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A: Most Ohio industrial deals close in 6 to 9 months. Engineering firms with "sticky" government contracts often move faster due to high demand.
Ready to Exit Your Ohio Business?
Don't trust your life's work to a "Main Street" broker who sells pizza shops and dry cleaners. You need an advisor who knows the difference between a 5-axis mill and a lathe, and why an AS9100 certification is worth millions to the right buyer.
We are former operators. We speak your language.