The Premier Manufacturing Business Broker for
Orange County
From Irvine’s MedTech corridor to the aerospace hubs of Huntington Beach and Anaheim, we help OC owners exit with maximum value for their engineering, IP, and precision assets.
Why You Need a Orange County Business Broker Who Understands Industry
If you are searching for a "Business Broker Orange County" or "Sell my manufacturing business," you understand that OC is the industrial heartbeat of Southern California. We aren't just selling "lifestyle businesses"—we are selling the infrastructure of innovation.
While generalist brokers handle retail in Fashion Island, we focus on the high-barrier-to-entry industrial sectors. Buyers target Orange County for three specific reasons:
The Aerospace Legacy: OC is the historic home of aerospace giants. The concentration of AS9100-certified machine shops in Huntington Beach and Cypress creates a "Tier 2 & 3" supplier ecosystem that is unrivaled for M&A activity.
The MedTech Hub: The Irvine Spectrum is a global epicenter for medical device manufacturing (Ophthalmology, Cardiovascular, and Aesthetics). Buyers pay a premium for OC firms that sit within this talent-rich talent pool.
High-Velocity Logistics: With immediate access to the Ports of Long Beach and LA, and the connectivity of the 5, 405, and 55 freeways, OC distribution and manufacturing firms command higher multiples due to supply chain efficiency.
We Serve the Full Orange County Industrial Spectrum
Whether you run a Tier 1 supplier in Anaheim or a biotech lab in Lake Forest, our specialized deal teams understand your technical value.
Aerospace & Defense (Huntington Beach, Garden Grove & Cypress)
We specialize in the sale of precision machine shops and component manufacturers serving the primes.
Who We Help: AS9100 machine shops, composites fabricators, and avionics hardware providers.
The Buyer Pool: Strategic aerospace conglomerates and specialized PE firms.
Key Value Driver: Quality Certifications. Your AS9100 and NADCAP credentials are high-value barriers to entry.
Medical Device & Life Sciences (Irvine, Tustin & Aliso Viejo)
OC is a global MedTech leader. we help owners navigate the high-stakes sale of FDA-regulated manufacturing firms.
Who We Help: ISO 13485 shops, contract manufacturers, and catheter/stent fabrication firms.
The Buyer Pool: Publicly traded medical device companies and healthcare-focused funds.
Key Value Driver: Clean Room Classification. We value your Class 10,000 (ISO 7) or Class 100,000 facilities as specialized assets.
Advanced Manufacturing & Electronics (Santa Ana, Anaheim & Fullerton)
From PCBA to complex metal fabrication, we sell the businesses that build the modern world.
Who We Help: Electronics manufacturers, industrial automation firms, and sheet metal fabricators.
The Buyer Pool: Industrial aggregators and local entrepreneurs looking for stable, high-EBITDA platforms.
Key Value Driver: Customer Diversification. We highlight your non-concentrated revenue streams to reduce buyer risk.
The "Orange County Hurdles": We Navigate the Regulations
SCAQMD Requirements
The Problem: The South Coast Air Quality Management District has the strictest emissions standards in the nation, often complicating a sale.
The Solution: We perform a "pre-due diligence" audit of your permits. By proving your facility is in 100% compliance, we remove the #1 reason OC deals fall through during the environmental phase.
High-Net-Worth Exit Strategy
The Problem: Selling a $20M business in OC can lead to a massive state tax liability if not structured correctly.
The Solution: We coordinate with specialized tax planners to explore Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) or installment sales that help OC owners keep more of their proceeds.
Key Talent Retention
The Problem: OC's cost of living makes "Key Employee" risk a major concern for buyers from outside California.
The Solution: We assist in drafting "Stay Bonuses" and employment agreements that ensure your senior engineers and shop foremen remain with the company through the transition.
Valuation: The "Irvine Premium"
Orange County industrial businesses often trade at a 0.5x to 1.5x multiple premium over the Inland Empire or Central Valley. This "Irvine Premium" is driven by:
Talent Proximity: Buyers want to own businesses where the engineers and technical labor live.
Scarcity of Land: Industrial vacancy in the Irvine Spectrum and Anaheim Tile is near zero. Your building lease or ownership is a massive strategic advantage.
Strategic Proximity: Being within 30 minutes of major customers like Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic, or Boeing adds "intangible value" to your multiple.
Curious what your business would trade for? We use recent comps from deals we've closed in Costa Mesa, Orange, and Brea.
Frequently Asked Questions (Orange County)
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A: We use a "blind profile" approach. Your competitors in the next building won't know your business is for sale until a vetted buyer has signed a strict NDA and passed a financial background check.
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A: Yes. Many OC owners own their units. We can sell the business and the real estate together, or help you structure a new lease so you can keep the real estate as a rental investment.
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A: It varies by sector. Aerospace and MedTech with recurring contracts often see 5x–8x+, while general job shops typically trade in the 3.5x–5x range.
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A: If you plan to move to a tax-free state like Nevada, the timing of your "residency" is critical. We work with your legal team to ensure the sale is structured to minimize the FTB’s reach.
Ready to Exit Your Orange County Business?
Don't trust your life's work to a generalist broker who sells dry cleaners and franchises. You need an advisor who understands the value of an AS9100 certification, a Class 7 clean room, and the strategic importance of the OC industrial corridor.
We are former operators. We speak your language.