Craft wholesale production for wildlife souvenir and gift market
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Established in 1993, Touchstone Pottery is a unique craft manufacturing business specializing predominantly in wildlife-themed ceramic jewelry and souvenirs. Our second-highest-volume product line celebrates the history and lore of Celtic Cultures. Located in DeWitt, Michigan, this turnkey operation has built a solid reputation over 23 years serving state and national parks with proprietary Made in America products.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The company produces distinctive ceramic jewelry celebrating wildlife and cultural themes using proprietary firing techniques that create remarkable clarity and durability. The designs are permanently fired into clay, ensuring imagery cannot peel or wear off, setting the products apart from competitors. This versatile process can adapt to virtually any illustrative art theme.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Annual revenue: $227,000
Asking price: $260,000
FF&E included: $40,000
Inventory value: $45,000
The business operates from a 2,100 square foot leased facility at $1,100 monthly.
MARKET POSITION
Primary customers include state and national parks, benefiting from consistently increasing park visitation trends. As the sole producer of these specialized products, the business enjoys a protected market position with proprietary manufacturing processes.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Significant expansion potential exists through:
- Diversification into new markets beyond parks
- International shipping capabilities (lightweight, compact products)
- Application of proprietary processes to additional product lines
- Adaptation to various graphic themes and markets
OPERATIONS
Complete turnkey operation with established customer base and proven manufacturing processes. The retiring owner offers post-sale consulting services for sales, trade shows, and training.
FINANCING
Seller financing available with customized options to facilitate purchase.
This established manufacturing business offers a unique market position with proprietary technology, steady revenue from growing tourism markets, and substantial expansion opportunities for the right buyer.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The company produces distinctive ceramic jewelry celebrating wildlife and cultural themes using proprietary firing techniques that create remarkable clarity and durability. The designs are permanently fired into clay, ensuring imagery cannot peel or wear off, setting the products apart from competitors. This versatile process can adapt to virtually any illustrative art theme.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Annual revenue: $227,000
Asking price: $260,000
FF&E included: $40,000
Inventory value: $45,000
The business operates from a 2,100 square foot leased facility at $1,100 monthly.
MARKET POSITION
Primary customers include state and national parks, benefiting from consistently increasing park visitation trends. As the sole producer of these specialized products, the business enjoys a protected market position with proprietary manufacturing processes.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Significant expansion potential exists through:
- Diversification into new markets beyond parks
- International shipping capabilities (lightweight, compact products)
- Application of proprietary processes to additional product lines
- Adaptation to various graphic themes and markets
OPERATIONS
Complete turnkey operation with established customer base and proven manufacturing processes. The retiring owner offers post-sale consulting services for sales, trade shows, and training.
FINANCING
Seller financing available with customized options to facilitate purchase.
This established manufacturing business offers a unique market position with proprietary technology, steady revenue from growing tourism markets, and substantial expansion opportunities for the right buyer.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 33
- Employees
- 3 (1 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
1 Full time production, 1 part time work from home, 1 part time on call - Facilities & Assets
- The 2,100 sq ft leased space in downtown DeWitt, Michigan, can support 3 to 4 times the production volume. Equipment includes a graphic press, a kiln, a furnished office, and numerous shelves for storage, pulling, packing, and merchandise.
- Website
- https://www.touchstonedistributing.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Each year, visitation at our state and national parks has increased. Since these are our primary markets, this has provided stability as other markets change.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Ownership of proprietary processes allows for expansion into numerous markets. Sales have focused on state and national parks. Our small, lightweight items are easy to ship worldwide. Our process is easily adaptable to any type of graphically related item.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,100
- Rent
- $1,100.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retiring
- Transition Support
- I remain available to be retained as a consultant to facilitate sales and trade shows and to participate in training for a separate fee.
- Financing Options
- Seller offers customized financing options to facilitate a purchase tranaction.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2279769
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- 5
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