Considering retirement or stepping away from your Fabrication company?
Ready to sell your General Fabrication Business?
Built to Last, Now It’s Time for the Next Phase
Whether you started with a few welders in a small shop or scaled to a full-service fabrication and manufacturing facility, you’ve created something real. Long hours, skilled labor, and hands-on leadership have turned your fab shop into a reliable business.
But now you may be thinking:
“Is it worth anything without me running the floor?”
“Can I retire and still take care of my people?”
“What’s the best way to sell a business like this?”
At Lion Business Brokers, we specialize in helping founder-led fabrication shops exit the right way, with structure, confidentiality, and the deal support you won’t get from listing online.
Call us Today: 800.525.3542
Recently Sold Fabrication Companies
Established in 2003, this metal fabrication business specialized in small-batch production for commercial construction, HVAC, and signage manufacturers. The company had modern equipment, a skilled team of fabricators, and strong repeat client relationships.
Gross Revenues: $3,460,000
✅ Sold to a regional competitor expanding into Texas. The seller secured a premium valuation due to multi-year customer contracts, up-to-date machinery, and strong books.
This family-owned business focused on fabrication and installation of steel structures for commercial and agricultural buildings. With in-house detailing, certified welders, and a well-maintained yard and shop, the company operated semi-absentee with field supervisors in place.
Gross Revenues: $2,880,000
✅ Acquired by a private buyer with a background in construction and engineering. The deal included SBA financing, real estate, and a 90-day transition period.
Known for precision machining, light fabrication, and custom tooling, this operation served energy, transportation, and defense clients. The company held ISO 9001 certification and used CAD/CAM software for quoting and job planning.
Gross Revenues: $4,120,000
✅ Sold to a strategic buyer in the Southeast seeking to add fabrication capacity and certifications to their platform. The seller negotiated an equity rollover and a multi-year advisory role.
Why Fabrication Shops Attract Serious Buyers
Metal fabrication businesses are highly sought after, especially in Texas, due to high demand in infrastructure, oil & gas, custom manufacturing, agriculture, and construction. The most valuable shops typically have:
Skilled welders and shop managers in place
Recurring clients or repeat project history
Specialized equipment (CNC, laser/plasma cutters, press brakes)
Documented quoting and job tracking systems
Clean safety record and consistent production
We represent:
Job shops & custom metal fabricators
Structural steel & light industrial fab businesses
Manufacturers with fabrication as a service line
CNC & precision machining operations (as standalone or integrated)
Fabrication Buyer Network
We have an extensive list of buyers that we have successfully worked with in the past as well as pre-qualified buyers who are waiting for metal fabrication companies like yours in Texas
Broker Network
We are proud members of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB)
Proven Success in Metal Fab Companies
We have done this before! We have a proven track record in getting top dollar for some great businesses and successfully selling those "hard to sell" businesses that other brokers couldn't
What’s Your Metal Fabrication Business Worth?
Valuations vary depending on owner involvement, job flow, backlog, and equipment age, but fabrication businesses with strong margins and skilled teams are commanding healthy multiples in 2025.
Current Valuation Trends:
| Business Type | Valuation Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-Operated Job Shops (SDE) | 2.0x–3.0x SDE | Smaller, less systemized shops; more buyer risk |
| Semi-Absentee w/ Shop Manager | 3.0x–4.0x EBITDA | Premium for day-to-day management continuity |
| Specialized / High-Capex Shops | 4.0x–5.5x EBITDA | CNC, aerospace, oilfield, and recurring B2B contracts drive value |
Shops with ISO certification, recurring PO relationships, and clean safety history are in especially high demand.
Call us Today: 800.525.3542
HOW WE HELP YOU SELL
A Proven Exit Process for Fabrication Business Owners
Most fabrication shop owners we talk to are first-time sellers, and they’ve got questions. We bring answers, strategy, and guidance through the entire exit process.
With Lion Business Brokers, you get:
✅ A confidential business valuation and exit readiness assessment
✅ Buyer outreach to experienced operators, engineers, and investors
✅ Negotiation support on price, terms, and transition structure
✅ Coordination with CPAs, legal, and advisors
✅ A clear process, from first call to final closing
Seller Success Story
“After 22 years in business, I was ready to slow down, but didn’t want to walk away from the guys in the shop or settle for a lowball offer. Lion Business Brokers found multiple buyers and helped me close with someone who respected how we ran things.”
– Carlos M., Former Owner, ***** MetalWorks (Houston, TX)
Representing Fabrication Shops Across Texas & the Southeast
We help metal fabrication business owners in:
Houston • Dallas–Fort Worth • Austin • San Antonio • El Paso • East Texas • West Texas
and expanding across Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas and the Southeast U.S.
Explore Your Exit Options
Even if you’re not ready to sell tomorrow, now is the time to start planning. A well-prepared exit can protect your legacy, your crew, and your financial future.
🎯 Schedule a Free Confidential Consultation Today
Client Testimonials
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