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Purpose built laundry established 5 years ago conveniently situated near the South Coast off the A27 midway between Brighton and Portsmouth with Gatwick Airport 65km (40 miles) distant Currently occupying approx. 220sq/m on a modern industrial estate with engineering and other useful facilities adjacent, the existing factory offers unique opportunities for expansion to entrepreneurial operator(s) wishing to develop the business as required. The present owners are predominantly professional Dry Cleaners with a productive factory nearby and several outlets in the surrounding areas. Took over recently but not conversant with commercial laundry production. Frequent local requests for quotes. A recent fire has brought about the decision to either sell 'As is' or take advantage of the 'New for Old' insurance policy and to re-equip with new and rebuilt plant & equipment which would considerably enhance the existing production capacity of the factory. The infrastructure and services throughout are well designed and engineered and capable of considerable expansion as adjacent unit empty which could be conjoined. Currently installed and operational are 2 x Spencer 150 & 350washer extractors of 45 & 90kg capacity - Recently completely updated by PAC Services with their frequency inverter controlled single variable speed motors, touch screen PLC controls and attention to bearings, seals, gaskets, valves etc. to bring up to latest specification. Installed next to the existing 45kg Ibis Kamsin drier is a new MD Engineering Kent 50kg steam drier, there is a Weston BN62 Dupress and recently installed a 3 roll Superstar 700 ironing machine with an inverter drive update and a Weir Foldmaker primary & cross folder. Services include the re-conditioned Fulton 30E gas fired steam boiler rated at 475kg/hr Receiver mounted compressor. Water treatment and storage are to a new mezzanine floor stuated above the washers. Enquiries are currently in hand with the local service providers for additional gas and water, the electrics are more than adequate as a new distribution board was fitted as new when initially set up. Trade utensils and sundries inc. a Polymark III marker, Covatex L-sealer, scales and moulded grp steeping tank for roller towels. Included in the sale is a new Iveco Daily 2.3hp '07 reg. high top delivery van. The unit is on a renewable lease currently at £14,200 p.a. and business rates are £5,244 p.a. (Currently under negotiation for reduction) .With the recent cessation of rental contracts by Brooks Textile Services in the area, it is rich in hotels, guest houses and restaurants being predominantly a seaside holiday tourist zone in an area of outstanding natural beauty with Goodwood horse and motor racing courses nearby, Chichester Harbour with numerous marinas offering the possibility of the lucrative sail washing trade currently enjoyed by a monopoly operation in Portsmouth. Lastly, as a further bonus there is the opportunity of inexpensive local labour from HM Prison Ford not 5 minutes away. Full details and particulars on application -0-0-0-0- |
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Outline particulars of a productive laundry operation situated on the South Coast The long established and well respected business was destroyed by a major fire in June 2006 but is now completely rebuilt with a new high level fully glazed roof and re planted with a new infrastructure throughout. Currently occupying approximately 930sq/m (10,000sq/ft) with sole entrance and secure overnight storage and situated 2km from the airport exit 5 off the M27 giving good links to Bournemouth & Poole, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight and Winchester no more than 15km distant. This business currently offers unique opportunities as capable of handling well in excess of existing production capacity. In fact current owners are considering installing a cbw line as turnover is rapidly increasing since major contracts are being taken on. Existing plant & equipment includes 4 x Cherry Tree washer extractors, 2 x 180kg TSL400's and 2 x 90kg OP200 with a 22kg Ipso for small re-wash jobs. 4 x 50kg steam driers include 2 x MD Engineering Kent & 2 x Ibis Kamsin. 2 ironing lines include a Jensen 12-34 spreader feeder to the 3 x 1200 x 3000mm BMM Weston fitted with vacuum feedbands and a Weir 55 Foldmaker with 51 Stac N fold. Second line awaiting replacement or allowances made to an incoming operator. G B shrink wrap tunnel and cooler and usual trade utensils & sundries inc 3 x Polymark MkIII marking machines, platform & parcel scales, work cages, trucks, trolleys. A comprehensive dry cleaning bay includes a Mito 35 solvent cleaner, Sidi garment press and a Polyrobe film garment bagging m/c. plus a small JLA washer extractor for duvets and shirts. Services throughout re-newed 2006 and good water softening and storage to mezzanine floor 2 x Hydrovane compressors and receiving tank. Steam boiler is a Ygnis Signette with Nuway gas burner capable of being uprated to deliver a further 900kg (2,000lb) of steam per hour. Various propositions would be considered by the Owners who are looking to diversify. Since the mortgage on the freehold expires April 2009, an outright sale or lease/rental would be considered. Vehicle fleet is leased and low business rates and minimal staff requirements at present make for low overheads. Turnover currently in excess of £550,000 per annum.
Full details including photographs available to serious intending buyers
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