Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years, Real Estate Available
Orange County Tier 1 defense manufacturer for armored vehicle programs
On NextCompany since August 30, 2026 (45 days)
CA areaEstablished 199535 FT employees
Business overview
This Orange County, CA manufacturer produces precision components and assemblies for armored vehicle programs. The company serves a major prime defense contractor as a Tier 1 supplier. The 23,000 sq. ft. plant performs laser cutting, CNC machining, forming, welding, and CARC painting. A team of 35 employees includes a long-tenured management group that runs operations.
Repeat orders on funded defense programs make up almost all production. The asking price is $9,900,000. Cash flow is $2,083,400. Buyers can include the real estate with the purchase.
Who is a good fit for this business
- Buyers seeking a Southern California defense manufacturer with a 35-person team already in place.
- Strategic acquirers in defense or aerospace who want additional orders from the current customer.
- Buyers who want to purchase the 23,000 sq. ft. Orange County facility with the company.
- Operators who will keep production in Orange County, CA with seller transition support.
Details
- Reason for selling
- Retiring
Frequently Asked Questions
This manufacturer produces precision components and assemblies for armored vehicle programs. It supplies a major prime defense contractor as a Tier 1 vendor. Repeat orders on ongoing defense programs make up almost all production. Government funding backs those programs.
The company operates in Orange County, CA. It has run a 23,000 sq. ft. Southern California plant since 1995. The shop performs laser cutting, CNC machining, forming, welding, and CARC painting. The business is not relocatable.
The asking price is $13,900,000. Inventory is $650,000. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment total $1,500,000. Buyers can add the 23,000 sq. ft. facility to the purchase.
Gross revenue is $10,815,298. Cash flow is $2,083,400 in seller discretionary earnings. The asking price is $13,900,000. A workforce of 35 employees supports production.
The owner is retiring. The owner will provide transition support. A long-tenured management team already runs operations. The company has operated since 1995.