Whether you own a residential custom cabinetry shop or a large commercial architectural millwork facility, we connect you with business brokers who understand machinery assets, WIP, and contract backlogs.
Selling a cabinet shop involves valuing tangible assets like CNC machines and edge banders, as well as intangible assets like your reputation, builder relationships, and skilled labor force.
We start by analyzing your project mix. Are you primarily residential custom, or do you hold commercial contracts with general contractors? Do you own the real estate or lease the shop space?
From there, we identify business brokers who specialize in the manufacturing and construction sectors. Some are experts in selling owner-operated shops to new entrepreneurs, while others work with strategic buyers looking to acquire established production capacity and backlogs.
• Contract Backlog – A strong pipeline of signed contracts gives buyers confidence in future revenue. We help you present your WIP (Work-In-Progress) correctly.
• Machinery & Assets – Buyers look for modern CNC routers, beam saws, and finishing equipment. Well-maintained machinery supports a higher asset valuation.
• Builder Relationships – Recurring relationships with home builders or commercial GCs are highly valuable compared to one-off retail customers.
• Skilled Labor – In woodworking, your team is your greatest asset. Shops with tenured craftsmen and shop foremen are easier to sell.
Buyers scrutinize your backlog, machinery, and team expertise.
A healthy pipeline of signed contracts (both residential and commercial) guarantees future revenue, significantly reducing risk for the buyer.
CNC routers, edge banders, and automated saws increase efficiency. Buyers pay more for shops with up-to-date equipment that don't need immediate CapEx.
Experienced cabinet makers and finishers are hard to find. A stable, tenured workforce is often the most valuable asset in a woodworking sale.
To get the highest price, we work with brokers who "recast" your P&L to show the true Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE). In woodworking, this involves specific adjustments:
The construction and renovation market drives buyer demand.
1. Strategic Buyers:
Competitors or general contractors often acquire cabinet shops to vertically integrate, control their supply chain, or expand capacity.
2. Individual Craftsmen:
Experienced woodworkers looking to leave employment and own their own shop are frequent buyers of businesses with SDE under $500k.
3. Private Equity:
PE firms are interested in larger commercial millwork companies with $2M+ EBITDA, looking to consolidate regional players.
To maximize your multiple, ensure your job costing is accurate and your machinery maintenance logs are up to date. Buyers will audit your WIP and inventory.
Our Advice: Review your safety protocols and OSHA compliance. A clean safety record is crucial for buyers concerned about liability.
If builders or designers hear you are selling, they may worry about project completion. If employees hear, they may leave.
Our Approach: We utilize strict NDAs and "blind profiles." We market the revenue, capabilities, and location type without revealing your shop's name until a buyer has been vetted.
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“Six months after partnering with Centergrowth, we secured over $3.5 million worth of listings in Florida.”
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“Within the first two months of partnering with Centergrowth, we secured three business listings in the Phoenix area.”
"Within the first two months of partnering with Centergrowth, we secured three business listings in the Phoenix area. Centergrowth has delivered tremendous value, and we’re thrilled with the results. We look forward to continuing our partnership and future success."
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“Within just two weeks of partnering with Centergrowth, I secured two business listings in my area of Pittsburgh.”
"Within just two weeks of partnering with Centergrowth, I secured two business listings in my area of Pittsburgh, one of which included real estate in the deal. We're very happy with the results and have already recommended Centergrowth to other industry brokers we know in different states."
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“It’s currently the first month of working with Centergrowth, and we’ve already signed our first listing.”
"It’s currently the first month of working with Centergrowth, and we’ve already signed our first listing. In addition, they’ve over-delivered on appointments, and we’re reviewing financials from a few more companies."
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Cincinnati, OH
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"Centergrowth booked over 480 appointments in 3 months directly onto our calendar."
Eurasian Capital was facing a number of difficulties as they tried to increase their top-of-funnel sales activity. They can only function with top-notch appointments (the majority of the time, funding has been successfully raised), but Centergrowth was consistently able to attract high-quality appointments from the beginning.
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If you are exploring a sale now or in the next few years, your first move should be speaking with someone who understands the millwork industry.
On our first call, we will discuss your backlog, machinery value, and exit goals. From there, we will suggest one or more brokers or M&A advisors who are best positioned to sell your specific type of cabinet shop.
We support Cabinet Shop owners across the United States. Select your state to find local assistance.
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Discuss Your IndustryCentergrowth works with specialized business brokers in every state. Whether you operate a single-location cabinet shop or a multi-location millwork operation, we have the network to help you confidentially explore a sale.
If you’re a broker specializing in cabinet shops, our business broker lead generation can put more qualified business owners into your pipeline each week.
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