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This is a 12-year-old specialty battery sales, service, and recycling company in the Charleston, South Carolina metro area. It sits at the intersection of hands-on technical service, B2B relationships, and a growing need for reliable power solutions — exactly the kind of resilient, non-commodity business many buyers are searching for right now.
The Opportunity
A cash-flowing, asset-backed specialty battery business generating approximately $1.1 million in annual revenue with normalized Seller’s Discretionary Earnings of $60,000–$68,000. The sale includes more than $128,000 in FF&E and $20,000 in clean current inventory. The company also holds a specialized government/military collection authorization that creates a meaningful barrier to entry.
What Makes This a Strong Blue-Collar / Service Play
Core work is technical and service-oriented (testing, installation support, collection, and recycling), not pure retail
Mix of walk-in, commercial, fleet, and B2B accounts
Recurring recycling volume provides a steady, less cyclical revenue stream
Specialized authorization supports higher-value government and institutional work
Operations are practical, process-driven, and transferable with proper training
Why Charleston / South Carolina Matters
Charleston is a major East Coast port and logistics hub. The region continues to attract advanced manufacturing, automotive, and energy-related investment. South Carolina has become an important part of the broader “Battery Belt,” with significant activity in battery manufacturing, recycling, and related supply-chain businesses.
A well-run specialty battery and recycling operation in this market is positioned to benefit from both local commercial demand and larger regional trends.
Ideal Buyer
Owner-operator who wants a hands-on, technical, blue-collar business
Buyer seeking B2B and service revenue rather than pure consumer retail
Someone who values tangible assets and a defensible niche over a pure marketing play
Financial Information
$245,000
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash Flow
$1,100,000
Gross Revenue
N/A
Down Payment
N/A
Adjusted EBITDA
Business Location
City:
Charleston
State:South Carolina
Reason for Sale
Retirement
Detailed information
Year Established:
Home Based:No
Franchise:No
Relocatable:No
Lender Prequalified:No
SBA Prequalified:No
Full-Time Employees: 3
Part-Time Employees:N/A
Contractors:N/A
Owner Worked Hours/w:N/A
Inventory Included: Yes
Inventory Value:
$20,000
Monthly Rent:
N/A
Real Estate Available: Yes
Real Estate Included: No
Real Estate Value:
N/A
FF&E Included?: Yes
FF&E Value: $128,200
Training/Support
Sellers will provide reasonable training and transition support covering operations, customer relationships, recycling processes, and the specialized collection authorization procedures. Key staff continuity is expected.
Facilities
Inventory is included in the asking price. Assets include vehicles, forklift, professional battery chargers and testing equipment, trailers, racking, tools, and related operating equipment. This is an asset-backed opportunity, not a thin goodwill deal.
Market Outlook/Competition
The business operates in the specialty battery sales, service, and recycling sector. Demand is supported by hybrid/EV growth, marine, golf cart, fleet, and commercial needs, as well as increasing requirements for proper battery collection and recycling. The specialized government/military collection authorization provides a meaningful competitive advantage and barrier to entry.
Real Estate Description
Single location in the Charleston metro. Lease ends March; assignment to be negotiated with privately-owned landlord.
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