Major Educational Product Importer, Wholesaler/Distributor and Direct Online Supplier #422

Description

Business type: specialist importing, wholesale distribution and installation

Market: education, government, healthcare and aged care

Location: Australia, national customer base

Trading history: over 40 years

Asking price: $2,190,000 + SAV ($900,000–$1,100,000)

Reason for sale: retirement

Business overview

Established national specialist supplying products and tailored solutions to schools, educational institutions, government departments, healthcare providers and aged care facilities.

The business operates as a direct importer, wholesaler, distributor and installer, with proprietary product ranges, established supply agreements and a diversified repeat customer base.

Key features

• Over 40 years of established operations
• Recurring orders from government-funded and institutional customers
• Preferred supplier registrations, supply contracts and standing orders
• Direct importing and proprietary product ranges
• Established Australian and international supplier relationships
• Experienced management team remaining with the business
• Integrated inventory, warehouse and order management systems
• Predominantly inbound enquiries with limited advertising
• No significant reliance on individual customers
• Improved gross profit margins reported for FY2025 and FY2026 year-to-date

Growth opportunities

• Expand sales to schools and institutions across NSW, QLD, VIC and other states
• Increase marketing and outbound sales to the existing customer database
• Develop healthcare, medical and aged care markets
• Further improve efficiency through technology and automation

Sale

Asking price: $2.19 million plus stock at valuation, estimated at $900,000–$1.1 million.

Genuine offers considered. Key managers will remain to support operational continuity.

Suitable for an owner-operator, investor or strategic acquirer seeking an established national wholesale and distribution business.