A South Auckland-based water supply business offers a unique opportunity for a new owner.
Established in 1989, John’s Farmlet Services (JFS) started as a fencing and lifestyle property maintenance business.
With growing demand from its South Auckland and Pōhutukawa Coast customers, in 1994 the JFS team was being called on to provide household water delivery services to the lifestyle blocks they had spent years servicing.
The business is now a Ministry of Health-registered water carrier with exclusive access to two natural mineral water sources, providing PH-neutral certified untreated water for sensitive skin types when required.
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“They have an enviable customer base, with a large residential clientele providing year-on-year repeat business plus several blue-chip corporates who require their high-quality product all year round,” says Steve Smith of ABC Business Sales.
He is marketing the opportunity, which includes the JFS fleet of modern trucks, trailers and semi-trailers, providing many delivery options to suit its broad range of clients. The fleet is located at one of the water bores in Patumāhoe in a secure fenced yard, including amenities and a workshop. A competitive lease will come with the business.
The business employs several experienced employees — full-time, part-time, and seasonal. Most have been with the company for many years. This allows the owner to work minimal hours overseeing the business and relief driving only when very necessary. An administration person works part-time in customer service, administration and accounts roles.
JFS has a very functional and user-friendly website integrated with a quality customer records management (CRM) system which creates a high level of repeat bookings, automated re-ordering, and stores a detailed database of over 5500 clients. Many have been using JFS since the beginning.
The business has a tangible asset value of $865,000, an established customer base, strong brand awareness, a diverse range of clients and exclusive access rights to two natural water sources.
JFS represents either a great stand-alone business or a suitable add-on to an existing provider looking to add South Auckland to its coverage.
As an essential service and no reliance on seasonal work, JFS produces consistent revenues and profits.
The volume of its water supply is such that, during the New Zealand-based 2011 Rugby World Cup, JFS was entrusted as the official emergency water supplier for the Auckland region.
“If you’re looking for a country-based lifestyle transport business or a profitable addition to your existing logistics operation, this may be the perfect fit,” says Smith.
The vendor is also open to selling the freehold for the yard including consented water supply and adjoining executive home and equestrian centre.
This would provide a very attractive home and income and infrastructure proposition.
Contact: Steve Smith, ph 029 838 2671, [email protected]
— Article supplied by ABC
