Acquisition criteria

Focused enough to act with conviction.

Laurel Shores is seeking one established manufacturing or industrial services business that Paul can lead full time and own for the long term. We approach each transition flexibly, with consideration for the owner's timing, objectives, and desired level of continued involvement.

Target Industries

Target industries

Businesses built on capability, service, and trust.

Industrial services

Established service businesses supporting industrial customers through technical expertise, recurring needs, and mission-critical work.

  • Industrial equipment maintenance and repair
  • Commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services
  • Testing, inspection, and calibration services
  • Environmental and industrial cleaning services
  • Safety, fire protection, and compliance services
Investment Profile

Investment profile

GeographyGreater Knoxville
area

Ideally within 60 minutes of Maryville; compelling opportunities up to 90 minutes away may be considered.

Typical earnings$3–10 million
EBITDA

Selective exceptions considered when the business, structure, and long-term fit are compelling.

Ownership horizonLong-term
owner-operator

Paul intends to join the business full time rather than manage it as one asset in a broad portfolio.

Business Characteristics

Business characteristics

A durable company with room for its next chapter.

Not every business will match every characteristic. These are the qualities that create the strongest foundation for a long-term partnership.

  • 01Long-established operating history, generally 10+ years, with consistent profitability and cash generation
  • 02Experienced management and supervisory team, stable workforce, and established processes that reduce dependence on the owner
  • 03Defensible market position supported by differentiated capabilities, specialized know-how, customer qualifications, certifications, or meaningful switching costs
  • 04Established B2B customer relationships with recurring, repeat, or programmatic demand and manageable customer and end-market concentration
Outside the Mandate

Outside the mandate

Clear boundaries support a focused search.

Laurel Shores does not pursue consumer retail and hospitality, highly regulated healthcare delivery, venture-stage or early-stage businesses, or purely project-based construction.

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Know a business that may fit?

Paul would welcome an introduction.

Conversations are confidential and do not require an immediate intention to sell.

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