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Acquisition Focus

We focus on Central Ohio construction and building services companies started before 2016 with annual revenues between $1 million and $5 million.

Our buy-grow-keep strategy (purchase and grow) in these twelve counties involves retaining jobs in Central Ohio. The primary focus is Franklin, Delaware, Union, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield, and Licking. The secondary focus is in Fayette, Ross, Marion, Morrow, and Knox counties.

Franchises and minor stakes are not a focal point for the company. Our interest is limited to these industries.

  • Construction and Building Trades (Commercial and Residential)
    • building, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, paving, hauling, trenching, excavation, etc.

If you have an opportunity in one of these industries, you can send a text to (614) 356-7554, call (614) 408-9808, email info@expanderscos.com, or complete the form on this website’s Seller Details page.

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Approach

Fair Exit Planning Outcomes

What does success mean to you? When Central Ohio contractors are ready to move on to the next chapter of their lives, it’s crucial to plan for how their businesses and workers will continue to thrive. Selling or closing a business requires thoughtful planning to ensure your employees, customers, and suppliers are cared for, while you gain personal freedom.

The business sale process is complex and unique to each owner. Without good information, unrealistic expectations can slow progress toward finding qualified buyers. Market conditions, the business’s financial strength, and owner preparation deeply impact value.

Some buyers boost profits by cutting jobs, delaying repairs, or extending days payable to suppliers. Others may even close locations or sell parts of the business, often without thinking about the people or the business’s history.

Others direct local numbers to ring call centers in other states, block speaking with a human with chatbots, purchase lower-quality materials to juice margins, and patch things together to make the books look good as they prepare to flip to the next buyer.

While the Patagonia vests suck cash out of the business and drag your name through the mud, your former staff hopes you selling them out was worth it. There is a better way to give your back and knees a break without giving up on your employees and plans.

As long-term operators, we do not follow private equity models. The buy, strip, and exit approach does not align with our values. We offer a stable, long-term transition for owners who care about their businesses’ future, employees, and legacy. Our approach preserves what you’ve built, focusing on ongoing growth and care.
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Path Forward

We are different, and our process lays the groundwork for a fair exit. Our buy-grow-keep strategy starts with the direct acquisition of established businesses and the retention of the talented employees.

This is followed by investing in operations and growth initiatives. We support these companies long-term, prioritizing stability, development, and lasting value for employees and communities.

The main drivers of value include:

  • commitment to integrity and fairness
  • the culture to retain a quality workforce
  • operational improvements with technology
  • cost and cash management for optimization and performance
  • expansion through acquisition
  • limited leverage via equity/debt financing structures
  • employee ownership program
Get It Done

Selling requires careful preparation. If you know someone who needs to sell or is considering retirement and does not want their business to close, complete the Business Referral form and share this website address with them.

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Vision Overview

Expanders focus on long-term value creation through growth-based acquisitions, operational excellence, and stakeholder delight. We use acquisitions to change lives.

Purpose

Facilitate greater wealth and happiness for sellers and our stakeholders.

Mission

Enhance the lives of our stakeholders as we perfect our buy-grow-keep strategy.

Values

This summarizes our guiding beliefs and how we do business.

  • satisfy stakeholders
  • manage necessity
  • apply learning
  • avoid waste
  • measure results
  • carefully acquire
  • scale success
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