Business for sale
Project Flint
Leonard Curtis is seeking parties interested in acquiring the business and assets/shares of a long-established manufacturer of sintered tungsten carbide wear components, which is expected to imminently enter into administration.
Key business features:
- Leading manufacturer of sintered hard metal components operating from a purpose-built manufacturing facility supporting bespoke design and large-scale production.
- Capability to manufacture tungsten carbide components with complex internal geometries for harsh and performance-critical environments, including high-pressure oil & gas applications.
- Large-format manufacturing capability, producing single-piece rings and wear components up to 420mm in diameter for heavy industrial pump, seal, and flow control applications.
- Customer base spanning diverse industries, including oil & gas, energy, paper and packaging, precision cutting tools, measurement, and aerospace/space propulsion.
- Experienced engineering-led team with a strong track record of development, including participation in the SPRINT space innovation programme with The Open University.
- Established membership of key industry bodies, including NOF Energy, supporting continued growth in the energy, nuclear, and offshore renewables sectors.
Financials:
Offers:
- Indicative offers are required by 5pm on 08 May 2026.
- Completion is anticipated for mid-May 2026.
- We reserve the right to close the bidding early or extend the deadline, without liability or advance notice.
- All interested parties will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
- Proof of funding is required.
Contact details:
Helen Hales
Leonard Curtis
Riverside House
Irwell St
Manchester
M3 5EN
Tel: 0161 831 9999
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LCBSG Limited Registered in England No. 09209265 Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN
Leonard Curtis is a trading style of Reach Commercial Finance Limited, registered at Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester, M3 5EN. Company Register number is 09056450. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 753686. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is an authorised credit broker and not a lender. We work with an unrestricted number of lenders to find a potentially suitable arrangement for your consideration. ICO registration ZA069234 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk. We will receive commission from lenders. Different lenders pay different amounts depending on different commission models. For transparency we work with the following commission models: fixed fee, fixed rate of commission, percentage of the amount you borrow and rate for risk (this is based on the risk profile of the business). Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey. Privacy notice.
Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 09820186. Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN. Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 626004.
Leonard Curtis is a trading style of Reach Commercial Finance Limited, registered at Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester, M3 5EN. Company Register number is 09056450. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 753686. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is an authorised credit broker and not a lender. We work with an unrestricted number of lenders to find a potentially suitable arrangement for your consideration. ICO registration ZA069234 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk. We will receive commission from lenders. Different lenders pay different amounts depending on different commission models. For transparency we work with the following commission models: fixed fee, fixed rate of commission, percentage of the amount you borrow and rate for risk (this is based on the risk profile of the business). Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey. Privacy notice.
Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 09820186. Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN. Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 626004.