Sold. Reputable Manufacturer Of Soybean Flakes

The company for sale is a well-regarded, innovative manufacturer of soybean flakes (48 percent of 2010 sales) for multiple applications in the food industry. The Company also buys and resells whole soybeans (34 percent) as well as bin run beans (18 percent). The Company produces a branded line of soybean flakes using a patented technology that involves a mechanical process of de-hulling, cracking, and flaking without the use of solvents or additives. The business is strategically located in one of the largest and finest soybean-producing regions in the world and operates from a state-of-the-art 33,000 square foot office and production facility situated on approximately six acres. In 2010, the Company produced and sold approximately 1,033 metric tons of soybean flakes and resold another 2,963 metric tons of whole soybeans.

The Company sells its products through a network of 12 distributors, including two distributors in Japan and another 10 in the U.S. Domestic sales contribute approximately half of annual sales while the other half comes from international sales primarily to the Japanese and Taiwanese markets. The Company’s strong customer relationships, proven track record, and outstanding reputation present exciting opportunities to increase market share. Increased business development efforts, geographic expansion, and pursuit of untapped markets present exciting areas to seek immediate growth for more aggressive management through the injection of capital and human resources.