Blacks Business Brokers has confirmed the completion of the sale of Malcolm McCulloch & Sons Limited, a long-running industrial and commercial distributor based in Poulton-le-Fylde. Founded in 1982, the company spent over four decades supplying the region with a broad range of products including lubricating oils, AdBlue, workwear, safety footwear, fuels, barrel pumps, grease guns, and paper disposables — building a reputation for dependable service along the way.
The business grew largely through referrals and direct sales visits, a testament to the trust it established with its customer base over the years. When the three founding directors decided to retire, continuity was a clear priority. They committed to a handover period to support the incoming owner and arranged for key staff, including a part-time bookkeeper, to remain in place, giving the new owner a smooth runway from day one.
The premises, a two-storey commercial property rebuilt in 2009, add further appeal to the opportunity. Spanning around 2,460 square feet, the site includes offices, a trade counter, warehouse space, kitchen facilities, a large rear yard for loading and unloading, and generous parking. Located in a well-connected business park with easy access to the M55 and M6, the property is prominently branded and practically positioned for continued trade.
For a new owner, the business offers both a stable foundation and genuine room to grow. Opportunities to develop an online presence, refresh marketing activity, and broaden the product range all remain largely untapped, sitting alongside an already loyal and active client base.
Chelsea Melnyk, Sales Negotiator at Blacks Business Brokers, described the transaction as a rewarding one, noting that helping long-established family businesses move into new ownership is a core part of what the team does, and that finding a buyer who aligned with the outgoing directors’ values made for an outcome everyone could feel good about.
For any business owner weighing up an exit, this sale is a useful reminder of how much preparation matters — and that starts with understanding what your business is actually worth. Blacks Business Brokers has a detailed guide on how to value a business that covers the key approaches and what buyers typically look for.
With over 15 years of experience handling confidential business sales across the UK, Blacks Business Brokers offers end-to-end support from valuation through to completion — tailored to each business and each seller’s goals.