Humphries PTY LTD
About this opportunity
An exceptional opportunity exists to acquire a well-established, profitable sand and gravel business with transport and earthmoving on the coast of North Queensland. With over six decades of operational history, this family-owned enterprise has evolved into a significant regional player with approximately 17 staff and an extensive fleet of specialised vehicles and machinery.
The business delivers consistent profitability through diverse revenue streams including transport services, earthmoving operations, cartage, high grade sand and gravel supply, and water delivery, all supported by valuable assets including Department of Natural Resources and Council-approved sand leases, specialised equipment, and purpose-built facilities.
Business Story
The business has strategically developed multiple complementary service lines that provide revenue diversification and operational synergies. This balanced portfolio ensures stability through economic and seasonal fluctuations, with different divisions often experiencing countercyclical demand patterns.
The transport division provides reliable, efficient haulage services to a diverse client base. With decades of experience navigating the unique challenges of North Queensland terrain and weather conditions, the business has become the preferred provider for critical and time-sensitive deliveries.
The company has established itself as a reliable earthmoving contractor in the region. At times the business has undertaken complete projects but typically provides support for site preparations to major commercial developments and infrastructure works. Their expertise in excavation, site leveling, and material management is highly regarded throughout the area.
A significant competitive advantage lies in the company's Department of Natural Resources and Council-approved sand leases at two strategic locations. These leases provide access to the highest quality sand resources available, as verified through independent accredited testing. This premium product meets rigorous testing specifications and is sort by large scale providers for use in concrete batching, pipe laying, slab construction, trenching and block laying.
Operating under a domestic water carrier license, the business provides essential water delivery services throughout the region. This service line becomes particularly valuable during dry seasons and drought conditions, providing counter-cyclical revenue streams.
Significant revenue is generated through agreements with Wilmar to provide essential services during the crushing season. These mills depend on these services to maintain operations for a period of approximately six-months. Plant hire and bagasse cartage services operate on a continuous 24/7 basis during the crushing season, which is critical to mill functionality.
With a strong commitment to exceptional customer service, this business is seeking a new owner who shares a passion for maintaining a well-established, turnkey sand and gravel business with transport and earthmoving operation with an excellent reputation. The current owners will also provide thorough training on day-to-day operations, technical details, and the full range of services offered during the handover process.
As expected from a business of this calibre, it is well-established, organized, and has the potential for efficient management by new owners. Additionally, the Business Sales Group Network offers access to motivated finance brokers, providing tailored finance packages to interested buyers. We are here to support you every step of the way in exploring this exciting business opportunity.
Our People
Denny brings a distinguished career spanning corporate management, national and international FMCG organisations, and hands on ownership of multiple small businesses. His background includes extensive experience in operational management, sales and marketing leadership, franchise management, and the successful ownership and operation of motels, courier services, and supermarket businesses.
Recognising a gap in the market for a communicator with deep operational insight and genuine commercial understanding, Denny established his business broking practice in 2007. Drawing on decades of combined corporate and small business experience, he has elevated the standard of business brokering through the creation of the Business Sales Group—comprising of NQ Business Sales, CQ Business Sales, FNQ Business Sales and SEQ Business Sales.
Today, the Business Sales Group operates as a highly automated, technology driven organisation, delivering exceptional reach, rapid response times, and a consistently professional product. This modern platform has set new benchmarks in efficiency, presentation, and buyer engagement.
Denny’s focus remains unwavering: to support both sellers and buyers throughout the transaction process and deliver outcomes that are fair, transparent, and commercially sound. He continues to grow the business footprint while embracing the latest technologies to ensure clients receive a premium, high quality service.
Phil started his working career in purchasing with large and multi-national companies in Sydney.
A family relocation to Bowen in 1974 was the catalyst to owning his own business.
Phil has been in various businesses from Pest Control to Delicatessen/Takeaway and has for the last 39 years built a wholesale business that has served Bowen, Whitsundays, Mackay and the Coalfields, from 1 truck and himself to 6 trucks and 15 employees.
This has given Phil a very solid knowledge of the area from Bowen to Rockhampton and what it takes to thrive in business there.
Phil has a strong knowledge of business and business practices built through the process of growing his own business as well as time spent on State Franchise Council and dealing with the many changing government policies in those 39 years.
The process of selling his own business has shown Phil the real need for a locally based business broker, easily contacted and heavily focused on the Central Queensland area, which has led to his involvement in CQ Business Brokers.