Own it.
Take responsibility for the outcome. Protect the people, the reputation, and every promise made.
Minnesota entrepreneur • Hands-on operator
Looking for one great business to acquire.
North Forty is seeking one established Minnesota business with good people, loyal customers, and a strong foundation to build on.
Own it. Work it. Improve it. Pass it on.
Why North Forty
This is a search—not a portfolio.
One Minnesota operator seeking one established business to own and operate for the long term.
The right fit has good people, a strong reputation, healthy cash flow, and an owner who wants a thoughtful transition.
About the operator
A craftsman. A people builder. An operator.
A hands-on, people-centered operator with 19+ years of leadership and management experience.
Experience spans trucking, heavy-duty service, multi-location operations, team development, and operational improvement—from the shop floor to senior leadership.
How the business will be led
Ownership should stay close to the work.
Value is built in the shop, on the road, in the field, and beside the people who know the work best.
Work it.
Stay close to the operation. Respect skilled work, understand the details, and lead from where the work happens.
Improve it.
Build better systems, develop capable leaders, measure what matters, and leave no problem hidden.
Pass it on.
Honor the legacy, strengthen the foundation, and leave the business, its people, and its community stronger than you found them.
What we look for
OUR STRONGEST FIT
A profitable Minnesota based company with good people, repeat customers, and an owner who wants a thoughtful transition. Flexible deal structures and a gradual handoff are welcome.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Contract manufacturing, metal fabrication, plastics, wood and building products, packaging, industrial equipment, automation, and specialty manufacturing.
Construction & Facility Services
General and specialty contracting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, excavation, restoration, facility maintenance, testing, inspection, and compliance services.
Transportation & Logistics
Local and regional trucking, specialized hauling, delivery, freight brokerage, warehousing, logistics, and transportation support services.
Automotive & Commercial Equipment
Automotive, collision, truck, diesel, tire, trailer, and fleet repair; automotive dealerships; and commercial or construction-equipment sales and service.
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Agricultural services, grain and feed, agricultural products, farm supply businesses, and farm-equipment sales, parts, repair, and service.
Distribution & Specialty Retail
Industrial and building supplies, automotive parts, electrical and plumbing supplies, home-improvement products, and outdoor or recreational products.
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