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Digital Marketing for Manufacturing & Engineering

B2B manufacturers struggle with long sales cycles and reaching the right decision-makers. We build digital strategies that put your capabilities in front of procurement managers and engineers actively searching for suppliers.

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The Manufacturing Marketing Challenge

Most manufacturers rely on trade shows, cold calling, and word-of-mouth. These methods are expensive, time-consuming, and increasingly ineffective as B2B buyers do more research online before ever speaking to sales.

Meanwhile, your competitors are investing in digital visibility. If you're not showing up when procurement managers search for "precision CNC machining UK" or "ISO 9001 certified fabrication", you're losing opportunities to companies with inferior capabilities but better SEO.

We help manufacturers build the digital presence their technical expertise deserves.

Common Challenges We Solve

  • Long sales cycles with no digital touchpoints
  • Difficulty reaching procurement managers online
  • Technical content that doesn't rank in search
  • High cost-per-lead from trade shows
  • No visibility for capability-specific searches
  • Losing RFQs to competitors with better websites

Our Approach to Manufacturing Marketing

We combine technical SEO expertise with B2B marketing strategy to build visibility, generate qualified leads, and shorten your sales cycle.

Technical SEO

Ensure product specifications, capability pages, and technical documentation are properly indexed and ranking for commercial keywords.

Content Clusters

Build topical authority around manufacturing processes, materials, certifications (ISO 9001, AS9100), and industry applications.

LinkedIn Ads

Target procurement managers, engineering directors, and supply chain executives by job title, company size, and industry.

Case Study Marketing

Showcase complex projects and problem-solving capabilities to demonstrate expertise to potential enterprise clients.

Google Ads

Capture urgent RFQ-stage searches with landing pages optimized for quick quote requests and specification submissions.

Lead Qualification

AI-powered lead scoring to prioritize high-value opportunities and automate initial qualification conversations.

In Practice

What This Looks Like in Practice

Over 70% of B2B buyers complete most of their research online before contacting a supplier. For manufacturers, this means procurement managers are already comparing your capabilities against competitors before your sales team even knows they exist.

The companies winning new contracts are the ones showing up when buyers search for specific capabilities—'5-axis CNC machining UK', 'AS9100 certified fabrication', or 'precision sheet metal prototyping'. If your website reads like a brochure from 2015, you're invisible to these buyers.

Example 1

A precision engineering firm specialising in aerospace components

Created capability-specific landing pages for each manufacturing process (CNC machining, wire EDM, surface grinding) with technical specifications, tolerances, and material certifications. Built a content cluster around aerospace supply chain requirements including AS9100 compliance guides.

42% increase in qualified RFQ submissions within 6 months, with average contract value 35% higher than trade show leads

Example 2

A sheet metal fabrication company losing bids to cheaper competitors

Developed case study content showcasing complex projects with engineering drawings, process documentation, and quality control workflows. Created comparison content explaining the true cost of choosing cheaper suppliers (rework, delays, quality failures).

Won 3 enterprise contracts worth £1.2M by demonstrating capability depth that competitors couldn't match online

Example 3

An industrial equipment manufacturer targeting procurement teams

Built LinkedIn Ads targeting engineering directors and procurement managers at target companies by SIC code. Created downloadable specification sheets as lead magnets, feeding into a CRM-integrated nurture sequence.

Generated 180+ qualified leads in 4 months at £45 per lead—compared to £380 per lead at industry trade shows

Who This Is For

  • CNC machining, fabrication, and precision engineering firms with £1M–£50M revenue wanting to win larger contracts
  • Industrial manufacturers looking to reduce dependence on trade shows and cold calling for new business
  • Engineering companies with genuine technical differentiation that isn't reflected in their digital presence
  • Manufacturers expanding into new sectors (aerospace, medical, automotive) and needing to demonstrate relevant certifications and capabilities
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Expected Outcomes

Our manufacturing clients consistently see measurable improvements in lead quality, pipeline value, and cost-per-acquisition.

  • 30-50% increase in qualified RFQ submissions within 6 months
  • Improved visibility for long-tail technical search terms
  • Reduced cost-per-lead compared to trade shows and cold outreach
  • Pipeline of larger enterprise contracts through improved online credibility
  • Shorter sales cycles through earlier digital engagement
  • Better quality leads from decision-makers, not researchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you generate leads for manufacturing companies?

We use a combination of technical SEO targeting high-intent commercial keywords, LinkedIn Ads reaching procurement managers and engineers, and content marketing that establishes your technical authority. This approach generates qualified RFQ submissions rather than generic enquiries.

What results can manufacturers expect from SEO?

Manufacturing clients typically see a 30-50% increase in qualified RFQ submissions within 6 months, improved visibility for long-tail technical search terms, and reduced cost-per-lead compared to trade shows and cold outreach.

Do you understand technical manufacturing terminology?

Yes. We work closely with your technical team to understand your capabilities, certifications, and processes. This ensures our content and campaigns accurately represent your expertise and target the right decision-makers.

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