For Metal Fabrication Shops

Stop Wasting Hours Chasing Leads by Hand Automate Your Outreach and Close More Deals

Imagine reclaiming 15+ hours per week from manual prospecting, so your team focuses on welding those high-value contracts instead of cold-calling dead ends. We build custom AI that delivers 3x ROI in the first quarter by targeting fabricators who need your precision parts right now.

Join 250+ manufacturing businesses with automated pipelines that boost close rates by 40%

Cut prospect research time from days to minutes with AI-driven lead enrichment
Generate personalized emails for millwrights and sheet metal pros in seconds
Track outreach ROI with real-time dashboards tied to your shop's production schedule

The "Manual Outreach" Problem

Spending shifts chasing unqualified leads while orders pile up on the shop floor, delaying critical steel beam fabrication runs by days

Generic emails getting ignored by busy contractors who need custom steel solutions now

Juggling spreadsheets of supplier contacts that don't match your CNC capabilities for custom aluminum extrusions

Missing out on repeat business from fabricators because follow-ups slip through the cracks

Wasted ad spend on broad outreach that doesn't speak to plasma cutting or welding pros handling high-volume structural components

Team bogged down by manual research on job sites, delaying your next big fabrication run of rebar reinforcements

Our Custom-Built AI Sales Outreach Engine Tailored to Your Metal Shop

We've powered outreach for 50+ fabrication firms, turning fragmented prospecting into a seamless pipeline that fits your workflow like a perfectly machined bracket.

Why Choose Us

Let's be honest, off-the-shelf tools treat every manufacturer the same, but your shop deals with unique tolerances and deadlines. We build a custom AI system from the ground up, integrating with your CRM, ERP, and even shop floor software. It automates lead sourcing from industry directories, crafts hyper-personalized messages referencing specific projects like structural steel for bridges, and schedules follow-ups around your production cycles. No more guesswork—just targeted outreach that lands quotes faster. Here's the thing: this isn't a plug-and-play app; it's engineered for your exact needs, saving you from subscription overload while owning every line of code.

What Makes Us Different:

AI scans trade shows and contractor bids to find shops needing your aluminum extrusions
Generates emails with real details, like 'Saw your recent high-rise project—our custom bends can cut your lead times by 20%'
Integrates with your quoting system for instant ROI tracking on every outreach campaign

Unlock Real Efficiency Gains That Hit Your Bottom Line

Save 15-20 Hours Weekly on Prospecting

Save 15-20 Hours Weekly on Prospecting: Your sales team spends less time digging through supplier lists and more on closing deals for custom truss assemblies. Like automating the blueprint review process—AI handles the grunt work, freeing welders-turned-sales reps to focus on high-ROI calls with bridge builders. Expect a 30% productivity boost in the first month, turning manual drudgery into targeted wins on commercial roofing projects.

Boost Close Rates by 35% with Precision Targeting

Boost Close Rates by 35% with Precision Targeting: No more shotgun emails to random fabricators. Our AI enriches leads with details like project specs for precast concrete forms and past purchases of galvanized piping, crafting outreach that resonates—like referencing a competitor's delays on stainless steel runs for high-rise frames. You're probably thinking, 'How does this fit my shop?' It does, custom-tuned to your niche, delivering measurable ROI through higher conversion on precision parts inquiries within 60 days.

Cut Costs by 40% on Sales Tools and Overhead

Cut Costs by 40% on Sales Tools and Overhead: Ditch the stack of disconnected apps eating your margins on pipe fitting jobs. We unify everything into one owned system, slashing subscription fees and manual errors that delay invoicing for HVAC installations. Think of it as streamlining your assembly line—no more bottlenecks from brittle integrations during peak season rushes. Shops see quick payback, often within two months, as automated follow-ups recover lost opportunities worth thousands in forgone fabrication contracts for modular building components.

What Clients Say

"Before AIQ, our team was buried in cold emails that went nowhere—wasting two full days a week on leads that didn't need our custom stamping for ductwork panels. Now, the AI pulls in fabricators actively bidding on commercial HVAC projects, and we've landed three $50K contracts in the last quarter alone from targeted outreach on ventilation systems. It's like having an extra salesperson who never clocks out during our busy retrofit seasons."

Mike Harlan

Sales Manager, Precision Metalworks Inc., specializing in sheet metal fabrication for construction sites

"I was skeptical about AI for outreach in our niche—dealing with automotive suppliers is picky, especially for chassis components. But their system personalized pitches around our TIG welding expertise on aluminum frames, and follow-up rates jumped 50% within the first two months. Saved us 12 hours a week, and we just filled a backlog of orders from a new assembly plant expansion lead it found for heavy-duty truck parts."

Sarah Ruiz

Operations Director, ForgeFab Solutions, focused on precision welding for industrial manufacturing

"Manual prospecting was killing our margins; we'd chase ghosts while the shop idled on I-beam orders. AIQ built us a tool that targets structural steel buyers with spot-on emails about load-bearing capacities, integrating right with our ERP for seamless quoting. Closed a $120K deal last month from a lead it nurtured over two weeks on a warehouse expansion project—ROI was immediate, recouping setup costs in under 45 days."

Tom Becker

Owner, Alloy Crafters Ltd., experts in structural steel fabrication for commercial builds

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery and Mapping

We dive into your shop's workflow—reviewing your current CRM, lead sources like IMTS directories, and pain points like ignored outreach to OEMs. This builds the foundation for a system that mirrors your fabrication process, ensuring every automation aligns with your deadlines and specs.

Step 2

Custom AI Build and Integration

Our engineers code your AI engine, pulling data from industry bids and enriching it with your product catalog. We integrate seamlessly with tools like your quoting software, testing rigorously to handle real-world scenarios like fluctuating steel prices without a hitch.

Step 3

Launch, Train, and Optimize

We roll out the system with hands-on training for your team, then monitor performance—tweaking for better targeting on things like pipe fabrication leads. Ongoing support ensures it evolves with your business, delivering sustained time savings and deal flow.

Why We're Different

We build from scratch with custom code, not just zap off-the-shelf tools—giving you true ownership over a system that scales with your shop's growth, unlike fragile no-code setups that break during peak production.
Deep industry know-how means we speak your language, from MIG welding specs to bid cycles, creating outreach that feels authentic rather than robotic, setting us apart from generic AI vendors who miss the nuances of metal fab.
No subscription traps: You own the AI asset outright, avoiding the 'assembler' chaos of endless fees, so your ROI compounds without hidden costs eating into material budgets.
Production-ready engineering ensures reliability—like a well-calibrated CNC machine—handling high-volume leads without downtime, unlike brittle integrations that fail when you need them most.
Tailored to your workflow, we integrate two-way with shop floor systems for real-time insights, not superficial connections that leave you juggling data silos.
Proven in manufacturing: Our own platforms have managed complex automations for years, proving we deliver robust results, not hype.
Focus on quantifiable ROI: Every build includes metrics tied to your KPIs, like lead-to-quote conversion, ensuring visible wins from day one.
Hands-on partnership: We're consultants in the trenches with you, iterating based on field feedback, not remote 'experts' who don't get the grind of fabrication deadlines.
Scalable architecture grows with your business—from 10-person shop to multi-site operation—without rebuilding, saving you future headaches.
Ethical AI built for your data privacy: In an industry with tight IP on designs, we prioritize secure, compliant systems that protect your edge.

What's Included

AI-powered lead sourcing from construction bids, trade pubs, and supplier networks tailored to metal fabrication needs
Hyper-personalized email generation referencing specific project types like custom enclosures or structural components
Automated follow-up sequences synced to your production calendar to avoid outreach during crunch times
Lead enrichment with details on prospect's machinery, past projects, and material preferences for precise targeting
Real-time ROI dashboard tracking open rates, responses, and tied revenue from closed fabrication deals
Seamless CRM integration for one-click import of qualified leads like HVAC contractors needing ductwork
Custom scoring model prioritizing high-potential prospects based on factors like project scale and urgency
Voice-enabled outreach options for quick calls to field reps on job sites
A/B testing engine to optimize messaging for different segments, such as automotive vs. aerospace fab
Compliance features ensuring outreach adheres to industry regs like those for government contracts
Mobile access for on-the-go review of outreach performance during shop visits
Exportable reports linking sales activity to shop metrics like utilization rates and material costs

Common Questions

How does this automation handle the unique needs of metal fabrication outreach?

In metal fab, leads often come from niche sources like construction bids or OEM specs, and generic tools miss that. We custom-build your AI to scrape targeted databases—think RSMeans for project intel or ThomasNet for supplier matches—then enrich with details like required alloys or tolerances. It generates emails that reference real pain points, such as delays in laser cutting supply chains. Your team gets a dashboard showing not just opens, but how outreach correlates to booked welding jobs. We've seen shops reduce manual research by 80%, focusing instead on quoting. It's all tailored: we map it to your ERP for seamless handoff, ensuring the system fits your workflow like a custom jig. No fluff—just practical automation that boosts your pipeline without overwhelming your crew.

What's the typical ROI timeline for this service in our industry?

You're probably thinking ROI sounds great, but when does it hit? For metal fab shops, we target payback in 2-3 months. Start with baseline metrics: if your team wastes 15 hours weekly on prospecting, our AI reclaims that immediately, at a build cost offset by one closed deal—say, a $30K structural steel order. Efficiency gains compound: 35% higher close rates from personalized outreach mean more revenue from repeat clients like bridge builders. We track it via custom KPIs, like leads-to-quotes ratio, integrated with your accounting. One client, a mid-size shop in Ohio, recouped investment in six weeks after landing two HVAC contracts. It's ROI-driven, field-tested: we adjust based on your margins, ensuring savings on labor and tools translate straight to your bottom line. Let's chat specifics for your setup.

Can this integrate with our existing shop management software?

Absolutely—integration is our bread and butter. If you're running something like Shoptech or E2 Shop System, we build deep, two-way APIs to pull in real-time data like inventory levels or machine availability. This lets the AI tailor outreach: for instance, if you're low on aluminum stock, it prioritizes leads for steel projects. No brittle Zapier hacks; we code robust connections that handle data syncs without errors, even during high-volume runs. For CRMs like Salesforce or even Excel setups, it's seamless—leads flow in with enriched details, triggering auto-quotes. We've done this for 20+ fab firms, cutting manual entry by 90%. The result? Your sales reps see shop floor impacts instantly, like prioritizing prospects that match current capabilities. We start with a workflow audit to ensure it fits without disruption.

How personalized is the outreach compared to standard email tools?

Standard tools blast templates; ours crafts bespoke messages like a skilled fabricator custom-bending parts. The AI analyzes public data—project bids, LinkedIn profiles, even news on plant expansions—to create pitches like, 'Noticed your team's expanding rebar production; our precision cutting can shave 15% off your timelines.' It's not generic; we train it on your past wins, like successful outreach to automotive suppliers. For a shop specializing in ornamental metal, it might highlight aesthetic finishes. Testing shows 4x higher response rates. We include A/B variants and human review options to keep it authentic. Built for your voice, it evolves with feedback, ensuring every email feels like it came from your team—not a bot. This precision turns cold leads into warm handshakes at trade shows.

What if we have a small team—does this scale down?

Perfect for small shops with 5-20 folks; we design lean. No bloated features—just core automation that handles 50-200 leads monthly without overwhelming your bandwidth. For a one-person sales op in a custom fab setup, it sources prospects from local contractor networks, generates 10 tailored emails daily, and tracks via a simple mobile dashboard. Integration is lightweight, syncing with basic tools like QuickBooks for cost tracking. We've helped a Texas shop with 12 employees go from zero systematized outreach to $200K in new annual revenue, all without hiring extra staff. Scalability means it grows with you: add volume as orders ramp up. Setup takes 4-6 weeks, with training that's straightforward—like learning a new mill setting. It's practical, saving time so you focus on the metal, not the mailbox.

How secure is the data in this custom system?

Security is non-negotiable in manufacturing, where designs and client lists are gold. We build with enterprise-grade protocols: end-to-end encryption for lead data, SOC 2 compliance, and role-based access so only your sales lead sees sensitive prospect info. No cloud dependencies on third parties—your system runs on secure, owned infrastructure we configure. For fab-specific risks, like protecting IP on custom dies, we include audit logs and anonymization for outreach testing. We've audited against industry standards like ISO 9001. Clients in regulated sectors, like aerospace suppliers, praise the fortress-like setup—no breaches in our deployments. We conduct regular pentests and offer white-glove onboarding to align with your policies. Peace of mind: your competitive edge stays locked down while the AI does the heavy lifting.

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