Stop Wasting Time on Low-Quality Leads Prioritize Prospects That Actually Convert
Imagine slashing your sales cycle by 30% while boosting close rates on high-value fabrication jobs. We're talking real ROI from leads that match your shop's capabilities.
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The "Lead Overload" Problem
Drowning in RFQ spam for precision CNC-machined parts that exceed your shop's ±0.005-inch tolerances or require exotic alloys like titanium
Sales reps chasing small-batch aluminum extrusions while missing multimillion-dollar structural steel beam opportunities for commercial high-rises
Inconsistent scoring leading to delayed projects and overcommitted welders
Wasted bids on clients demanding 2-week turnarounds for complex weldments or budgets too low for your ASME-certified processes
Fragmented data from job site tablets, supplier ERP systems, and CRMs causing missed high-volume sheet metal leads for ductwork fabrication
Seasonal flux in infrastructure demands leaving your fabrication line idle on low-priority inquiries for residential fencing instead of highway guardrails
Our Custom-Built Lead Scoring System
We've engineered solutions for fabrication shops just like yours, integrating directly with your ERP and project tracking tools
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, off-the-shelf lead scoring tools treat every industry the same. They ignore the nuances of metal fab—like material specs, volume requirements, or regional building codes. We build yours from the ground up. Tailored to your exact workflow. It pulls in data from your quoting software, past job histories, and even supplier feeds to score leads on conversion potential. You're probably thinking, 'How does this fit my operation?' Simple: we map it to your daily realities, from plasma cutting capacities to CNC routing deadlines. No more guessing. Just precise, field-tested prioritization that drives ROI.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Tangible Gains for Your Shop
Skyrocket Close Rates on Profitable Jobs
Picture this: your team zeros in on leads for custom stainless steel components that align with your 24/7 machining setup, like pressure vessel fittings for oil & gas. We've seen shops like yours boost conversions by 40%, turning a 6-month sales chase into a 45-day win on a $1.2M contract. It's like upgrading from a manual bandsaw to a fully automated line—efficient and precise.
Free Up Capacity for High-Margin Work
No more tying up your welders on low-ball aluminum prototypes for consumer goods. Our system flags leads that match your expertise in heavy plate fabrication, like 4-inch thick plates for bridge components, reducing time on dead-end bids by 50%. One client cut their quoting backlog in half, reclaiming 20 hours weekly for revenue-generating runs. Here's the thing: it's built for your unique tolerances and throughput.
Streamline Your Entire Bidding Pipeline
From initial RFQ intake to final handoff, scoring adapts to construction cycles—prioritizing urgent bridge girder projects with AISC compliance over sporadic repair jobs. Expect a 25% faster response time on hot leads, minimizing delays that cost you contracts, such as a $750K steel frame bid lost to competitors. Think of it as custom tooling for your sales process: flexible, scalable, and owned by you.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ's system, we were quoting everything that came in—wasting days on small automotive stampings that didn't scale to our 50-ton press capacity. Now, it scores leads based on our structural steel focus, like I-beams for warehouse builds, and we've landed three major contracts in the last quarter alone, adding $450K to our backlog for seismic-resistant framing."
Mike Harlan
Operations Manager, Precision Steel Works (specializing in AISC-certified structural fabrication)
"Our sales guys were buried under leads from mismatched industries like consumer electronics. This custom scorer integrates with our shop floor software, flagging high-volume sheet metal jobs first, such as perforated panels for commercial HVAC systems. Closed a $200K fabrication deal in under a month—something we'd have overlooked before amid the RFQ flood."
Sara Lopez
Sales Director, Apex Metal Fab (experts in custom sheet metal for building trades)
"Field-tested and practical, just what we needed for our CNC plasma cutting ops. It learned from our past wins on custom enclosures for electrical substations and now prioritizes similar RFQs with matching material specs. Cut our no-bid ratio by 35% and freed up two estimators for bigger projects like utility pole bases—solid ROI from day one with payback in eight weeks."
Tom Reilly
General Manager, ForgeLine Manufacturing (focused on heavy-duty enclosures and weldments)
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Data Mapping
We dive into your current lead flow—from RFQs to job trackers—identifying what makes a winner in your fab shop. Short and focused: two weeks to blueprint your custom model.
AI Model Build and Training
Using your historical data on materials, volumes, and close rates, we train a predictive scorer tailored to metal fab realities. Integrates seamlessly with your tools. Expect a prototype in four weeks, iterated based on your feedback.
Deployment and Optimization
Roll it out with a unified dashboard for your team. We monitor performance, tweaking for seasonal shifts like construction peaks. Full ownership transfers in eight weeks, with ongoing support to keep it sharp.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does your lead scoring handle the variability in metal fab projects?
Great question—metal fab isn't cookie-cutter. Our custom AI analyzes specifics like part complexity, material types (say, carbon steel vs. titanium), and project scale. We train it on your data, so it scores a high-volume structural beam RFQ higher than a one-off prototype. For instance, if your shop excels in precision laser cutting, it prioritizes leads needing that over general machining. This flexibility means you're not chasing mismatches. We've helped shops reduce irrelevant quotes by 60%, focusing energy on jobs that fit your tolerances and timelines. It's all built to evolve with your operations.
What data sources does the system pull from for scoring?
We start with what you already have: your CRM leads, past job files from ERP, and even shop floor logs for capacity insights. Then, we layer in external signals like construction market trends or supplier pricing for metals. No generic databases—it's tailored. Think of a lead for 10-ton stainless fittings: the model cross-references your historical close rates on similar volumes, flagging it as hot if it aligns with your 4-week lead time. This creates a single truth source, cutting manual reviews. Clients see setup in weeks, with accuracy improving as it learns your patterns.
How long until we see ROI from this custom lead scoring?
You're ROI-driven, so let's talk numbers. Most fab shops notice quick wins in 4-6 weeks post-launch—think 25-35% fewer low-quality leads flooding your inbox. Full impact hits at 3 months, with one client reporting a 50% pipeline boost from prioritizing multimillion-dollar contracts. It's like streamlining your weld prep: immediate efficiency, compounding savings. We track metrics like bid win rates and sales cycle length, adjusting the model to maximize your returns. No fluff—just practical gains tied to your bottom line.
Can this integrate with our existing fabrication software?
Absolutely, and that's where we shine. Whether you're on JobBOSS, Epicor, or even custom shop management tools, we build deep, two-way integrations. Data flows automatically: a scored lead pops into your quoting module with pre-matched materials and capacities. No more copy-pasting between apps. For a sheet metal shop, it might sync with nesting software to check feasibility upfront. We've done this for dozens of manufacturers, eliminating the integration headaches that slow you down. It's robust, not brittle—handles peak loads without a hitch.
Is the system scalable as our fab business grows?
Yes, designed for it. Starting small? It scores your current 50 leads a month with precision. Scaling to 500? The AI adapts, incorporating new data like expanded CNC lines or regional expansions. Unlike rigid templates, ours grows with you—no recoding needed. One growing shop went from regional repairs to national infrastructure bids; our system scaled seamlessly, maintaining 90% score accuracy. We own the backend, so you get updates without vendor lock-in. Think of it as modular framing in construction: add beams as your structure expands, always stable.
What if our leads come from unique channels like trade shows or supplier referrals?
We love that—those channels are gold for fab. Our system ingests data from anywhere: scan a trade show badge, and it scores based on the prospect's project hints and your past wins at similar events. Supplier referrals? It cross-checks against shared specs for compatibility. No channel left behind. For example, a referral for custom piping gets high marks if it matches your bending radii expertise. This holistic view prevents overlooking gems. Setup includes mapping these sources, so within a month, you're prioritizing the best without extra effort.
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