Stop Wasting Hours on Manual Sales Follow-Ups Automate Your Outreach with Custom AI
Imagine reclaiming 15-20 hours per week for your sales team—time now spent chasing leads on the shop floor instead of sealing deals. Our tailored automation cuts manual outreach by 70%, delivering a 3x ROI in the first quarter through smarter, faster prospect engagement.
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The "Outreach Overload" Problem
Sales reps bogged down chasing leads between production runs on fabrication shop floors
Missed follow-ups on RFQs for structural steel or custom molds due to scattered project schedules
Wasted time researching supplier contacts amid supply chain delays for raw materials like rebar or aluminum extrusions
Generic emails ignored by busy procurement managers sourcing for assembly lines or site builds
Overloaded CRMs failing to sync with inventory data from ERP systems like SAP or shop floor sensors
Seasonal demand spikes overwhelming manual outreach during peak construction seasons or holiday production rushes
Our Custom-Built AI Outreach Engine Fits Your Manufacturing Workflow
We've engineered solutions for over 50 manufacturing firms, integrating AI directly into tools like ERP systems and CRM platforms to handle the unique rhythms of production cycles.
Why Choose Us
Here's the thing: manufacturing sales isn't about blasting emails—it's about timing outreach around machine downtimes, part shortages, and tight deadlines. We build a bespoke AI system that automates personalized prospecting, pulling data from your inventory logs and supplier databases. No more reps typing the same follow-up for the 50th widget buyer. Instead, AI crafts messages referencing their recent line upgrades or RFPs, sending them at optimal times. You're probably thinking, 'Will this integrate with our legacy MRP software?' Absolutely—we handle the deep APIs so it feels like an extension of your shop floor controls. Let's be honest, this isn't off-the-shelf; it's welded to your operations for seamless efficiency.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Tangible Time and Cost Wins for Your Team
Reclaim 15+ Hours Weekly on High-Value Tasks
Reclaim 15+ Hours Weekly on High-Value Tasks: Your sales engineers spend less time on cold emails and more on demos or troubleshooting client assembly lines—like optimizing CNC machining setups. One fabricator we worked with cut outreach prep from 20 hours to 4, redirecting efforts to close a $250K machinery deal for precision welding equipment that was slipping away due to competitor bids.
Achieve 3x ROI Through Smarter Lead Conversion
Achieve 3x ROI Through Smarter Lead Conversion: Efficiency gains compound: personalized AI emails boost open rates by 45%, turning prospects into orders faster for things like custom steel fabrication. For a metalworking shop, this meant $150K in recovered revenue from nurtured leads on HVAC component bids, with payback on our system in just two months—no more lost opportunities to competitors during supply crunches.
Scale Outreach Without Adding Headcount
Scale Outreach Without Adding Headcount: As orders ramp up, AI handles the volume spikes—like during peak component sourcing for bridge projects or automotive stamping seasons—without hiring temps. A client in automotive parts saw productivity soar 35%, managing 200% more leads on stamped metal prototypes while keeping their lean team intact amid labor shortages.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ Labs, our sales team was buried in follow-ups for custom tooling inquiries—easily 10 hours a week just tracking who needed quotes on alloy specs for die-casting molds. Now, the AI pulls from our CAD files and sends tailored pitches timed to production downtimes, landing us two big contracts for aerospace components in Q2 alone. It's like having an extra rep who never sleeps through shift changes."
Mike Harlan
Sales Director, Precision Forge Manufacturing
"We were losing bids because outreach was too generic for picky OEM buyers in the heavy equipment sector. Their system integrated with our Epicor ERP overnight, automating research on client pain points like supply delays for hydraulic fittings. Saved us 12 hours weekly on prospecting for modular builds, and we've seen a 28% uptick in responses—real game-changer for our widget line during expansion phases."
Sarah Kline
VP of Operations, Apex Modular Components Inc.
"Honest talk: manual prospecting was killing our margins during steel price swings and tariff hikes. AIQ built us an outreach tool that times emails around market reports on commodity futures and our inventory levels for rivet stock. Closed a $180K order from a prospect we nearly missed for a commercial roofing project—ROI hit in six weeks, no exaggeration, even with fluctuating material costs."
Tom Reyes
General Manager, RivetTech Structural Fabricators
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We dive into your sales pipeline, from RFQ tracking to post-quote nurturing, identifying bottlenecks like delayed follow-ups on part prototypes. This ensures the AI aligns with your exact manufacturing cadence.
Custom AI Build and Integration
Our engineers code the system to pull data from your CRM and production software, automating personalized outreach—like referencing a prospect's recent downtime issues. We test rigorously to match your workflow without disruptions.
Deployment and Optimization
Go live with training for your team, then monitor performance metrics like response rates on supplier bids. We refine based on real results, scaling as your order volume grows—delivering ongoing ROI tweaks.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this automation handle the unique timing of manufacturing sales cycles?
Manufacturing sales often hinge on production windows and supply availability, so we tailor the AI to schedule outreach accordingly. For instance, it avoids sending pitches during peak machining hours and instead targets procurement teams post-shift or during lulls. We integrate with your scheduling software to analyze patterns—like delaying follow-ups until after a line shutdown—and automate sequences that nurture leads over months if needed for large equipment buys. This isn't guesswork; it's data-driven, ensuring messages land when decision-makers are receptive, boosting engagement without overwhelming your team. Clients see a 35% faster response rate as a result.
Will this integrate with our existing ERP or CRM systems?
Absolutely—our strength is in deep, custom integrations. Whether you're on SAP, Epicor, or a legacy MRP, we build secure APIs to sync sales data with inventory levels and order statuses. No more manual updates; the AI pulls real-time info, like current lead times on parts, to personalize outreach. For a recent plastics manufacturer, we connected their Fishbowl inventory to Salesforce, automating quotes that reference stock availability. This creates a single workflow, reducing errors and saving hours on data reconciliation. We handle the technical heavy lifting, ensuring it's robust for high-volume ops.
What kind of ROI can a manufacturing company expect from this?
ROI is front and center for practical manufacturers, so we focus on quantifiable wins. Typically, teams save 15-20 hours weekly on outreach, at a cost of about $50/hour in labor—that's $40K+ annually per rep. Add in higher conversion rates: our AI personalization lifts close rates by 25-40%, turning more RFQs into revenue. A client in metal fabrication recouped their investment in 10 weeks through $120K in new orders. We provide built-in tracking to monitor metrics like cost per lead and payback period, tailored to your margins on components or assemblies. It's not hype; it's field-tested efficiency.
Is the AI outreach compliant with manufacturing industry regulations?
Compliance is non-negotiable in sectors like aerospace or food processing, so we design with that in mind. The system adheres to standards like GDPR for data handling and includes opt-out automation to meet CAN-SPAM rules. For B2B manufacturing, we ensure emails reference only verified contacts from your CRM, avoiding unsolicited blasts. If you're in regulated supply chains, we can incorporate audit trails for outreach logs. A defense contractor we served praised how it maintained ITAR compliance while scaling pitches to OEMs. We customize these safeguards during build, so you stay protected without slowing down sales momentum.
How customizable is this for our specific product lines in manufacturing?
Every build is bespoke—no templates here. We map the AI to your product portfolio, whether it's custom forgings or standard fasteners. For example, it can generate outreach highlighting material certifications or compatibility with client CAD models, pulled from your database. If you have seasonal lines like HVAC components, the system adjusts campaigns accordingly. A electronics assembler told us it felt like the AI 'knew' their BOM inside out, crafting pitches that addressed exact pain points like lead time reductions. We collaborate closely in discovery to ensure it mirrors your workflow, from quoting prototypes to upselling maintenance contracts.
What support do you provide after deployment for ongoing tweaks?
We're in it for the long haul, not a one-and-done setup. Post-launch, you get dedicated support for the first 90 days, including weekly check-ins to optimize based on metrics like bounce rates on supplier emails. Our team monitors for issues, like adapting to new product launches, and provides training refreshers for sales staff. Beyond that, optional maintenance ensures the AI evolves with your ops—think updating for new ERP modules or market shifts in raw materials. A machinery builder appreciated how we refined their system quarterly, keeping outreach sharp as their export deals grew. It's partnership-driven, maximizing your ROI over time.
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