How PPC Campaigns helped a Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment brand grow 2X Qualified RFQs

Industry

Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment

Market / Geography

India

Business Model

B2B

Services Delivered

PPC (Google Search & Display Remarketing)

Discover how a structured PPC strategy combining bottom-of-funnel search campaigns and display remarketing doubled qualified RFQ submissions while reducing acquisition costs for a niche industrial equipment manufacturer.

2X

Increase in Qualified RFQ Submissions

28%

Reduction in Cost per Qualified Lead

41%

Improvement in Conversion Rate

3.5X

Growth in Remarketing Engagement

Business Challenge

The manufacturing brand operated in a niche industrial segment with limited search demand and highly specific product requirements. Most target buyers were procurement heads and technical decision-makers searching for application-based solutions rather than generic product terms. However, the existing PPC campaigns targeted broad keywords, resulting in high cost per click and low conversion efficiency.

In addition, generic lead forms failed to capture detailed enquiry information, leading to low-quality submissions and poor alignment with the sales team’s qualification process. Display campaigns lacked structured remarketing and failed to re-engage repeat visitors. The business required a performance-driven PPC system that could attract high-intent buyers, lower acquisition costs, and generate RFQ-based enquiries aligned with actual purchase readiness.

Objectives and Success Metrics

The primary objective was to convert PPC into a predictable and scalable RFQ acquisition channel.

  • Increase qualified RFQ submissions from industrial buyers
  • Reduce cost per qualified lead through precise targeting
  • Improve relevance of enquiries for the sales team
  • Optimize industrial product page conversions

RFQ Growth

2XIncrease

Cost Efficiency

28%Reduction

Conversion Optimization

41%Improvement

Audience Re-Engagement

3.5XGrowth

Objectives and Success Metrics

The primary objective was to convert PPC into a predictable and scalable RFQ acquisition channel.

  • Increase qualified RFQ submissions from industrial buyers
  • Reduce cost per qualified lead through precise targeting
  • Improve relevance of enquiries for the sales team
  • Optimize industrial product page conversions

RFQ Growth

2XIncrease

Cost Efficiency

28%Reduction

Conversion Optimization

41%Improvement

Audience Re-Engagement

3.5XGrowth

Strategic Approach

We restructured PPC from broad lead generation to a focused, bottom-of-funnel acquisition model aligned with procurement intent.

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Application-Based Keyword Targeting

Shifted from generic industrial terms to product- and application-specific search queries with purchase intent.

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BOFU Search Campaign Structure

Built search campaigns targeting ready-to-buy keywords such as “industrial [product] supplier India” and RFQ-driven queries.

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Display Remarketing to Decision-Makers

Launched structured remarketing campaigns targeting repeat visitors and high-engagement users across relevant industry placements.

Implementation Highlights

  • Conducted keyword mapping based on industrial applications and purchase-stage intent
  • Built tightly themed ad groups focused on high-conversion BOFU terms
  • Developed customized ad copy emphasizing specifications, compliance, and bulk supply capability
  • Redesigned lead forms into structured RFQ formats capturing technical requirements
  • Implemented display remarketing campaigns targeting site visitors and brochure downloaders
  • Optimized industrial product pages for faster load time and clearer enquiry pathways
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    Implementation Highlights

    • Conducted keyword mapping based on industrial applications and purchase-stage intent
    • Built tightly themed ad groups focused on high-conversion BOFU terms
    • Developed customized ad copy emphasizing specifications, compliance, and bulk supply capability
    • Redesigned lead forms into structured RFQ formats capturing technical requirements
    • Implemented display remarketing campaigns targeting site visitors and brochure downloaders
    • Optimized industrial product pages for faster load time and clearer enquiry pathways
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      Challenges and Resolutions

      Outcome

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      Challenge
      Low search demand and high CPC for niche industrial terms.

      Resolution
      Focused campaigns on application-based and bottom-of-funnel keywords with clear procurement intent.

      Result
      28% reduction in cost per qualified lead while maintaining lead volume.

      Outcome

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      Challenge
      Generic lead forms producing unqualified and incomplete enquiries.

      Resolution
      Redesigned forms into RFQ-based structured submissions capturing specifications, quantity, and timelines.

      Result
      2X increase in qualified RFQ submissions and higher enquiry relevance for sales teams.

      Outcome

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      Challenge
      Missed opportunities from repeat website visitors.

      Resolution
      Implemented display remarketing campaigns targeting decision-makers and engaged users.

      Result
      3.5X growth in remarketing engagement and 41% improvement in product page conversion rate.

      Results and Business Impact

      2X

      Increase in qualified RFQ submissions

      28%

      Reduction in cost per qualified lead

      41%

      Improvement in industrial product page conversion rates

      3.5X

      Growth in remarketing engagement

      Higher quality enquiries aligned with procurement requirements

      Improved coordination between marketing and sales qualification processes

      Why This Worked

      The strategy worked because PPC was aligned with industrial buying behavior rather than generic traffic acquisition.

      • Intent-based targeting attracted procurement-ready audiences
      • RFQ-focused forms improved enquiry qualification and sales efficiency
      • Structured remarketing captured high-value repeat visitors

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        Why This Worked

        The strategy worked because PPC was aligned with industrial buying behavior rather than generic traffic acquisition.

        • Intent-based targeting attracted procurement-ready audiences
        • RFQ-focused forms improved enquiry qualification and sales efficiency
        • Structured remarketing captured high-value repeat visitors
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