Industries
Manufacturing Research
US manufacturing is experiencing rapid transformative growth that will shape the market for decades to come. Industry leaders are investing in the digital transformation, from smart factories to digital twins, to improve efficiency and enhance maintenance. Shortages in skilled labor are also driving the adoption of advanced robotics and the automation of increasingly complex and varied tasks. Manufacturers of the future are focused on building sustainable and resilient businesses that will continue to thrive in an increasingly complex economic environment. They know where they should invest resources to risk-proof their organization and get ahead of the competition.
How research can help
Market research helps manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and industrial automation software brands to better understand industry trends and evolving customer needs. Our team brings their experience conducting research across the spectrum of manufacturing, from industrial pumps to consumer electronics, to help our clients understand their full value chain and win competitive advantage.
Our approach
It can be challenging for market researchers to navigate the complex network of decision-makers in manufacturing. Major decisions on significant investments can be made by a small group of individuals at different locations and/or levels of an organization – and those individuals can be hard to find if you don’t know where to look. Often, those decision-makers are heavily involved in the manufacturing process and are rarely sitting at a desk, which makes them less likely to respond to surveys. And when you do get hold of them, they have little time for people who don’t understand the ins and outs of their industry. That’s why it’s important to work with a research agency with a track record of manufacturing research that truly understands the nuances of specific industry audiences.
What we bring to every manufacturing project:
Deep experience in manufacturing
Our team has extensive experience in providing market research to companies that manufacture a wide range of products, from industrial adhesives to consumer electronics.
An understanding of different manufacturing audiences
Whether your focus is onsite managers or senior executives, we can reach and interview them with confidence.
Trusted by leaders in the manufacturing industry to find answers to tough questions
We have delivered tangible insights that have shaped product launches, go-to-market strategies, loyalty programs, brand development and acquisitions.
Our industry experience

How we help our clients
Customers & Decision-Making
Manufacturing audiences that we reach
Architects / specifiers
Contractors / subs
COO / Operations Managers
Fleet Managers
Maintenance Leads / Managers
MRO Decision makers
Procurement
Retailers / Wholesalers
Site Managers
Supply Chain Leads / Managers
Manufacturing expertise
Adhesives & Sealants
Automotive (tires, garage doors/openers, lubricants, fuel)
Cleaning products (surface cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, mops)
Consumables (hand towels, soaps)
Consumer electronics (laptops, monitors, mice, printers)
Controls & Switches
Cutting products (waterjet, laser and plasma cutters)
Dispensers (soap / paper)
Horticultural containers
Industrial Pumps
Lighting (light bulbs)
Mice & Keyboards
Packaged foods (frozen foods, frozen snacks)
Paint & Coatings (interior, exterior)
Paint (paint, brushes, primer)
Pipes and fittings
PPE (headwear, eyewear, protective gloves, disinfectant)
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Roofing (shingles, TPO, EPDM)
Siding & Trim
Structural materials (wood, cement, steel)
Tools (hand tools, power tools, drills, framing nailers)
Talk to us about your manufacturing research needs today
Nik Werk, Managing Director
nik.werk@werkinsight.com
+1 (615) 236-6404
Adam Jones, Executive Director
adam.jones@werkinsight.com