The industries where Apex wins customers
Depending on the industry, typically 2 to 5 per cent of the companies contacted become serious prospects, and more in the best campaigns. Find your own and see who Apex finds for you.
Work out the return with your own figuresWe search by need and problem
Apex looks at what shows on a company's website: what it does, for whom, where, and what it might need. A few example questions a search starts from:
Energy-intensive plants where the technology runs around the clock: cold stores, mills, oil presses, dairies, intensive livestock farms
Online shops with non-perishable goods: toys, books, DIY, pet supplies, supplements, thousands of products and daily dispatch
Injection moulding, extrusion, film-blowing and bottle-blowing plants with their own production line that make in-house
Three- and four-star wellness hotels in Hungary and Slovakia, with their own restaurant and at least fifteen rooms
Companies that state ISO 27001 or NIS2 exposure, with their own system administrator or operator
Event technology contractors and pyrotechnicians who fire their own shows, in six countries, leaving out organisers
These are the most common industries. If yours is not among them, Apex will track it down too: get in touch and we will see who it can reach for you.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers, machinists and suppliers whose website reveals what they make and for whom.
Injection moulding and plastics
Makes plastic parts and products for other manufacturers and brands. Apex finds companies that run their own production and need plastic parts or tooling.
Metalworking and machining
Supplies machined and turned metal parts to machine builders and suppliers. Apex finds the machine builders and suppliers that buy parts.
Sheet metal, welding, laser cutting
Makes sheet metal parts, welded structures and laser-cut components to order. Apex finds manufacturers that need steel structures or components.
Machine building and industrial automation
Builds production lines and automated equipment for plants. Apex finds companies that run their own production line and need machinery and automation.
Toolmaking
Designs and makes moulds and press tools for manufacturers. Apex finds plastics and metal processors with their own tooling needs.
Surface treatment (plating, powder coating)
Provides plating, powder coating and corrosion protection for metal firms. Apex finds metalworking and structural fabrication firms that order surface treatment.
Industrial maintenance, refrigeration, air conditioning
Provides industrial refrigeration, air conditioning and maintenance contracts for plants and warehouses. Apex finds temperature-sensitive plants across several sites.
Packaging materials and packaging technology
Supplies boxes, film and packaging machines to manufacturers and online shops. Apex finds those that pack and dispatch goods from their own warehouse.
Electronics manufacturing and cable assembly
Makes circuit boards, wiring harnesses and electronic assemblies as a supplier. Apex finds companies with their own product development and manufacturing.
Woodworking and furniture
Makes bespoke furniture, joinery and timber products to order. Apex finds interior designers, hotels and office developers looking to fit out their spaces.
Workwear and textile manufacturing
Makes and embroiders workwear, corporate textiles and branded clothing. Apex finds plants, warehouses and hospitality venues that need uniforms or workwear.
Printing and signage
Makes print, packaging and promotional items for companies. Apex finds those that run their own brand, a packaged product or events.
Industrial cleaning
Provides industrial cleaning, machine cleaning and plant hygiene for manufacturers. Apex finds plants and food processors where plant hygiene is required.
Energy and building services
Companies in energy and building services that look for high-consumption sites.
Energy services and efficiency
Provides energy procurement and efficiency upgrades for energy-intensive companies. Apex finds plants and logistics centres that run continuous technology on their own sites.
Solar and storage for business
Installs industrial solar and energy storage for companies with their own premises. Apex finds plants and halls that describe their own sites and technology.
Building services and ventilation
Designs and installs heating, ventilation and building services for halls and offices. Apex finds contractors and developers of halls and offices.
Logistics
Hauliers, warehousing and fleet companies that look for customers with regular deliveries.
B2B logistics and parcel delivery
Provides freight and parcel delivery for online shops and manufacturers. Apex finds those that ship from their own warehouse every day.
Warehousing and fulfilment
Provides warehousing and order fulfilment for online shops. Apex finds online shops and importers that ship to several markets.
International freight and forwarding
Arranges international freight and forwarding for exporting companies. Apex finds manufacturers and traders that ship to several countries.
Fleet management and vehicle servicing
Provides fleet management, servicing and tyre services for company vehicle fleets. Apex finds those with their own delivery or a team working in the field.
IT and software
IT and software companies that look for customers running their own systems or going digital.
IT infrastructure and systems management
Runs servers, networks and cloud for companies with support. Apex finds multi-site companies that use their own systems.
Custom software development
Develops custom software and integrations for business processes. Apex finds those that run their own systems or an online service.
Software resale and licensing
Sells boxed and cloud software, licences and support packages to companies. Apex finds those that run their own systems.
Cybersecurity
Provides security audits, protection and monitoring for companies. Apex finds those that run an online service, a customer portal or a certified system.
ERP and business systems implementation
Implements and tailors enterprise resource planning systems for companies. Apex finds multi-site or exporting manufacturers and traders.
Professional services
Professional service providers who build on the ongoing needs of companies.
Accounting and payroll
Provides accounting, payroll and tax advice for companies. Apex finds businesses that run several sites or several lines of business.
Staffing and recruitment
Provides temporary staff and recruitment for companies. Apex finds those that advertise jobs on their website and are looking to hire.
Legal and company services
Provides legal advice and company services for businesses. Apex finds companies present in several countries and those that export.
Marketing and PR agency
Runs marketing, campaigns and PR for companies. Apex finds those that run their own online shop or a multilingual website.
Translation and localisation
Provides specialist translation and website localisation for exporting companies. Apex finds those whose website already runs in several languages or describes a foreign market.
Grant writing and consultancy
Writes grant applications and advises on development for companies. Apex finds manufacturing and agricultural firms that run their own premises and technology.
Quality management and ISO certification
Implements ISO certification and quality management for manufacturers and service firms. Apex finds those that work in a supply chain or state a certification.
Food safety software and consultancy
Provides traceability, audits and HACCP compliance for food companies. Apex finds those with a plant, a kitchen or a warehouse.
Occupational and fire safety
Provides occupational safety, fire safety and training for companies with premises. Apex finds plants and warehouses where this is required.
Construction and property
Construction and property companies that look for building and developing customers.
Construction and subcontracting
Takes on construction and specialist trade work for investors and main contractors. Apex finds investors, main contractors and property developers that run projects.
Building materials manufacturing and trade
Makes and sells building materials to contractors and shops. Apex finds construction and renovation firms by region.
Industrial property and warehouse construction
Builds and lets industrial halls to manufacturers and logistics firms. Apex finds multi-site manufacturing and warehousing companies.
Facility management, security, cleaning
Provides cleaning, maintenance and security for office buildings and plants. Apex finds sites, office buildings and plants where this is an ongoing service.
Trade and supply
Traders and suppliers that look for customers who order regularly.
Industrial wholesale
Sells raw materials, parts and industrial products to manufacturers. Apex finds plants that run their own production and maintenance.
Office equipment and supplies
Supplies office equipment, printers and stationery to companies. Apex finds multi-site and office-based companies.
Hotel and hospitality supply
Supplies equipment, textiles and ingredients to hotels and restaurants. Apex finds accommodation and hospitality venues by region.
Medical equipment and supply
Supplies equipment, consumables and instruments to practices and clinics. Apex finds private practices and healthcare providers.
Event technology and promotional gifts
Provides event technology and promotional gifts for companies and organisers. Apex finds those that run an event, an exhibition or their own brand.
Education
Training and education companies that look for customers with a constant need for new talent.
Dual training and vocational education
Organises dual training and vocational partnerships for manufacturers. Apex finds those looking for skilled workers on their website.
Corporate training and language teaching
Provides leadership training and language teaching for companies. Apex finds companies present in several countries and those that export.
Agriculture and food
Agriculture and food suppliers that look for manufacturing and processing customers.
Food processing machinery and supply
Supplies processing and packaging machinery to food plants. Apex finds food producers and processors.
Agricultural machinery and inputs
Sells agricultural machinery, parts and inputs to farms. Apex finds agricultural and processing companies by region.
Finance and automotive
Financial service providers and automotive suppliers that look for corporate customers.
Business and fleet insurance
Provides business property, liability and fleet insurance for companies. Apex finds companies with their own premises and vehicle fleets.
Leasing and factoring
Provides asset leasing and factoring for companies. Apex finds manufacturing and trading companies that run their own machinery or vehicle fleets.
Automotive supply
Makes parts and assemblies for the automotive chain. Apex finds suppliers that run their own production and hold certification.
A company as Apex sees it
- The company name, website and contact details: email, phone, the contact's name and role.
- What it does: a short summary and the activities as they show on its website.
- Where it is: town and country, so you can filter to your own operating area.
- For a foreign company, the description in your language, translated from the company's native-language website.
- The website's languages and markets: it shows where it sells and in what language it communicates.
Apex shows these only inside the system, within the approved target group.
A closed system.
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