The verdict in three sentences
An aerospace or rail buyer looking for a foundry starts with an online capabilities search: process, alloy, part weight, certification. For a 70-employee aluminium foundry in Berlin, an industrial website built for those queries costs 12,000 to 22,000 EUR and ships in 8 weeks. The core of the project is three things: a capabilities sheet with hard numbers, verifiable EN 9100 and ISO 14001 pages and an RFQ form that accepts 3D files.
What an industrial buyer looks for before contacting you
Tier 1 buyers shortlist suppliers online before any visit. They filter in seconds: does your foundry pour 35 kg sand castings? Are you EN 9100 certified? What machining capacity do you have in-house? If the answer is not on the site, the RFQ goes to a competitor in Saxony or Poland.
| Information sought | Expected format on the site | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Processes | Green sand, no-bake sand, gravity die casting | Just "aluminium foundry" |
| Weight range | 0.2 to 80 kg, with maximum dimensions | No figures at all |
| Alloys | EN AC-42100, 42000, 43000, 21100 with T6 heat treatment | Incomplete list |
| Certifications | EN 9100, ISO 14001, number, body, expiry date | Logo with no downloadable certificate |
| Inspection | X-ray, dye penetrant, CMM | Not mentioned |
| Batch sizes | Prototypes, small and medium series (10 to 5,000 parts) | Vague on volumes |
2026 budget and site content
The site must be fast, bilingual German-English (many OEMs buying from Germany are French, British or Scandinavian) and built to rank for queries like "aluminium sand casting EN 9100". Berlin agency rates run roughly 25 to 35% above those in French regional cities.
| Item | 2026 range (excl. VAT) | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery, sitemap, technical copywriting | 2,000 to 3,800 EUR | 2 weeks |
| Bilingual design and build (8 to 12 pages) | 5,500 to 9,500 EUR | 4 weeks |
| Interactive capabilities sheet (filters by process, weight, alloy) | 1,600 to 3,000 EUR | 1 week |
| Certification pages with downloadable PDFs | 500 to 1,100 EUR | 3 days |
| RFQ form with STEP, IGES, PDF upload up to 50 MB | 1,200 to 2,400 EUR | 1 week |
| Shop floor photo and video shoot | 1,200 to 2,200 EUR | 2 days |
The RFQ form must store drawings securely, since many aerospace customers require confidentiality of technical data. EU hosting, file encryption and automatic deletion after 12 months reassure purchasing departments and keep you aligned with GDPR.
SEO: target buyer queries
Search volumes are small but highly qualified. A query such as "gravity die casting aluminium Germany" brings few visits, yet each can be worth a 50,000 EUR series. Create one page per process and one per sector (aerospace, rail, defence, medical), each with sample parts, tolerances and real photos. List the foundry on buyer directories such as the BDG foundry association listings and European sourcing platforms, linking to the capabilities sheet.
Mini case study
Markus, managing director of an aluminium foundry near Berlin (70 employees, 10.5 million EUR revenue), receives 3 quote requests a month, almost all through his network. He invests 16,800 EUR in a bilingual site with capabilities sheet and RFQ form. Six months later, the site produces 5 qualified RFQs a month. With a 15% conversion rate and an average order of 30,000 EUR, that is about 0.75 orders a month, or 270,000 EUR of extra annual revenue. At a 12% contribution margin, the site pays for itself in about 6 months.
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FAQ
How much does a foundry capabilities website cost in 2026?
Budget 12,000 to 22,000 EUR in Berlin for a bilingual 8 to 12 page site with capabilities sheet and RFQ form. A site without technical data costs less but rarely produces RFQs.
Should we publish our EN 9100 certificates?
Yes, as PDFs with number, certification body and expiry date. Buyers check these in the IAQG OASIS database, which lists more than 25,000 certified sites.
How do we secure 3D files sent by customers?
With encrypted upload, EU hosting, access restricted to the estimating team and deletion after 12 months. This module costs 1,200 to 2,400 EUR depending on file sizes.
Does the site need an English version?
In most cases, yes: 30 to 50% of an aerospace foundry's customers are foreign. The English version adds about 15% to the budget.
How long before the first RFQs arrive?
First requests often come within 2 to 4 months, faster if you share the site with customers and on LinkedIn. Organic search reaches cruising speed around 9 to 12 months.
Let's scope your project. Send us your processes, certifications and target sectors: we will price an industrial capabilities website with RFQ for an indicative 12,000 to 22,000 EUR over 8 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
