Industrial ecommerce that handles the scale and complexity your sector demands.
Tens of thousands of SKUs, quote-driven purchasing, ERP integration, and legacy system modernisation. Industrial ecommerce is not a retail problem. We build Magento 2 platforms that treat it as the enterprise challenge it is.
We build ecommerce platforms that can carry the weight of industrial complexity.
Industrial and scientific ecommerce is a different discipline to retail. Catalogues run to tens of thousands of SKUs. Products have complex technical specifications, compliance documentation, and datasheet requirements. Purchasing is often quote-driven or account-based. Legacy ERP systems need to be modernised or integrated rather than replaced. We build Magento 2 platforms for businesses in this sector that are architected from the ground up to handle this level of complexity, and that are built to last.
Industrial ecommerce is an enterprise problem, not a retail one.
The top ten players control 60% of the UK industrial supplies market, creating significant pressure on mid-market operators to digitalise. But the complexity of industrial ecommerce, large catalogues with deep technical attributes, quote and approval-based purchasing, legacy ERP dependencies, and account-specific pricing, means most agencies are not equipped to build it properly. The result is either an underspecified platform that does not serve trade buyers well, or a stalled project that never reaches production. We have the technical depth to do it right.
Every feature your industrial buyers need to purchase with confidence.
We build industrial ecommerce platforms with the features that matter at this scale: attribute-rich catalogue management for tens of thousands of SKUs, faceted search and advanced filtering by technical specification, quote request functionality for high-value or configured items, technical datasheet and conformity document downloads attached to individual products, account-based pricing with contract rates synced from your ERP, approval workflows for multi-user procurement accounts, and bulk order entry. For businesses with made-to-order products, we also build product configurators that handle dimensional or specification-based ordering.
Magento 2 is the only platform built for industrial ecommerce at scale.
Industrial ecommerce requires a platform that can carry enormous catalogues without performance degradation, handle deeply complex product attributes, manage account-based pricing at scale, and integrate with legacy ERP systems that were not designed with ecommerce in mind. Magento 2 is the platform that meets all of these requirements. These are high-value projects with long contract lifetimes, and the investment in the right platform pays back quickly when the alternative is a system that creates operational friction and loses sales.
Which platform is right for your industrial business?
Shopify Plus is not the right platform for most industrial and scientific ecommerce businesses. It is a retail platform that has added B2B features, and the limits become apparent quickly at industrial scale. Catalogue size limits, restricted attribute management, limited account pricing logic, and constrained ERP integration all create problems that require expensive workarounds or third-party apps that add cost and fragility. Magento 2 is a purpose-built enterprise ecommerce platform. For industrial businesses with complex catalogues, quote-based purchasing, and serious ERP dependencies, it is the right choice.
Get found by buyers who are ready to purchase.
Industrial and scientific buyers search for specific products, part numbers, and technical specifications. A well-structured Magento 2 platform with solid technical SEO architecture gives your business sustainable organic visibility for the searches your customers are already making. We build every site with category structure, attribute-driven filtering pages, and technical SEO foundations in place from day one. We also offer ongoing SEO support to compound your organic growth month on month.
What to look for in an industrial ecommerce agency
Enterprise Magento 2 experience
Industrial ecommerce at scale requires deep Magento 2 expertise, not just familiarity. Ask for live examples of large catalogue builds and ERP integrations they have delivered.
ERP integration capability
Your pricing, stock, and product data lives in your ERP. Your agency needs proven experience integrating Magento 2 with the specific systems you run, not just a general claim of integration experience.
Large catalogue architecture
Managing tens of thousands of SKUs with complex attributes requires careful planning at the architecture stage. Ask how they approach attribute design, search, and filtering for large industrial catalogues.
Quote and approval workflow experience
If your sales process includes quote requests or multi-user approval workflows, your agency should have built these before. It is specialist functionality that requires a considered approach.
Performance at scale
A large catalogue only delivers value if the platform performs. Your agency should have a clear approach to caching, search infrastructure, and Core Web Vitals for sites with deep product ranges.
Long-term development capacity
Industrial ecommerce platforms evolve constantly. Choose an agency with structured support and the team size to keep developing your platform after launch, not just during the build.
How we approach an industrial ecommerce project
Discovery
We get under the skin of your business, your customers, your catalogue complexity, and your current platform pain points before we recommend anything.
Platform & Architecture
We recommend the right platform for your specific situation and design the information architecture, URL structure, and SEO foundations before a line of code is written.
Design & Build
Our designers and developers work together to build your store. Every decision is made with conversion, performance, and your brand in mind.
Launch & Grow
We support your launch and stay involved after it. Whether that is SEO, CRO, new features, or ongoing support, we are here for the long term.
Questions about industrial ecommerce
Industrial and scientific ecommerce platforms are among the more complex builds we take on, reflecting the scale of catalogues, the depth of integrations, and the technical requirements involved. Projects typically start from £30,000 + VAT and can be significantly higher for enterprise-grade platforms with ERP integration, quote management, and tens of thousands of SKUs. We will scope your project in detail before any commitment and offer flexible payment structures.
Industrial ecommerce projects typically take between five and twelve months from discovery to launch, depending on catalogue size, integration complexity, and the extent of custom functionality required. Legacy system migration often adds to the timeline. If you have a specific deadline, get in touch and we will give you an honest assessment of what is achievable.
Magento 2 is the right platform for almost every industrial and scientific ecommerce business. The combination of large catalogues, complex product specifications, quote-driven purchasing, account-based pricing, and legacy ERP integration makes Magento 2 the only realistic choice at this level of complexity. Shopify Plus is not built for this use case and would require extensive workarounds that add cost and risk without delivering the required functionality.
Core requirements for industrial ecommerce include: catalogue management for tens of thousands of SKUs with complex product attributes and technical specifications, quote request functionality for high-value or configured items, technical datasheet and conformity document downloads, account-based pricing with contract rates, ERP and inventory system integration, and approval workflows for multi-user procurement accounts. Many industrial businesses also require product configurators for made-to-order items.
Yes. Large catalogue management is something we handle routinely on Magento 2. We design the attribute architecture, category structure, and filtering logic to make large catalogues navigable and searchable, and we build the import and synchronisation processes that keep product data accurate when it is mastered in your ERP or PIM system. Performance at scale is a core part of how we build, not something we optimise after the fact.
Many industrial and scientific businesses are running on legacy ERP systems and outdated ecommerce platforms, or no ecommerce platform at all. We start with a thorough discovery phase to map your existing systems, data structures, and integration points before designing the new architecture. We then build the integrations to your ERP or WMS so that the new platform operates in sync with your existing back office from day one. This is high-value, specialist work with few agencies in the UK doing it properly.
Yes. Every platform we build can be covered by one of our support packages, from ad-hoc development to a dedicated monthly retainer. Industrial ecommerce platforms evolve continuously as catalogues grow, integrations change, and new features are needed. We are set up to be a long-term development partner, not just a build agency.
Not at all. We work with businesses across the UK and beyond. Many of our best client relationships are fully remote and work extremely well.
