Lucius Machine

Lucius Machine and MFG

Tim first heard about MFG’s platform while browsing online. He was “trying to fill capacity and grow [his] shop” and “MFG seemed like a good fit,” said Tim. Tim then signed up for a demo and within a week had joined the platform as a machinist. Since joining MFG, Tim has won jobs in the double digits and seen his shop grow through repeat business and customer retention. Lucius Machine has received glowing reviews from buyers on their MFG profile, and Tim has found all levels and aspects of the MFG platform to be beneficial to the growth and maintenance of his company.

How Lucius Machine Uses MFG

Tim typically spends the last hour of every work day on MFG, looking for relevant jobs in his capacity. Secure in-app messaging provided through MFG allows Tim to reach out to the prospective buyer with any questions about the job. Once he’s reviewed the posted files and received the answers to any questions, Tim submits a quote on the platform. 

Once he’s won a job, Tim accepts the invoice processed through MFG and begins the high quality production on his end. MFG Transactions are processed through Stripe via MFG, ensuring all payments are secure. Lucius Machine also syncs their account with Quickbooks to quickly and easily send invoices and keep track of payments. Once the part is completed to the caliber Tim expects, the finished product is shipped to the buyer. “We utilize part tracking to keep the customer updated,”  said Tim. Tim’s use of the many offerings from MFG result in a streamlined process for him and a satisfied customer who is likely to return.

Another MFG offering Tim has taken advantage of is MFG Materials, featuring discount materials from suppliers across the continental United States. MFG Materials offers to beat the quote suppliers would typically get for their materials. “We’ve made a few purchases from MFG Materials,” said Tim. “They’ve been good quality.” 

 MFG Resulted in Winning Jobs and Repeat Business

Tim has seen great results for Lucius Machine during his time with MFG. Within one month of joining the platform, he’d already secured two jobs. Just over a year after joining, Tim has won almost twenty jobs through MFG. Tim hasn’t only received new business through the platform; Lucius Machine continues to grow from repeat customers as well. “Several customers from MFG have turned into repeat business,” said Tim. “One company is one of our top customers now.”

With both jobs from repeat customers and new jobs being won on a regular basis, Lucius Machine is on a good track with MFG. Tim noted the effect joining MFG has had on his business and its reach. “We were mostly doing local work prior to MFG,” said Tim. Now, Lucius Machine has “done jobs across the country”. 

About MFG

Are you interested in joining MFG as a manufacturer? Begin by registering on the MFG platform to create your account. This allows you to:

• Build profile pages optimized for SEO, highlighting your facility and unique manufacturing capabilities.
• Answer RFQs for real job opportunities, allowing you to grow your business.
• Minimize manufacturing down time and maximize marketing.
• Increase exposure, expand your customer audience, and generate more leads.

If you are a buyer seeking a custom manufactured part, register on the MFG platform here to access thousands of manufacturers and create an RFQ.

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