Expert Engineering & Manufacturing PR Agency
From our base in Sheffield, the heart of British industry, Altitude possesses a unique understanding of the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
We partner with ambitious companies to build resilient reputations, highlight market-leading innovation, and deliver measurable commercial impact.
As trusted advisors to industrial leaders, we translate your technical expertise and business vision into compelling narratives that build trust during periods of transformation and growth.
Manufacturing PR is less about mass-market publicity and more about building and protecting a company’s reputation where it matters most - with the businesses, investors, and talent that determine its commercial success.
Engineering & Manufacturing PR Agency
We provide strategic communications support designed to address the specific challenges and opportunities within the industrial sector. Our expertise includes:
Corporate Reputation Management: Building and protecting your reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation among customers, suppliers, and investors.
CEO & Executive Thought Leadership: We position your senior leaders as the definitive authorities in your field, securing high-profile platforms to share their insights and influence the market.
Strategic Trade Media Relations: We answer the question, "How do I get featured in top manufacturing publications?" by leveraging our media connections to secure positive coverage in the outlets that matter most to your customers and partners.
ESG & CSR: We help you articulate your sustainability goals and achievements, turning your environmental and social commitments into a powerful narrative that strengthens your brand reputation.
Crisis & Reputation Management: We provide expert counsel and rapid response for complex situations, including industrial accidents and supply chain disruptions, to protect your brand equity and maintain stakeholder confidence.
Media Training: We design bespoke training for you and your team to help increase confidence and preparedness.
Stakeholder & Partner PR: Maintaining clear and consistent communication with investors, supply chain partners, distributors, and regulatory bodies to build confidence and support long-term valuation.
Awards & Profile: We source, write and manage award-winning submissions to increase your profile with key stakeholders.
Why Choose Altitude for your Engineering & Manufacturing PR
We are experienced PR practitioners and have supported dozens of manufacturing and engineering companies on their growth journey.
A Strategic Partner for B2B Growth
At Altitude, we are more than just a PR agency; we are a strategic partner committed to achieving your commercial objectives. We build the critical relationships and execute the results-driven campaigns necessary for manufacturing and engineering companies to thrive.
Our commitment to excellence is independently recognised. Altitude was named New PR Consultancy of the Year 2023 by the Chartered Institute for Public Relations (CIPR) in its prestigious Excellence Awards. This award validates the strategic impact and quality of our work. It provides clients with the confidence that their reputation is being managed by an agency celebrated for delivering exceptional results.
A Collaborative Partnership Focused on Your Vision
We believe the best results come from a true partnership. Our team integrates with yours to define a clear vision and craft powerful narratives. By aligning our PR activity with your goals, we amplify your influence, drive sustainable growth, and help your business unlock its full potential.
TESTIMONIAL
“Jane Robinson, VP Sales & Marketing, IntelliAM PLC“In a new and evolving industry like ours, it's really important to be able to react quickly to news and comment on what's happening with AI in manufacturing around the world. Altitude have enabled us to do this easily.
As a PLC, we also have another layer of complexity in how we approach our messaging but Altitude have carefully navigated this and they manage to craft releases and responses to multiple stakeholders which have been a huge benefit to us.”
Jane Robinson
VP Sales & Marketing, IntelliAM PLC
British GlassWe devised a media training programme for senior managers to enable them to confidently comment on the energy crisis and glass manufacturing. Since then we’ve supported British Glass with PR campaigns to drive government policy change.
Henry Boot ConstructionWe support internal and external communication and continue to raise the profile of this PLC which is a leading construction services provider in the UK.
IntelliAM PLCLive BBC Breakfast coverage for our client IntelliAM, an AI-led manufacturing asset management company. We helped one of its senior team contribute to economic debate on Britain’s biggest news programme.
Our Manufacturing PR Services
Crisis & Reputation
Content & Thought Leadership
Our content experts can help highlight your manufacturing business’s products or services, build relationships and position your company as an industry leader through high-quality, compelling content
Awards & Profile
We can ensure your company’s contributions to the engineering and manufacturing industries are formally recognised by overseeing the entire awards application process.
Media Relations & Press Office
Altitude makes media relations as simple as possible for your manufacturing business to ensure that your messaging is heard.
PR Campaigns & Strategies
Altitude specialises in creating effective PR campaigns that help your manufacturing or engineering business stand out from your competitors.
CSR/ESG PR
We ensure your CSR or ESG activity and social value is shared and noticed. Through targeted media engagement and tapping into our contacts, we earn enthusiastic media coverage.
Media Training
Standing out in a crowd can be tough. But we’ll use our in-built curiosity and experience with top brands to help you develop the sharpest messages and the most effective consumer PR campaigns.
Stakeholder & Partner PR
Our team can help to drive value within a business or organisation. Engage your teams through clear internal communication, build better understanding and a stronger culture.
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Engineering & Manufacturing PR FAQs
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Public relations (PR) for the manufacturing and engineering sector is the strategic management of a company's reputation and communication with its key commercial audiences. It involves translating complex technical information and business-to-business (B2B) value propositions into compelling narratives that build trust, support lead generation, and attract skilled talent.
Unlike consumer PR, which often targets the general public, PR in this industrial context focuses on specific, high-value activities designed to influence decision-makers.
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In today's competitive industrial market, strategic public relations provides a distinct commercial advantage. By partnering with a specialist manufacturing PR agency, businesses can move beyond simple brand awareness to achieve measurable outcomes that drive growth and build long-term value.
The primary benefits of a strategic PR programme is around reputation and growth. By building credibility and authority in key trade media, PR directly supports the sales cycle. It helps businesses access new markets, support diversification, and builds the trust required to win high-value contracts.
Does manufacturing PR help build reputation?
In an industry where trust is paramount, PR allows you to control your company's narrative. It showcases your commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, building a strong reputation that differentiates you from competitors and protects you during a crisis.
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PR is a powerful tool for employer branding. By highlighting your company culture, technological advancements, and career opportunities, it helps you attract the best engineers, technicians, and managers in a tight labour market and fosters pride among existing employees.
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Consistent, professional communication is vital for maintaining confidence across your entire supply chain and with investors. Strategic PR ensures your stakeholders understand your vision, progress, and long-term stability, making you a more attractive partner and investment.
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Thought Leadership in trade media provides the platform to showcase your expertise. Through expert commentary, case studies, and by-lined articles, it positions you and your leaders as the go-to experts in your field, allowing you to shape industry conversations and influence customer preferences.