Bridgeline Digital announced that an 80‑year‑old precision metalworking manufacturer selected its HawkSearch platform to power search and product discovery on the manufacturer’s WooCommerce e‑commerce site. The partnership expands HawkSearch’s presence into the industrial manufacturing sector, a key growth area for Bridgeline’s AI‑driven product discovery solutions.
The manufacturer, which has more than 80 years of industry heritage, will use HawkSearch’s AI‑powered search, visual search, and analytics capabilities to improve product navigation and conversion on its online storefront. The contract adds a significant, high‑margin revenue stream to Bridgeline’s core product portfolio and reinforces the company’s strategy of expanding HawkSearch into new verticals.
Bridgeline’s CEO Ari Kahn said the win is part of the company’s record second quarter, the strongest for new logo sales in company history, and reflects the growing momentum across industrial verticals. "HawkSearch is becoming the platform of choice for manufacturers who are serious about growing their online revenue," Kahn added.
The contract comes as Bridgeline’s Q1 2026 results showed revenue of $3.91 million, up slightly from $3.8 million in the prior year period, and a net loss of $0.01 per share, a marked improvement from the $0.06 per share loss reported a year earlier. The new customer win supports the company’s goal of driving higher average annual recurring revenue per customer and accelerating its shift toward recurring software revenue.
The partnership demonstrates continued demand for Bridgeline’s AI‑enabled search technology and positions the company to capture additional high‑margin contracts in the industrial manufacturing space, further diversifying its customer base beyond its traditional e‑commerce and retail clients.
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