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METRIC MARINE Building a Unified Shopify Platform Anchored in Technology


  • IM Digital x Metric Marine Case Study

Streamlining operations, enhancing CX, and driving sales for a leading supplier of equipment for the marine industry. As a leader in marine tools and supplies, Metric Marine needed a solution to navigate the complex waters of B2B and B2C sales on their Shopify site. They were searching for a way to unify these distinct audiences, each with unique needs and expectations, without compromising the customer experience

Services

  • Experience Design
  • Commerce Engineering
  • Growth Marketing

Commerce Solutions

  • Elevate

Partners

  • Shopify
  • Klaviyo
Metric Marine B2B homepage with a personalized greeting and category cards for Safety, Lab Supplies, Pumps, and Fixtures
Metric Marine Shopify product listing page for Sanding Abrasives with category filters, stock status, and Add to Cart buttons
Metric Marine Shopify catalog page showing Abrasives, Sealants, Cleaning, and Electronics categories with subcategory grids

Strategy & Solution

M Digital partnered with Metric Marine to develop a comprehensive digital strategy that unified their B2B and B2C operations on Shopify. This included a custom platform designed to manage complex orders and integrate business tools, PunchOut integration for streamlined purchasing, an integrated tech stack with Klaviyo, Elevar, and Gorgias for enhanced functionality, and a modern, user-friendly website design that reflected Metric Marine's brand identity.

Metric Marine mobile product page for the 3M Respirator 6000 Series showing price, stock status, and Add to CartMetric Marine mobile navigation showing Featured categories and a full Shop Categories list with icons for each product typeMetric Marine mobile Product Categories page showing Abrasives, Cleaning, Adhesives, and Fasteners category tiles
Metric Marine branded shipping container being lifted by crane over a stack of containers at a marine port

Results

This project showcased our expertise in delivering complex B2B solutions within the Shopify ecosystem. We are proud of our ability to successfully integrate a customized B2B platform, demonstrating our technical proficiency and commitment to exceeding client expectations. The project also saw a rapid turnaround with immediate results. Metric Marine saw a significant return on investment within 30 days of launch, generating new revenue streams and experiencing tangible growth.

Metric Marine logo variations across six brand color backgrounds: light blue, gray, charcoal, navy, orange, and teal
Metric Marine logo redesign, from a detailed caliper illustration to a clean navy wordmark with a geometric MM icon
Metric Marine brand stationery set including a purchase order letterhead, business cards, and a navy branded envelope

From our partners

We’re spending less and driving sales more efficiently. It’s the best of both worlds.
Kevin Mogyoros — COO and CFO
Metric Marine branded shipping boxes stacked near a loading dock door, showing navy and white packaging with the MM logo
Metric Marine B2C mobile homepage hero with a worker in safety gear and headline Equipment and Supplies to Get the Job DoneMetric Marine mobile Quick Order page with SKU and quantity fields, showing two B2B line items totaling over $6,700Metric Marine mobile Request a Quote form with item code, quantity, and image fields for B2B customers needing custom pricing

We're dedicated to fostering this lasting partnership and supporting Metric Marine's success through ongoing technical support and maintenance to ensure a seamless website experience. We are also eager to collaborate with Metric Marine on future development initiatives, which may include expanding their product catalog, implementing new features, and optimizing their user experience based on data insights and customer feedback. As a trusted advisor, we're committed to providing strategic guidance on best practices in commerce, digital marketing, and more innovative solutions to drive Metric Marine's continued growth.