Sleeman & Hawken
Client Overview
Sleeman & Hawken is a long-established supplier of diesel engines, generators and genuine spare parts, serving customers across the marine, industrial, agricultural and construction sectors.
Founded in the late 1940s, the family-run business has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, product knowledge and exceptional customer service. Operating from Teignmouth, Devon, they supply customers throughout the UK and internationally, representing a number of leading engine and generator manufacturers.
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The Brief
Sleeman & Hawken approached us to support the development of their digital presence, alongside strengthening their ongoing marketing activity.
The brief included assisting with the build of a new website, managing their social media channels, creating regular content and supporting wider brand communications through both digital and printed materials.
There was a clear focus on improving visibility, communicating the depth of their expertise and creating a consistent brand presence across all customer touchpoints.
Our Approach
We worked closely with the Sleeman & Hawken team to understand the business, their customer base and the specialist industries they operate within.
Our role included:
Website development support
Social media management
Content and blog creation
Digital marketing support
Design of annual Christmas cards and calendars
By combining technical industry knowledge with a clear content strategy, we helped create a marketing approach that reflected the professionalism and expertise of the business.
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The Project
Working alongside the Sleeman & Hawken team and their previous agency, we supported the development of a new website designed to improve user experience and make it easier for customers to find products, services and technical information.
Alongside the website project, we developed regular blog content covering company updates, customer stories, product information and industry news, helping to keep the website fresh and relevant while supporting wider marketing activity.
We also managed their social media presence, creating content designed to increase engagement, strengthen brand awareness and showcase the expertise behind the business.
To further support the brand, we designed annual Christmas cards and calendars, creating professional marketing materials that reflected the company's identity and longstanding reputation within the industry.
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The Outcome
Through a combination of website support, content creation and ongoing marketing activity, Sleeman & Hawken now benefit from a stronger and more consistent digital presence.
The project helped improve how the business communicates with customers, showcase its technical expertise and reinforce the reputation it has built over many decades within the engine and generator industry.
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