A content calendar for an industrial company's Instagram
An industrial Instagram works with four or five content pillars (process, products and capabilities, team and culture, clients and results, tips) rotated through a simple weekly rhythm of two to four posts, mixing reels, carousels and stories. Ideas come from the shop floor, sales questions and finished jobs; a monthly review of saves, shares and messages tells you what to repeat.
Guilherme Rodrigues ItinoseUpdated 2 min read
Key takeaways
- Pick four or five pillars and rotate them.
- Two to four posts a week, consistently, beat bursts.
- The shop floor and the sales team are the best idea sources.
- Mix reels, carousels and stories for different goals.
- Review monthly by saves, shares and inquiries.
Industrial Instagram profiles usually swing between silence and a burst of product photos. A calendar fixes the rhythm and the ideas.
Five content pillars
| Pillar | Examples |
|---|---|
| Process | Machining, cutting, welding, inspection in reels |
| Capabilities | Machines, materials, tolerances, what you make |
| Team and culture | Who runs the machines, training, milestones |
| Clients and results | Cases, testimonials, deliveries (with permission) |
| Tips and education | “How to send a drawing for a quote” carousels |
A simple weekly rhythm
| Day | Post |
|---|---|
| Monday | Reel of a process |
| Wednesday | Carousel with a tip or capability |
| Friday | Team, client or delivery |
| Daily | Stories from the floor |
Where ideas come from
- Questions customers ask sales.
- Jobs delivered this month.
- New machines, tools or people.
- Common mistakes in drawings and RFQs.
Measure what matters
Saves and shares show useful content; messages and profile clicks show business intent. Repeat formats that bring inquiries.
See our own feed on the social media page, and how we film content in video production.
When to outsource this
- Your Instagram posts only when someone remembers
- You do not know what to post beyond product photos
When not to
- Your buyers are not on Instagram at all and LinkedIn is your only channel
FAQ
How many posts per week?
Two to four is sustainable for most small companies. Consistency matters more than volume.
Who should produce content?
Someone close to operations with a simple routine, plus a monthly production day for photos and videos.
Can we post the same on LinkedIn?
Adapt it: LinkedIn favors text context and professional angles; reels and carousels can be reused with new captions.
What if we cannot show client parts?
Show process, your own products, team, inspection and generic examples, and ask clients for permission on specific jobs.
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