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Crane Index Research

The supplier shortlist a machine builds before the tender

How cleanly AI search engines read the UK's industrial and manufacturing firms, and why manufacturing AI visibility now decides who lands on the shortlist.

This benchmark measures how cleanly AI engines read a UK manufacturer or industrial supplier's own website, and whether they can take its products, standards and approvals off the page correctly. In the run measured on 6 August 2026, 131 of 176 manufacturing and industrial sites returned enough for a machine to score at all.

A procurement lead with a housing to source or a drive to specify no longer begins at a trade directory. She asks an assistant, in plain words, which firms can make the part to the standard, hold the current approval and supply at the volume the contract needs, and the machine answers with a shortlist drawn up before a tender document is written. A maker the engine could not read is not on it. Industrial orders are large and placed slowly, so the cost of that absence is quiet and severe: the firm is left out of a contest it never saw open, and never learns why.

On 6 August 2026 we ran the leading manufacturing and industrial organisations through the Crane Index, our three-scanner AI Visibility Suite. Of the 176 home pages we approached, 45 could not be read by a machine at all: 28 refused an automated reader, 12 gave it no response and 5 serve pages that do not exist until scripts run. Of the 131 a machine could read, not one reached 70 out of 100, and the field is led by Konecranes at 69, with Amcor next at 68. Every figure here is a first-party measurement, the full dated result set is archived, and we re-run the scan and report the movement.

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The sixty-second read

  • The finding: 131 of the 176 sites we approached could be read by a machine, and not one of them reached 70 out of 100 on the Crane Index.
  • The money: when a buyer asks an engine to shortlist suppliers, an illegible site is simply not on the list. The demand does not vanish, it goes to a legible competitor free, while your paid channels buy it back at a rising cost per acquisition.
  • The pattern to watch: in the two flagship studies, the FTSE 100 and the UK's biggest online retailers, one mechanical habit separated the top of the field from the bottom, valid structured data and one identity a machine can resolve. That is a markup sprint, not a rebuild, so a median can move faster than a board expects.

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Across the 131 readable sites the Crane Index ran from 20 to 69. Not one reached 70, 24 sat between 55 and 69, 55 between 40 and 54, and 52 below 40. The strongest of the three reads was Agent Readiness at a median of 65, and the weakest was Brand Representation at 15, whether a machine can confirm from your own site who you are.

The Crane Index

Manufacturing and Industrial — Crane Index (AI Visibility Suite)

Measured 6 August 2026 · 131 of 176 sites readable by a machine · tap a column to sort, a row to open the full breakdown

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# Crane IndexThe composite of the three reads: one number for how well a machine can find, act on and trust this site. Ranked highest to lowest. AI Search ReadinessCan the engines that read the live site, AI Overviews, Perplexity, ChatGPT with search, resolve the company and extract what it sells, to whom? Entity coherence, structured data, extractable answers. Agent ReadinessCan an automated agent get in and act? Door-open access for AI crawlers, machine-readable actions, operability, discovery. Brand RepresentationCan a machine confirm from the site who this company is? Identity markup, disambiguation to the real-world entity, authority links, rights signals. Details
1 Konecraneskonecranes.com 69 77 64 65

AI Search · 77

Entity coherence75
Structured data43
Extractable answers83
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 64

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 65

Identity79
Disambiguation100
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (3)
  • 2 images missing alt text
  • Some AI agents refused at the edge (ClaudeBot, GPTBot)
Crane Index over time72 to 69 (-3 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 726 August 2026: 69
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

2 Amcoramcor.com 68 75 86 43

AI Search · 75

Entity coherence75
Structured data43
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access100

Agent · 86

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery100

Representation · 43

Identity79
Disambiguation30
Authority links10
Rights signals50
Crane Index over time68 to 68 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 686 August 2026: 68
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

3 Crown Holdingscrowncork.com 66 66 92 41

AI Search · 66

Entity coherence47
Structured data57
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access91

Agent · 92

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery100

Representation · 41

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links10
Rights signals100
  • 2 images missing alt text
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time67 to 66 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 676 August 2026: 66
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

4= Dassault Aviationdassault-aviation.com/en 65 70 87 38

AI Search · 70

Entity coherence64
Structured data57
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 87

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 38

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links30
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
Crane Index over time65 to 65 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 656 August 2026: 65
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

4= KUKAkuka.com 65 73 89 32

AI Search · 73

Entity coherence78
Structured data68
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 89

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 32

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • 4 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time66 to 65 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 666 August 2026: 65
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

6 Packaging Corporation of Americapackagingcorp.com 64 73 87 32

AI Search · 73

Entity coherence69
Structured data57
Extractable answers83
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 87

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 32

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
Crane Index over time66 to 64 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 666 August 2026: 64
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

7= International Paperinternationalpaper.com 63 64 87 37

AI Search · 64

Entity coherence78
Structured data43
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 87

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 37

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time65 to 63 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 656 August 2026: 63
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

7= Smurfit WestRocksmurfitwestrock.com 63 64 87 37

AI Search · 64

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 87

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 37

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 1 image missing alt text
Crane Index over time63 to 63 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 636 August 2026: 63
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

7= Trimbletrimble.com/en 63 68 83 37

AI Search · 68

Entity coherence58
Structured data43
Extractable answers83
Readability90
Access100

Agent · 83

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 37

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • 4 images missing alt text
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time65 to 63 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 656 August 2026: 63
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

10= Johnson Controlsjohnsoncontrols.com 62 67 84 36

AI Search · 67

Entity coherence69
Structured data32
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 84

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 36

Identity79
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (3)
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time60 to 62 (+2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 62
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

10= Symboticsymbotic.com 62 69 82 34

AI Search · 69

Entity coherence64
Structured data57
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 82

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 34

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
Crane Index over time64 to 62 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 646 August 2026: 62
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

12 CRHcrh.com 61 64 87 32

AI Search · 64

Entity coherence47
Structured data57
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 87

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 32

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links50
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • 14 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time60 to 61 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 61
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

13 Howmet Aerospacehowmet.com 60 60 86 33

AI Search · 60

Entity coherence47
Structured data57
Extractable answers33
Readability85
Access96

Agent · 86

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 33

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links40
Rights signals50
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time60 to 60 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 60
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

14 Novantanovanta.com 59 68 87 23

AI Search · 68

Entity coherence42
Structured data57
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access100

Agent · 87

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 23

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time60 to 59 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 59
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

15 KION Groupkiongroup.com/en 58 53 85 35

AI Search · 53

Entity coherence47
Structured data32
Extractable answers33
Readability80
Access78

Agent · 85

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 35

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals100
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 84 images missing alt text
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time57 to 58 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 576 August 2026: 58
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

16= Evonik Industriesevonik.com/en.html 57 58 72 41

AI Search · 58

Entity coherence69
Structured data29
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 72

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery100

Representation · 41

Identity100
Disambiguation100
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 1 image missing alt text
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time67 to 57 (-10 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 676 August 2026: 57
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

16= Prysmianprysmian.com/en 57 64 74 32

AI Search · 64

Entity coherence36
Structured data79
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 74

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 32

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links30
Rights signals50
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time61 to 57 (-4 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 616 August 2026: 57
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

18= Air Liquideairliquide.com 56 65 74 28

AI Search · 65

Entity coherence31
Structured data68
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 74

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 28

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time60 to 56 (-4 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 56
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

18= Honeywellhoneywell.com/us/en 56 63 63 42

AI Search · 63

Entity coherence75
Structured data43
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access78

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 42

Identity79
Disambiguation30
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time56 to 56 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 566 August 2026: 56
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

18= Wabtecwabteccorp.com 56 67 69 33

AI Search · 67

Entity coherence67
Structured data32
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access96

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 33

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time57 to 56 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 576 August 2026: 56
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

21= Coats Groupcoats.com/en 55 64 77 25

AI Search · 64

Entity coherence42
Structured data57
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access96

Agent · 77

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability55
Discovery75

Representation · 25

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 12 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (3)
  • 2 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time56 to 55 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 566 August 2026: 55
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

21= Endress+Hauserendress.com/en 55 63 78 23

AI Search · 63

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 78

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 23

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • 1 image missing alt text
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time55 to 55 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 556 August 2026: 55
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

21= Teradyneteradyne.com 55 69 70 26

AI Search · 69

Entity coherence64
Structured data57
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 70

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 26

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • 4 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • 2 images missing alt text
  • Interactive CAPTCHA present; autonomous agents cannot complete it
Crane Index over time59 to 55 (-4 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 596 August 2026: 55
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

21= Volvo Groupvolvogroup.com/en 55 56 82 26

AI Search · 56

Entity coherence44
Structured data29
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access78

Agent · 82

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 26

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No canonical URL declared
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time55 to 55 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 556 August 2026: 55
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

25= Airbusairbus.com/en 54 69 69 24

AI Search · 69

Entity coherence44
Structured data39
Extractable answers100
Readability60
Access67

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 24

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 22 images missing alt text
  • Missing meta description
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time53 to 54 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 536 August 2026: 54
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

25= Nucornucor.com 54 62 89 10

AI Search · 62

Entity coherence14
Structured data57
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access100

Agent · 89

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 8 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time54 to 54 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 546 August 2026: 54
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Heidelberg Materialsheidelbergmaterials.com/en 53 64 68 28

AI Search · 64

Entity coherence44
Structured data32
Extractable answers83
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 28

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time55 to 53 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 556 August 2026: 53
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= KONEkone.com/global/en.html 53 57 71 32

AI Search · 57

Entity coherence42
Structured data79
Extractable answers67
Readability80
Access96

Agent · 71

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery100

Representation · 32

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals100
  • 67 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time58 to 53 (-5 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 586 August 2026: 53
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Solvaysolvay.com/en 53 66 69 24

AI Search · 66

Entity coherence3
Structured data7
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 24

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time42 to 53 (+11 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 426 August 2026: 53
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Sonocosonoco.com/na 53 62 76 22

AI Search · 62

Entity coherence47
Structured data43
Extractable answers83
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 76

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 22

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time60 to 53 (-7 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 53
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Tata Steeltatasteel.com 53 54 69 35

AI Search · 54

Entity coherence31
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability80
Access100

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery100

Representation · 35

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals100
  • 7 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (10)
  • 15 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time53 to 53 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 536 August 2026: 53
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Trane Technologiestranetechnologies.com/en/index.html 53 69 65 25

AI Search · 69

Entity coherence44
Structured data32
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 25

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time52 to 53 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 526 August 2026: 53
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

33= Siemenssiemens.com/en-us 52 67 65 24

AI Search · 67

Entity coherence36
Structured data43
Extractable answers100
Readability90
Access100

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 24

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • 15 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time54 to 52 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 546 August 2026: 52
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

33= Vertivvertiv.com/en-us 52 44 76 37

AI Search · 44

Entity coherence75
Structured data32
Extractable answers33
Readability80
Access91

Agent · 76

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery50

Representation · 37

Identity79
Disambiguation100
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 31 images missing alt text
  • No sitemap discoverable
Crane Index over time70 to 52 (-18 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 706 August 2026: 52
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

33= XP Powerxppower.com 52 63 62 32

AI Search · 63

Entity coherence67
Structured data32
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 32

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time54 to 52 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 546 August 2026: 52
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

36 Keyencekeyence.com 50 65 69 16

AI Search · 65

Entity coherence53
Structured data32
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access78

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 16

Identity29
Disambiguation30
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time50 to 50 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 50
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

37 Carrier Globalcarrier.com/us/en 49 54 65 27

AI Search · 54

Entity coherence25
Structured data32
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 27

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals100
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time52 to 49 (-3 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 526 August 2026: 49
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

38= Dowdow.com/en-us 48 62 50 32

AI Search · 62

Entity coherence89
Structured data32
Extractable answers83
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 50

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 32

Identity79
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • Some AI agents refused at the edge (PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time53 to 48 (-5 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 536 August 2026: 48
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

38= Forterraforterra.co.uk 48 62 73 10

AI Search · 62

Entity coherence14
Structured data57
Extractable answers83
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 73

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability85
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Some AI agents refused at the edge (ClaudeBot)
Crane Index over time49 to 48 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 496 August 2026: 48
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

38= Huntington Ingalls Industrieshii.com 48 57 64 24

AI Search · 57

Entity coherence61
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability85
Access100

Agent · 64

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 24

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time50 to 48 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 48
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

41= Boeingboeing.com 47 54 62 25

AI Search · 54

Entity coherence31
Structured data57
Extractable answers50
Readability70
Access87

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 25

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 10 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (8)
  • 68 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time48 to 47 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 486 August 2026: 47
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

41= JCBjcb.com/en-US 47 54 63 24

AI Search · 54

Entity coherence47
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access91

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 24

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 1 image missing alt text
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time50 to 47 (-3 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 47
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

41= Pentairpentair.com 47 52 74 16

AI Search · 52

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access91

Agent · 74

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 16

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals100
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time52 to 47 (-5 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 526 August 2026: 47
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

41= Yara Internationalyara.com 47 61 68 12

AI Search · 61

Entity coherence31
Structured data29
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 12

Identity29
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time49 to 47 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 496 August 2026: 47
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

45= Croda Internationalcroda.com/en-gb 46 55 64 19

AI Search · 55

Entity coherence33
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 64

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 19

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time49 to 46 (-3 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 496 August 2026: 46
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

45= Metsometso.com 46 55 68 14

AI Search · 55

Entity coherence42
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access100

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 14

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (4)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time52 to 46 (-6 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 526 August 2026: 46
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

45= Rheinmetallrheinmetall.com/de 46 53 61 23

AI Search · 53

Entity coherence36
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability75
Access83

Agent · 61

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability60
Discovery75

Representation · 23

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time45 to 46 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 456 August 2026: 46
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

45= UPM-Kymmeneupm.com 46 55 63 20

AI Search · 55

Entity coherence67
Structured data32
Extractable answers83
Readability65
Access96

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 20

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 10 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time56 to 46 (-10 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 566 August 2026: 46
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

45= Wärtsiläwartsila.com 46 57 62 19

AI Search · 57

Entity coherence53
Structured data43
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 19

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time52 to 46 (-6 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 526 August 2026: 46
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

50= Flowserveflowserve.com 45 50 69 17

AI Search · 50

Entity coherence67
Structured data68
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access78

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 17

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 6 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time61 to 45 (-16 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 616 August 2026: 45
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

50= Leonardoleonardo.com/en 45 47 68 20

AI Search · 47

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access96

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 20

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals100
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (3)
  • 4 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time44 to 45 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 446 August 2026: 45
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

50= Murata Manufacturingmurata.com 45 44 81 10

AI Search · 44

Entity coherence3
Structured data29
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 81

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time46 to 45 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 466 August 2026: 45
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

50= Victrexvictrex.com/en 45 59 68 8

AI Search · 59

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers100
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time45 to 45 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 456 August 2026: 45
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

54= Covestrocovestro.com 44 52 68 13

AI Search · 52

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time43 to 44 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 44
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

54= L3Harris Technologiesl3harris.com 44 52 66 14

AI Search · 52

Entity coherence39
Structured data32
Extractable answers83
Readability85
Access96

Agent · 66

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 14

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time50 to 44 (-6 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 44
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

54= Schneider Electricse.com/ww/en 44 51 53 27

AI Search · 51

Entity coherence58
Structured data32
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access91

Agent · 53

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 27

Identity50
Disambiguation100
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • 1 image missing alt text
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time57 to 44 (-13 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 576 August 2026: 44
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

57= BASFbasf.com/us/en 43 49 65 16

AI Search · 49

Entity coherence58
Structured data32
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery100

Representation · 16

Identity29
Disambiguation30
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • 11 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time
Measured 6 August 2026. The line builds with each monthly re-scan, so the movement becomes a matter of record.

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

57= Daimler Truckdaimlertruck.com/en 43 50 69 9

AI Search · 50

Entity coherence14
Structured data32
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Heading levels skip from H1 to H3
Crane Index over time42 to 43 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 426 August 2026: 43
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

57= Mondimondigroup.com 43 47 69 12

AI Search · 47

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access91

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery100

Representation · 12

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time44 to 43 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 446 August 2026: 43
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

57= Renishawrenishaw.com/en/renishaw-enhancing-efficiency-in-manufacturing-and-healthcare--1030 43 49 69 10

AI Search · 49

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers83
Readability70
Access87

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 3 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time48 to 43 (-5 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 486 August 2026: 43
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

57= Sherwin-Williamssherwin-williams.com 43 48 61 19

AI Search · 48

Entity coherence69
Structured data32
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access74

Agent · 61

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 19

Identity79
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (4)
  • 1 image missing alt text
Crane Index over time52 to 43 (-9 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 526 August 2026: 43
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

62= Atlas Copcoatlascopco.com 42 48 62 16

AI Search · 48

Entity coherence31
Structured data21
Extractable answers17
Readability75
Access87

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 16

Identity29
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 3 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time40 to 42 (+2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 406 August 2026: 42
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

62= Babcock Internationalbabcockinternational.com 42 45 68 12

AI Search · 45

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 12

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time40 to 42 (+2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 406 August 2026: 42
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

62= GE Aerospacegeaerospace.com 42 45 65 15

AI Search · 45

Entity coherence25
Structured data32
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 15

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time49 to 42 (-7 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 496 August 2026: 42
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

62= Holcimholcim.com 42 51 65 9

AI Search · 51

Entity coherence3
Structured data32
Extractable answers17
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time40 to 42 (+2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 406 August 2026: 42
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

62= Nutriennutrien.com 42 52 62 13

AI Search · 52

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers100
Readability70
Access91

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 4 images missing alt text
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time43 to 42 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 42
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

62= Saabsaab.com 42 47 69 11

AI Search · 47

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time44 to 42 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 446 August 2026: 42
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

62= Sandvikhome.sandvik 42 44 61 20

AI Search · 44

Entity coherence75
Structured data32
Extractable answers83
Readability70
Access91

Agent · 61

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 20

Identity79
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • 5 images missing alt text
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time60 to 42 (-18 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 42
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

62= Smiths Groupsmiths.com 42 49 68 10

AI Search · 49

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time42 to 42 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 426 August 2026: 42
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

62= Spirax Groupspiraxgroup.com 42 43 69 13

AI Search · 43

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability80
Access83

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time41 to 42 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 416 August 2026: 42
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

71= Illinois Tool Worksitw.com 41 43 65 14

AI Search · 43

Entity coherence58
Structured data11
Extractable answers50
Readability85
Access87

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 14

Identity29
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 1 invalid structured-data block
  • 2 images missing alt text
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time48 to 41 (-7 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 486 August 2026: 41
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

71= Lindelinde.com 41 47 68 9

AI Search · 47

Entity coherence3
Structured data7
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time42 to 41 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 426 August 2026: 41
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

71= Morgan Advanced Materialsmorganadvancedmaterials.com/en-gb 41 47 62 15

AI Search · 47

Entity coherence31
Structured data21
Extractable answers100
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 15

Identity29
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time50 to 41 (-9 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 41
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

71= Otis Worldwideotis.com/en/us 41 43 69 11

AI Search · 43

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (4)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time43 to 41 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 41
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

71= Rockwell Automationrockwellautomation.com 41 40 65 19

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability65
Access63

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 19

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • Page is set to noindex (excluded from search and AI)
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Missing meta description
Crane Index over time31 to 41 (+10 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 316 August 2026: 41
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

76= Arkemaarkema.com/global/en 40 43 68 10

AI Search · 43

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (3)
  • 3 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time41 to 40 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 416 August 2026: 40
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

76= Hitachi Energyhitachienergy.com 40 44 62 15

AI Search · 44

Entity coherence25
Structured data43
Extractable answers67
Readability70
Access91

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 15

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 19 images missing alt text
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time48 to 40 (-8 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 486 August 2026: 40
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

76= Manitowocmanitowoc.com 40 44 68 8

AI Search · 44

Entity coherence3
Structured data7
Extractable answers83
Readability90
Access78

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 1 image missing alt text
Crane Index over time42 to 40 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 426 August 2026: 40
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

76= voestalpinevoestalpine.com/group/en 40 39 69 13

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time37 to 40 (+3 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 376 August 2026: 40
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= Akzo Nobelakzonobel.com/en 39 38 61 17

AI Search · 38

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability70
Access83

Agent · 61

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 17

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals100
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
Crane Index over time46 to 39 (-7 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 466 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= Ecolabecolab.com 39 45 63 9

AI Search · 45

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access78

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time39 to 39 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 396 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= Emerson Electricemerson.com/en/corporate 39 45 62 10

AI Search · 45

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time39 to 39 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 396 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= Huhtamakihuhtamaki.com 39 40 63 13

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 3 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time38 to 39 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= Johnson Mattheymatthey.com 39 43 62 11

AI Search · 43

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (4)
  • 1 image missing alt text
Crane Index over time36 to 39 (+3 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 366 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= Kongsberg Gruppenkongsberg.com 39 42 59 17

AI Search · 42

Entity coherence67
Structured data29
Extractable answers50
Readability55
Access96

Agent · 59

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 17

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • 9 images missing alt text
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time49 to 39 (-10 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 496 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= Kubotakubota.com 39 42 62 13

AI Search · 42

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery25

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No canonical URL declared
  • No sitemap discoverable
Crane Index over time40 to 39 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 406 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= Mitsubishi Heavy Industriesmhi.com 39 39 68 10

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence3
Structured data7
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access96

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 18 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time43 to 39 (-4 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= PPG Industriesppg.com/en-US 39 40 61 15

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 61

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 15

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links30
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time39 to 39 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 396 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

80= Sikasika.com 39 35 67 15

AI Search · 35

Entity coherence36
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability60
Access74

Agent · 67

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 15

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 4 images missing alt text
  • Missing meta description
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time47 to 39 (-8 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 476 August 2026: 39
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

90= AGCOagcocorp.com/us/en/home.html 38 42 62 9

AI Search · 42

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time40 to 38 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 406 August 2026: 38
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

90= Danfossdanfoss.com/en 38 45 62 8

AI Search · 45

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability75
Access91

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time37 to 38 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 376 August 2026: 38
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

90= Oxford Instrumentsoxinst.com 38 34 69 11

AI Search · 34

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access100

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery100

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 4 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (4)
Crane Index over time43 to 38 (-5 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 38
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

90= Rockwoolrockwool.com/north-america 38 39 65 10

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence3
Structured data36
Extractable answers67
Readability80
Access63

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Missing meta description
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time43 to 38 (-5 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 38
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

90= Rotorkrotork.com/en 38 40 62 11

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence14
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability80
Access83

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 3 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time39 to 38 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 396 August 2026: 38
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

90= TE Connectivityte.com/en/home.html 38 41 56 18

AI Search · 41

Entity coherence61
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability80
Access91

Agent · 56

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 3 images missing alt text
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time52 to 38 (-14 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 526 August 2026: 38
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

96= Alcoaalcoa.com/global/en/home 37 45 56 11

AI Search · 45

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 56

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability55
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 4 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time37 to 37 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 376 August 2026: 37
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

96= Embraerembraer.com 37 36 68 8

AI Search · 36

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability80
Access78

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • 3 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (14)
Crane Index over time38 to 37 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 37
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

96= Fanucfanuc.co.jp 37 33 68 11

AI Search · 33

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability75
Access74

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No canonical URL declared
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time38 to 37 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 37
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

96= Ibstockibstock.co.uk 37 41 62 8

AI Search · 41

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access76

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (5)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time37 to 37 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 376 August 2026: 37
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

96= Nidecnidec.com/en 37 35 62 13

AI Search · 35

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability80
Access67

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery25

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Missing meta description
Crane Index over time36 to 37 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 366 August 2026: 37
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

96= Northrop Grummannorthropgrumman.com 37 41 52 18

AI Search · 41

Entity coherence53
Structured data57
Extractable answers17
Readability60
Access96

Agent · 52

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (6)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • Thin content (under 250 words)
Crane Index over time47 to 37 (-10 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 476 August 2026: 37
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

96= RTXrtx.com 37 40 56 16

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence44
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability65
Access65

Agent · 56

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery25

Representation · 16

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 1 image missing alt text
  • No sitemap discoverable
Crane Index over time43 to 37 (-6 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 37
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

96= TT Electronicsttelectronics.com 37 40 62 10

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability70
Access78

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 3 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (4)
Crane Index over time37 to 37 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 376 August 2026: 37
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

96= Yaskawa Electricyaskawa-global.com 37 37 62 11

AI Search · 37

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 18 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 30 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time38 to 37 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 37
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

105= Lockheed Martinlockheedmartin.com 36 39 50 18

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence3
Structured data11
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 50

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals100
  • 1 invalid structured-data block
  • 4 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time38 to 36 (-2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 36
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

105= thyssenkruppthyssenkrupp.com 36 39 62 8

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability80
Access83

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 30 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time37 to 36 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 376 August 2026: 36
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

107= Mitsubishi Electricmitsubishielectric.com/en 35 35 61 8

AI Search · 35

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers17
Readability65
Access83

Agent · 61

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability60
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • 5 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time32 to 35 (+3 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 326 August 2026: 35
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

107= QinetiQqinetiq.com/en 35 40 56 10

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access70

Agent · 56

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery25

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 3 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time36 to 35 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 366 August 2026: 35
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

107= Steel Dynamicssteeldynamics.com 35 40 57 8

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability80
Access70

Agent · 57

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery25

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Missing meta description
Crane Index over time36 to 35 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 366 August 2026: 35
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

107= Terexterex.com 35 39 56 9

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability80
Access78

Agent · 56

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery25

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 12 images missing alt text
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time36 to 35 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 366 August 2026: 35
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

107= Textrontextron.com 35 35 59 11

AI Search · 35

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability70
Access70

Agent · 59

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery50

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 9 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time35 to 35 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 356 August 2026: 35
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

112= CNH Industrialcnh.com 34 29 59 15

AI Search · 29

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability30
Access74

Agent · 59

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability60
Discovery75

Representation · 15

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals100
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Missing title tag
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time34 to 34 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 346 August 2026: 34
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

112= Grundfosgrundfos.com 34 41 53 9

AI Search · 41

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 53

Crawler access63
Machine actions36
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time37 to 34 (-3 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 376 August 2026: 34
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

112= LyondellBaselllyondellbasell.com 34 34 58 11

AI Search · 34

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 58

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability65
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time40 to 34 (-6 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 406 August 2026: 34
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

112= Synthomersynthomer.com 34 37 55 10

AI Search · 37

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability80
Access63

Agent · 55

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Missing meta description
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time35 to 34 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 356 August 2026: 34
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

112= Weir Groupglobal.weir 34 35 48 18

AI Search · 35

Entity coherence72
Structured data54
Extractable answers0
Readability70
Access91

Agent · 48

Crawler access100
Machine actions64
Operability50
Discovery100

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links30
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time56 to 34 (-22 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 566 August 2026: 34
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

117= AMETEKametek.com 33 27 55 16

AI Search · 27

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability70
Access83

Agent · 55

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 16

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals100
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Missing meta description
Crane Index over time38 to 33 (-5 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 33
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

117= Komatsukomatsu.jp/ja 33 31 58 9

AI Search · 31

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability60
Access87

Agent · 58

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability60
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Heading levels skip from H1 to H3
Crane Index over time31 to 33 (+2 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 316 August 2026: 33
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

117= Marshallsmarshalls.co.uk 33 29 62 8

AI Search · 29

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers83
Readability90
Access91

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time40 to 33 (-7 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 406 August 2026: 33
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

120 Teledyne Technologiesteledyne.com/en-us 32 21 57 19

AI Search · 21

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability45
Access74

Agent · 57

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery75

Representation · 19

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals100
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time31 to 32 (+1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 316 August 2026: 32
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

121 Spectrisspectris.com 31 43 30 20

AI Search · 43

Entity coherence31
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability85
Access87

Agent · 30

Crawler access25
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 20

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • AI agents are refused at the edge (CDN/WAF), not just in robots.txt
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time36 to 31 (-5 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 366 August 2026: 31
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

122 Deere & Companydeere.com/en-us 30 39 34 16

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence36
Structured data32
Extractable answers0
Readability65
Access83

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery75

Representation · 16

Identity29
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Content appears client-side rendered; static AI crawlers may see little text
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
Crane Index over time30 to 30 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 306 August 2026: 30
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

123= Alstomalstom.com 29 45 30 13

AI Search · 45

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access78

Agent · 30

Crawler access25
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • AI agents are refused at the edge (CDN/WAF), not just in robots.txt
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Pay-Per-Crawl (HTTP 402) is charging AI agents for access
Crane Index over time30 to 29 (-1 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 306 August 2026: 29
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

123= Oshkoshoshkoshcorp.com 29 47 30 9

AI Search · 47

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 30

Crawler access25
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • AI agents are refused at the edge (CDN/WAF), not just in robots.txt
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time29 to 29 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 296 August 2026: 29
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

125 Vulcan Materialsvulcanmaterials.com 28 31 44 9

AI Search · 31

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 44

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (4)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time38 to 28 (-10 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 28
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

126 Assa Abloyassaabloy.com/group/en 27 40 34 8

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence14
Structured data57
Extractable answers0
Readability70
Access87

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery100

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Thin content (under 250 words)
Crane Index over time27 to 27 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 276 August 2026: 27
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

127 Kingspan Groupkingspan.com 23 26 34 8

AI Search · 26

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability65
Access87

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time23 to 23 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 236 August 2026: 23
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

128= BAE Systemsbaesystems.com 21 14 34 15

AI Search · 14

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability25
Access50

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery100

Representation · 15

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals100
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Page is set to noindex (excluded from search and AI)
  • Missing title tag
Crane Index over time21 to 21 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 216 August 2026: 21
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

128= Cemexcemex.com 21 13 34 15

AI Search · 13

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability25
Access46

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery75

Representation · 15

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals100
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Page is set to noindex (excluded from search and AI)
  • Missing title tag
Crane Index over time21 to 21 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 216 August 2026: 21
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

128= Thalesthalesgroup.com 21 13 34 15

AI Search · 13

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability25
Access46

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery75

Representation · 15

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals100
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Page is set to noindex (excluded from search and AI)
  • Missing title tag
Crane Index over time21 to 21 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 216 August 2026: 21
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

131 PACCARpaccar.com 20 17 34 8

AI Search · 17

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability25
Access65

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery25

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • Missing title tag
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time20 to 20 (+0 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 206 August 2026: 20
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

Invisible by choice: the 45 locked doors ↓

These names have no score for a sharper reason: their sites would not let a machine reader in at all. They refused it outright, gave it nothing, or serve pages that are empty until scripts run, and the crawlers and shopping agents AI engines send live in the same data centres our reader does. One fair caveat, stated plainly: a site that verifies crawlers by network may admit engines it recognises while refusing ours, so they are reported as unmeasured, never scored. But a door bolted against unknown machines is a posture, and it is one the machines now bringing buyers will meet first.

General Dynamics · refused the readerTransDigm Group · refused the readerRolls-Royce Holdings · refused the readerSafran · refused the readerElbit Systems · refused the readerChemring Group · refused the reader3M · no responseParker Hannifin · refused the readerEaton · no responseRoper Technologies · no responseDover Corporation · no responseIngersoll Rand · refused the readerABB · no responseIMI · refused the readerHalma · refused the readerMelrose Industries · refused the readerAmphenol · refused the readerCorning · refused the readerOmron · no responsediscoverIE Group · refused the readerCognex · refused the readerMettler-Toledo · script-only pageCaterpillar · no responseCummins · refused the readerKnorr-Bremse · no responseSKF · script-only pageSchaeffler · no responseVesuvius · script-only pageESAB · refused the readerLincoln Electric · refused the readerNordson · refused the readerXylem · refused the readerWatts Water Technologies · refused the readerFesto · script-only pageDuPont · no responseAir Products · refused the readerArcelorMittal · refused the readerNippon Steel · no responseSaint-Gobain · refused the readerGeberit · refused the readerBreedon Group · script-only pageBall Corporation · refused the readerSealed Air · refused the readerGraphic Packaging · no responseStora Enso · refused the reader
The picture in one chart

Every readable site, plotted: found by AI (across) against trusted by AI (up). Measured 6 August 2026.

Found and trusted: above 55 on both 0 100 AI SEARCH READINESS → can engines find you BRAND REPRESENTATION → can machines trust you 55 55 Konecranes: AI Search 77, Representation 65 Amcor: AI Search 75, Representation 43 Crown Holdings: AI Search 66, Representation 41 Dassault Aviation: AI Search 70, Representation 38 KUKA: AI Search 73, Representation 32 Packaging Corporation of America: AI Search 73, Representation 32 International Paper: AI Search 64, Representation 37 Smurfit WestRock: AI Search 64, Representation 37 Trimble: AI Search 68, Representation 37 Johnson Controls: AI Search 67, Representation 36 Symbotic: AI Search 69, Representation 34 CRH: AI Search 64, Representation 32 Howmet Aerospace: AI Search 60, Representation 33 Novanta: AI Search 68, Representation 23 KION Group: AI Search 53, Representation 35 Evonik Industries: AI Search 58, Representation 41 Prysmian: AI Search 64, Representation 32 Air Liquide: AI Search 65, Representation 28 Honeywell: AI Search 63, Representation 42 Wabtec: AI Search 67, Representation 33 Coats Group: AI Search 64, Representation 25 Endress+Hauser: AI Search 63, Representation 23 Teradyne: AI Search 69, Representation 26 Volvo Group: AI Search 56, Representation 26 Airbus: AI Search 69, Representation 24 Nucor: AI Search 62, Representation 10 Heidelberg Materials: AI Search 64, Representation 28 KONE: AI Search 57, Representation 32 Solvay: AI Search 66, Representation 24 Sonoco: AI Search 62, Representation 22 Tata Steel: AI Search 54, Representation 35 Trane Technologies: AI Search 69, Representation 25 Siemens: AI Search 67, Representation 24 Vertiv: AI Search 44, Representation 37 XP Power: AI Search 63, Representation 32 Keyence: AI Search 65, Representation 16 Carrier Global: AI Search 54, Representation 27 Dow: AI Search 62, Representation 32 Forterra: AI Search 62, Representation 10 Huntington Ingalls Industries: AI Search 57, Representation 24 Boeing: AI Search 54, Representation 25 JCB: AI Search 54, Representation 24 Pentair: AI Search 52, Representation 16 Yara International: AI Search 61, Representation 12 Croda International: AI Search 55, Representation 19 Metso: AI Search 55, Representation 14 Rheinmetall: AI Search 53, Representation 23 UPM-Kymmene: AI Search 55, Representation 20 Wärtsilä: AI Search 57, Representation 19 Flowserve: AI Search 50, Representation 17 Leonardo: AI Search 47, Representation 20 Murata Manufacturing: AI Search 44, Representation 10 Victrex: AI Search 59, Representation 8 Covestro: AI Search 52, Representation 13 L3Harris Technologies: AI Search 52, Representation 14 Schneider Electric: AI Search 51, Representation 27 BASF: AI Search 49, Representation 16 Daimler Truck: AI Search 50, Representation 9 Mondi: AI Search 47, Representation 12 Renishaw: AI Search 49, Representation 10 Sherwin-Williams: AI Search 48, Representation 19 Atlas Copco: AI Search 48, Representation 16 Babcock International: AI Search 45, Representation 12 GE Aerospace: AI Search 45, Representation 15 Holcim: AI Search 51, Representation 9 Nutrien: AI Search 52, Representation 13 Saab: AI Search 47, Representation 11 Sandvik: AI Search 44, Representation 20 Smiths Group: AI Search 49, Representation 10 Spirax Group: AI Search 43, Representation 13 Illinois Tool Works: AI Search 43, Representation 14 Linde: AI Search 47, Representation 9 Morgan Advanced Materials: AI Search 47, Representation 15 Otis Worldwide: AI Search 43, Representation 11 Rockwell Automation: AI Search 40, Representation 19 Arkema: AI Search 43, Representation 10 Hitachi Energy: AI Search 44, Representation 15 Manitowoc: AI Search 44, Representation 8 voestalpine: AI Search 39, Representation 13 Akzo Nobel: AI Search 38, Representation 17 Ecolab: AI Search 45, Representation 9 Emerson Electric: AI Search 45, Representation 10 Huhtamaki: AI Search 40, Representation 13 Johnson Matthey: AI Search 43, Representation 11 Kongsberg Gruppen: AI Search 42, Representation 17 Kubota: AI Search 42, Representation 13 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: AI Search 39, Representation 10 PPG Industries: AI Search 40, Representation 15 Sika: AI Search 35, Representation 15 AGCO: AI Search 42, Representation 9 Danfoss: AI Search 45, Representation 8 Oxford Instruments: AI Search 34, Representation 11 Rockwool: AI Search 39, Representation 10 Rotork: AI Search 40, Representation 11 TE Connectivity: AI Search 41, Representation 18 Alcoa: AI Search 45, Representation 11 Embraer: AI Search 36, Representation 8 Fanuc: AI Search 33, Representation 11 Ibstock: AI Search 41, Representation 8 Nidec: AI Search 35, Representation 13 Northrop Grumman: AI Search 41, Representation 18 RTX: AI Search 40, Representation 16 TT Electronics: AI Search 40, Representation 10 Yaskawa Electric: AI Search 37, Representation 11 Lockheed Martin: AI Search 39, Representation 18 thyssenkrupp: AI Search 39, Representation 8 Mitsubishi Electric: AI Search 35, Representation 8 QinetiQ: AI Search 40, Representation 10 Steel Dynamics: AI Search 40, Representation 8 Terex: AI Search 39, Representation 9 Textron: AI Search 35, Representation 11 CNH Industrial: AI Search 29, Representation 15 Grundfos: AI Search 41, Representation 9 LyondellBasell: AI Search 34, Representation 11 Synthomer: AI Search 37, Representation 10 Weir Group: AI Search 35, Representation 18 AMETEK: AI Search 27, Representation 16 Komatsu: AI Search 31, Representation 9 Marshalls: AI Search 29, Representation 8 Teledyne Technologies: AI Search 21, Representation 19 Spectris: AI Search 43, Representation 20 Deere & Company: AI Search 39, Representation 16 Alstom: AI Search 45, Representation 13 Oshkosh: AI Search 47, Representation 9 Vulcan Materials: AI Search 31, Representation 9 Assa Abloy: AI Search 40, Representation 8 Kingspan Group: AI Search 26, Representation 8 BAE Systems: AI Search 14, Representation 15 Cemex: AI Search 13, Representation 15 Thales: AI Search 13, Representation 15 PACCAR: AI Search 17, Representation 8 Crane Index · measured 2026-08-06 · thecraneconsultancy.com/research/
The gold dashed lines sit at 55 on both reads, the level below which the engines we prompted began to omit or invent. The top-right quadrant is found and trusted on both. Hover any dot for the company.

A low score says a site is hard for a machine to read, not that the business is anything other than excellent at what it does. The 45 sites a reader could not enter are reported as unmeasured, never scored zero. The stakes are on the record: in 2026, Google reported that its AI Mode in Search had passed a billion monthly users, and the machine-readable layer these scanners read is the structured data Google Search Central documents. How to read this table, and the full method →

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Score your own domain before you brief anyone. The free AI Search Readiness scanner is the same instrument behind this table and takes about a minute. A result below 55 means an engine is already handing your shortlist slot to whoever in your category is legible. Prefer the whole field watched for you? Daily reconnaissance of your domain beside the competitors you choose is £1,600 a year ex VAT.

This benchmark is re-run on the first of each month, every company named and every score re-measurable live, so the movement becomes public record. The top of every measured cohort sits in the leaderboard, and the full programme is at Crane Index Research.

Licensed CC BY 4.0. Cite as: The Crane Index, Manufacturing and Industrial AI visibility benchmark, The Crane Consultancy, measured 6 August 2026. https://thecraneconsultancy.com/research/manufacturing-industrial-ai-visibility/

What the machine has to lift before it can list you

An assistant assembling a supplier shortlist hunts for hard facts: the part number, the material grade, the tolerance, the standard met, the approval held, the throughput a plant can commit to. Across the sites our scanners could read, the median Crane Index score was 42 out of 100, and not one site cleared the Strong band of 70. The engineering is rarely the weakness. The decisive facts simply sit where a machine cannot reach them: sealed inside datasheet PDFs a fetcher does not open, rendered by scripts so the page arrives blank, or held in a distributor portal behind a login. Beyond the scored group, 45 sites could not be read at all, and 5 of them served pages that do not exist until scripts have run: the same wall a buyer's assistant meets and turns away from.

The machine can walk your factory site and still not know who you are

Industrial sites let a machine in more readily than most fields we measure, then leave it unable to confirm whose factory it is standing in. Of the three reads that make up the Crane Index score, the one industrial firms handle best is Agent Readiness, the test of whether an automated agent can reach and act on the site, at a median of 65, and the retrieval read, the one that takes a written specification off the page, comes in at a median of 47. Where the sector falls away is on Brand Representation, the test of whether a machine can confirm from your own site who you are, at a median of 15.

For an industrial buyer, that weakest read is the one that decides trust. A machine can reach a manufacturer's website and move through every page and still fail to establish, from that site alone, that the firm is a genuine, accredited maker of the part in question. Reaching your door and vouching for your name are different tests, and the second is the one that puts you in front of a buyer. Where the plumbing works but the credentials do not carry, the machine reaches for a rival whose identity it can verify.

What an inferred approval costs on a live tender

When an engine cannot read a specification, it fills the gap by inference, and an inferred tolerance or an invented approval is more dangerous than silence, because a buyer matching a part to a standard will act on it. 107 of the readable sites scored below 55 by Crane Index, the point at which an engine is already guessing about your capability. Those guesses travel. They reach the next procurement team that asks, unseen by you and impossible to correct, and in a field where one wrong approval disqualifies a supplier outright, a single paraphrase can end a tender before your name is ever discussed. The firms that render their standards cleanly are quoted with the right approvals against their name; the rest are described by software filling in what it could not find. Even the readable field is narrow, running from 20 to 69, so the ground a maker has to cover is small and the reward for covering it first is large.

The shortest route back onto the shortlist

The field is led by Konecranes at 69, with Amcor close behind, and what separates the leaders from the median of 42 is where their facts sit, not what they spend. Publish your datasheets as readable pages beside the downloads. Name the standards and approvals you hold in plain text, not only in a logo strip. Put valid Organization and Product structured data, the machine-readable labelling engines rely on, on the pages that carry your specifications, and present one legal identity, worded identically across every division and domain, so a group of many parts resolves to a single maker an engine can trust. This is technical SEO work measured in weeks, not a capital project, and it is the difference between an engine that quotes you accurately and one that guesses.

You can see where your own site stands in about a minute with the free AI Search Readiness scanner, the same instrument behind this table, and the method is published in full. For a maker that would rather have its domain watched beside the competitors it chooses, continuous monitoring runs from £1,600 a year ex VAT. The makers that move first are the ones a machine will find, quote correctly and put on the list, while a buyer's assistant is still deciding whom to name.

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