As a young student I had hoped to get into Industrial photography. Long story short; I didn't. I fell into Home Fashion photography, blah, blah, blah.
I guessed: The market may be small. There is a lot of money to be had. They more than likely stick with only one photographer. I got the sneaking suspicion that you needed 5,000 dollars worth of gear. To start.
The work is mostly corporate reports given to investors. The photography that I saw was nothing short of stunning. These guys obviously have free reign of the factory. Portraits of the CEO's etc are mandatory, but once again you have full creative control.
I say go for it!!! at least try and assist for one of the photographers.