Industrial Laminating Machines Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The industrial laminating machines market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $521.41 billion in 2024 to $548.69 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for packaging solutions, globalization and international trade, diverse application industries, environmental regulations, cost-effective production.

The industrial laminating machines market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $673.36 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable solutions, emerging markets and industries, customization and flexibility, stringent quality standards, e-commerce packaging requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include digital printing technologies, industry 4 integration, technological advancements, environmentally friendly technologies, advanced material compatibility, energy-efficient technologies.

The anticipated rise in demand for the automotive industry is poised to drive the expansion of the industrial laminating machines market in the future. The automotive industry encompasses various activities related to the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and maintenance of motor vehicles. The heightened demand in the automotive sector significantly contributes to the increased utilization of industrial laminating machines. Laminates find extensive use in the automotive industry for applications such as interior trim, door panels, and instrument panels, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. For instance, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association reported that the global production of motor vehicles reached 85.4 million in 2022, reflecting a 5.7% increase from the previous year. Consequently, the surging demand in the automotive industry is a key factor propelling the growth of the industrial laminating machines market.

The burgeoning aerospace industry is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the industrial laminating machines market. Encompassing the design, production, and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems, the aerospace industry relies on industrial laminating machines to laminate and reinforce composite materials used in aircraft structures. This application enhances the strength-to-weight ratio of components, ensuring durability under extreme conditions. For instance, Airbus SE reported delivering 661 commercial aircraft to 84 customers in 2022, marking an 8% increase from the previous year's 611 units. Therefore, the expanding aerospace industry is a key driver of growth for the industrial laminating machines market.

Prominent companies in the industrial laminating machines market are actively developing innovative products, such as pad-press multistack laminator machines, to expand their customer base, increase sales, and boost revenue. The pad-press multistack laminator machine proves valuable for manufacturers of glass-glass solar modules, offering efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness to enhance the quality and productivity of solar module manufacturing. For instance, Mondragon Assembly S.A., a Spain-based automation and assembly solution company, introduced the Pad-Press multistack laminator machine in March 2022. This advanced laminator is suitable for all PV module types, with a specific focus on Glass-Glass modules aligned with market trends and applications such as BIPV, VIPV, and Integrated Photovoltaics. The hydraulic pressure-controlled system is a novel feature maximizing panel quality, alignment, and uniformity.

In March 2022, Mondragon Assembly S.A. acquired a 60% stake in QHD Visual Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., a China-based laminating manufacturer. The acquisition aims to broaden Mondragon Assembly's presence in the PV module lamination market, offering customers a comprehensive range of products and services while gaining access to QHD Visual's innovative technology.

Major companies operating in the industrial laminating machines market report are Nordson Corporation, Bobst Group SA, General Binding Corporation, Mactac, FRIMO Group GmbH, Emsur S.A., Kenmec Group, HMT Manufacturing Inc., Uteco Converting S.p.A., D and K Group Inc., Aetna Group, Nippon Tungsten USA Inc., Signode AB, Global Web Finishing, Monotech Systems Ltd., Nordmeccanica Group, Comexi Group, Hesse Mechatronics Inc., Harpak-Ulma Packaging LLC, Soma Engineering, Karlville Development LLC, Black Bros. Co., Faustel Inc., BFM S.R.L., APL Machinery Pvt Ltd., Hsing Wei Machine Industry Co. Ltd., Graphco, GVE Industrietechnik GmbH, Wenzhou Guangming Printing Machinery Co. Ltd., Professional Laminating Systems.

North America was the largest region in the industrial laminating machines market in 2024. The regions covered in the industrial laminating machines market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial laminating machines market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial laminating machines market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing industrial laminating machines services such as lamination service, protection, heat sealing, embossing, die-cutting, and quality control services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The industrial laminating machines market also includes sales of automatic laminators, industrial film laminators, desktop laminators, custom laminating machines, roll laminators, automatic or manual laminating machines, laminating adhesives and portable laminating machines which are used in providing industrial laminating machines services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Industrial laminating machines are specialized devices designed for bonding or laminating materials through the application of heat, pressure, or adhesive. Widely employed across diverse industries, these machines serve to enhance material properties, including strength, durability, appearance, and protection.

The primary types of industrial laminating machines include wet laminating machines, thermal laminating machines, and dry bond laminating machines. Wet laminating machines apply a protective or decorative layer to a surface using a liquid adhesive. Infrared and ultrasonic technologies are utilized on substrate materials such as paper, film, foil, among others. These machines feature manual, semi-automated, and automated operations, catering to various end-users, including the automotive, aerospace and defense, medical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries, among others.

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The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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