Pulp and Paper Automation Global Market Report 2024

The pulp and paper automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.78 billion in 2023 to $6.32 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The expansion observed in the historic period can be ascribed to several factors, including a heightened demand for enhanced efficiency within manufacturing processes, the integration of supply chain systems to streamline operations, a pronounced focus on maintaining product quality and consistency, and the globalization of markets, which necessitated competitive optimization within the pulp and paper industry.

The pulp and paper automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.52 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. Anticipated growth in the forecast period is expected to stem from various factors, notably the integration of Industry 4 principles into pulp and paper automation, a surging demand for sustainable solutions to meet environmental standards, the incorporation of advanced robotics and automation technologies to enhance efficiency, the implementation of remote monitoring and control systems for enhanced operational oversight, and an increasing focus on customization and personalization to cater to diverse market needs. Major trends anticipated in the forecast period encompass ongoing technological innovation aimed at improving process efficiency, the adoption of predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime, the utilization of advanced analytics for informed decision-making, the proliferation of cloud-based automation platforms, and advancements in control systems to optimize production workflows.

The escalating demand for industrial automation is anticipated to drive the growth of the pulp and paper automation market in the foreseeable future. Industrial automation leverages cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, control systems, and computer software to streamline and optimize manufacturing processes, thereby reducing human intervention and enhancing efficiency and productivity in industrial environments. Within the pulp and paper industry, industrial automation systems play a vital role in monitoring and controlling various production stages to enhance product quality, minimize waste, and reduce energy consumption. For instance, in October 2022, the International Federation of Robotics reported a record-breaking surge in the installation of industrial robots worldwide, reaching an unprecedented peak of 517,385 units. Notably, the Americas witnessed a significant uptick, with 50,712 industrial robots installed, marking a 31% increase from the previous year. Specifically, installations within the United States surged by 14%, totaling 34,987 units in 2021. Consequently, the mounting demand for industrial automation serves as a key driver propelling the expansion of the pulp and paper automation market.

Prominent entities operating within the pulp and paper automation sphere are spearheading the development of innovative products such as Bleached Chemi-Thermo Mechanical Pulp (BCTMP) technology to drive market growth. BCTMP technology represents a mechanical pulping process utilizing sodium sulfite for impregnation, yielding high-brightness, hardwood-based, customized TCF (total chlorine-free) pulps suitable for diverse applications including printing and writing papers, tissue products, paperboard products, wood-free papers, and specialty papers. For instance, in January 2023, Valmet, a Europe-based pioneer in process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy sectors, unveiled the Valmet Polymer Concentration Measurement (Valmet PCM), an advanced optical inline polymer measurement system. This groundbreaking innovation enables real-time measurement of polymer concentration, facilitating optimization of polymer usage in industrial wastewater treatment, paper, and board production applications. Valmet PCM stands as a pioneering solution offering enhanced accuracy and efficiency in polymer concentration monitoring and control, ultimately enhancing process performance and resource utilization.

In July 2023, Valmet Oyj, headquartered in Finland and specializing in process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy sectors, completed the acquisition of Körber’s business area tissue for EUR 380 million (approximately 0.4294 billion USD). This strategic acquisition is poised to bolster Valmet's position in the tissue industry, forging the market's most comprehensive technology, automation, and service offering spanning the entire tissue value chain. The acquisition augments Valmet's tissue-making portfolio with comprehensive expertise and solutions encompassing tissue conversion and packaging technologies. Körber, based in Germany, is renowned for its contributions to pulp and paper automation, aligning seamlessly with Valmet's strategic objectives for market expansion and technological advancement.

Major companies operating in the pulp and paper automation market report are Microsoft Corporation, Hitachi Ltd., Amazon Web Services Inc., Siemens AG, General Electric Company, International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., SAP SE, ABB Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Andritz AG, Rockwell Automation Inc., Omron Corporation, Fanuc Corporation, Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., Baker Hughes Company, NV Bekaert SA, BTG Group BV, Metso Corporation, Valmet Corporation, Voith Group, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Pentair plc, Ecolab Inc. (formerly Nalco Holding Company), Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Solenis LLC, Kemira Oyj.

Europe was the largest region in the pulp and paper automation market in 2023. The regions covered in the pulp and paper automation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pulp and paper automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Pulp and paper automation entails the implementation of advanced technological systems and methodologies within pulp and paper manufacturing facilities to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. This automation encompasses a wide array of applications, spanning from isolated measurements to extensive mill-wide initiatives. Its primary goals include optimizing pulping processes, maintaining consistent product quality, enhancing energy generation capabilities, and minimizing energy consumption and chemical usage throughout the production process.

The primary product categories within pulp and paper automation include distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, sensors and transmitters, flowmeters, manufacturing execution systems (MES), asset performance management (APM) solutions, advanced process control (APC) technologies, and others. Distributed control systems (DCS) are computer-based systems designed to regulate processes across different sections of a manufacturing plant, enabling efficient coordination and monitoring. These solutions find applications across various sectors, including pre-press printing, print and publication, paper mills processing, and paper packaging, catering to end-users such as paper, pulp, tissue, and board manufacturers.

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The pulp and paper automation market consists of sales of operator training systems (OTS), control valves, packaging equipment, material handling equipment, process electrochemical systems, and process engineering tools. 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.

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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