Automatic Carton Erector Global Market Report 2024

The automatic carton erector market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.36 billion in 2023 to $1.43 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The expansion observed in the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including the escalation of consumer expectations, the optimization of floor space utilization, the growing demand for industrial goods, the increasing preference for eco-friendly packaging solutions, and the necessity to reduce labor costs.

The automatic carton erector market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.73 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to several factors, including the rising demand for e-commerce packaging solutions, heightened emphasis on worker safety, increased consumption of packaged food products, enhanced production speed, and the implementation of stringent quality standards in the cosmetics industry. Significant trends expected in the forecast period encompass a focus on energy efficiency, continuous technological advancements, ongoing product innovation, the modernization of the industry, and the increased integration of automation and robotics.

The heightened emphasis on worker safety is projected to drive the expansion of the automatic carton erector market in the foreseeable future. Worker safety encompasses the array of measures and protocols implemented within workplaces to safeguard employees from potential hazards, accidents, and injuries, thereby ensuring their physical well-being and health while performing job duties. Automatic carton erectors play a crucial role in enhancing worker safety by automating manual carton assembly tasks, thereby reducing ergonomic risks associated with heavy lifting and repetitive motions. Additionally, these systems incorporate safety features to mitigate the likelihood of accidents, thereby fostering a safer work environment overall. For instance, findings from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in January 2022 indicate a notable increase in the prioritization of employee well-being by companies, rising from 61% in 2020 to 75% in 2022. Hence, the growing focus on worker safety serves as a catalyst for the expansion of the automatic carton erector market.

Leading companies in the automatic carton erector market are dedicated to developing innovative products to streamline operations, minimize labor costs, and reduce human error in the packaging process. One such example is the WLF30T fully automatic case former, designed to integrate case forming with labeling to enhance efficiency and accuracy. For instance, in August 2023, Wexxar Bel, a Canada-based manufacturer specializing in edge case erecting, case sealing, and tray forming machinery, introduced the WLF30T Fully Automatic Case Former. This equipment combines high-speed case forming with labeling capabilities, featuring an integrated EPI M2 labeler positioned within the machine's magazine section. This design not only protects the labeler behind clear Lexan glass doors but also optimizes floor space utilization. The WLF30T leverages a labeling system from its sister ProMach brand, EPI Labeling, enabling users to label cases before formation at speeds of up to 30 cases per minute. This pre-packing labeling capability is particularly beneficial for applications such as food packaging, where cases may be subjected to cold storage post-formation. Overall, the WLF30T represents an automated solution for case creation and sealing, serving as a standard application within the packaging industry.

In December 2023, Combi Packaging Systems, a packaging solutions provider based in the United States, entered into a collaboration with 3M Company. This partnership has propelled Combi to the forefront of North American manufacturers specializing in filling and sealing corrugated boxes, offering customers a comprehensive solution for their packaging line requirements. Through this collaboration, Combi is broadening its portfolio of end-of-line packaging solutions. 3M Company, a diversified technology corporation headquartered in the US, brings its extensive product development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities to the table, particularly in the production of sealing products for cartons' top and bottom.

Major companies operating in the automatic carton erector market report are WestRock Company, Krones AG, KUKA AG, KHS GmbH, IPG Photonics Corporation, ProMach Inc., Marchesini Group, Packsize International LLC, BluePrint Automation (BPA), HARTNESS International, Douglas Machine Inc., ADCO Manufacturing, Pearson Packaging Systems, Combi Packaging Systems, Fuji Machinery Co. Ltd., Wexxar Bel, SIAT S.p.A., Emmeti S.p.A., Wayne Automation Corporation, Econocorp Inc., Z Automation Company LLC, Endoline Machinery Ltd., Brenton Engineering, A-B-C Packaging Machine Corporation, Schneider Packaging Equipment Co. Inc., Bradman Lake Group Ltd., Intertape Polymer Group Inc., MG America, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Serpa Packaging Solutions.

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

Automatic carton erectors represent sophisticated packaging machinery engineered to automate the assembly and erection of cartons or boxes, thereby streamlining the packaging process. These machines significantly enhance efficiency and decrease the reliance on manual labor across manufacturing and packaging industries.

The primary products within the category of automatic carton erectors include horizontal carton erectors and vertical carton erectors. Horizontal carton erectors are specialized machines employed in packaging operations to automatically form cardboard or corrugated cases in a horizontal orientation. These machines utilize various technologies such as fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual operation modes, catering to a wide array of industries including food and beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, electronics, personal care, logistics, and e-commerce. End users of horizontal carton erectors span from small and medium enterprises to large enterprises.

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The automatic carton erector market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as automatic case forming, carton flap folding, and case sealing, providing high-speed operation, customization, ease of use, reliability, and integration for efficient packaging processes. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automatic carton erector market also includes sales of compact carton erectors, heavy-duty automatic carton erectors, customizable automatic carton erectors, and carton erector accessories. 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 goods and/or services sold within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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


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