Case Erector Market

Case Erector Market Size Survey Report – In a Glance

As per the survey report on global Case Erector market, the market is projected to foresee a CAGR of 4.3% between 2024-2033, and further generate a market size of USD 5.6 billion by the end of 2033. In the year 2024, the market size was valued at USD 3.1 billion.

• The global Case Erector market is projected to grow on account of the massive demand from the packaging sector.
• In Japan, the Case Erector market growth can be attributed to the adoption of Smart Packaging Solutions.
• KDMI analyst’s growth analysis foresees high initial cost to challenge the market growth.
• North America, Having The Highest Market Share in the Case Erector market is projected to dominate the global market.

Case Erector Market Analysis

Analyst’s Observation on Case Erector Market Survey

A Case Erector is a packaging machine designed to automatically form, fold, and seal ridged boxes from flat-packed inserts, dispensing boxes that are sealed at the bottom and ready to pack. It fixes the packing process by producing reliably square boxes, improving product safety. A case erector, also known as a carton erector, plays a crucial role in automating the packaging procedure, providing businesses with a trustworthy and speedy solution for making boxes for product insertion. Massive demand from the packaging sector is driving the case erector market growth. According to Bestpack United States of America case erectors are the machines that improve the packaging quality in industries with reduced manual labor work. BestPack 3, Cama Group, and Sacmi Group are some of the significant parties in the global market for Case Erector.

Analyst’s Observation on Japan Case Erector Market Survey

In Japan, the market growth for Case Erector can be attributed to the adoption of Smart Packaging Solutions. Companies are progressively integrating advanced technologies such as IoT and AI into carton erectors. These smart case erectors automatically adjust to different packaging requirements, provide data analytics, and detect errors supporting businesses to optimize their packaging processes. Japanese PMI KYOTO Packaging Systems manufactures cosmetic packaging equipment, specialized food packaging machines, and pharmaceutical packaging machines they design a completely customized solution for the supply chain needs. GTDI, Mikasa Industry Co, Ltd. and Namicos Corporation are some of the significant parties in the market for Case Erector in Japan.

Case Erector Market Growth Drivers and Challenges

Growth Drivers

Labor Cost Reduction: The packaging industry often requires a high volume of labor for the manual packing of goods and has to compromise with very high labor expenses. However automatic case erectors reduce dependency on human labor, minimize errors, and enhance operational efficiency. This cost-effective method is demanded in many packaging sectors to save labor charges. Manual processes are replaced with automation that saves money and improves efficiency. Due to the efficiencies offered by a case erector, the packaging industry can reduce labor costs, including the need for temporary labor during peak times. With automation, these case erector machines take over the manual labor involved in packaging and sealing, including time-consuming, repetitive tasks like case formation and sealing. Employees can prioritize more value-added tasks, resulting in cost savings and greater productivity.

The emergence of smart packaging: The packaging industry is witnessing a notable transformation as smart packaging technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) revolutionize the way products are packaged, sealed, and shipped. Smart packaging rapidly becoming popular due to the integration of advanced technologies into traditional packaging, allowing it to perform functions beyond just containing and protecting products. The Robot-based case erector packer is ideal for low-mid speed production. A compact robot with a high payload capacity is used for packaging cans, jars, bottles, cups, etc. Case erectors play a crucial role in the packaging and manufacturing industry, they enhance efficiency, reliability, durability, flexibility, safety, and productivity. The emergence of smart packaging is boosting the demand for the case erector market.

Restraint Factors

High initial cost: high initial costs associated with different components of implementing a case erector system include equipment purchase cost, installation and commissioning expenses, maintenance costs, training, and operational expenses such as energy consumption and spare parts procurement. The investment in case erectors may not seem feasible and hampering the case erector market.

Supply chain disruptions: Ongoing global supply chain disruptions impact the availability of raw materials (steel, aluminum, copper, concrete, wood, plastics, and iron) and increase the principal time for the manufacturing process to manufacture case erector systems, creating delays in market adoption and further it hampers the market growth.

Case Erector Market Segmentation

Our experts at KD Market Insights have segmented the global Case Erector market research report as:

Case Erector Market Regional Synopsis

North America having the highest market share in Case Erector market is majorly driven by the enhanced efficiency of the case erector system. Increased efficiency of case erector reduces worker exhaustion as well as saves the money required for an extra labor force. Furthermore, the growing trend of manufacturers towards adopting paper-based packaging is expected to surge the case erector system market growth in the North American region. Eagle Flexible Packaging is among the most innovative providers of flexible packaging in the United States. It is considered an industry leader in self-locking carton erecting technology with its PopLok series. The personal care, cosmetics, and fashion sector's increased use of case erectors and sales driving the market expansion in Canada.

Asia Pacific growing with fastest CAGR in the Case Erector market is majorly driven by the increasing demand for the automated packaging solutions across various industries. Case erectors are essential machines in the various types of packaging process, designed for the process of automatically folding carton boxes. In the Asia Pacific region, countries like China, India, and Japan are expected to witness substantial market growth, driven by speedy industrialization, growing demand for packaged goods, and ongoing investments in automation technologies. The whole packaging machinery industry of China is undertaking upgrades, with the improvement of technology, domestic machinery manufacturers are taking more of the market share. The total market size of China’s packaging machinery reached Euro 6.4 billion at the end of 2023.

Europe is projected to develop the market during the forecast period significantly. In 2023, the region is secured about 35% of the global revenue. The region's key players are discovering new growth opportunities in developing countries, projected to benefit the case erectors business in the forecast period.

Latin America and the Middle East & Africa regions are also expected to experience stable growth in demand for automatic case erecting machines, driven by the expansion of manufacturing and logistics sectors in these areas.

As per our analysts at KD Market Insights, the following five players lead North America Having The Highest Market Share Case Erector market growth:

• HonorPack
• Viking Masek
• Accutek Packaging
• Triangle
• Packline USA

Case Erector Market Competitive Landscape

Some of the key players who top the global Case Erector market share:

• Hamrick Manufacturing & Services
• Lantech, Recopak Machinery PTY Ltd.
• Wayne Automation Corporation
• WestRock Company, FilSilPek
• Lenze, Arpac LLC
• Pearson Packaging Systems
• Marq packaging System
• Wexxar/BEL Packaging
• Combi Packaging System LLC
• A.B. Sealer Incorporated.

1. Executive Summary
   1. Market Overview
   2. Key Findings
   3. Market Trends
   4. Market Outlook
2. Introduction
   1. Scope of the Report
   2. Research Methodology
   3. Definitions and Assumptions
   4. Acronyms and Abbreviations
3. Market Dynamics
   1. Drivers
   2. Restraints
   3. Opportunities
   4. Challenges
4. Global Case Erector Market
   1. Market Overview
   2. Market Size and Forecast
   3. Market Segmentation
      1. By Equipment Type
      2. By End-User Industry
      3. By Closure Type
      4. By Case Style
      5. By Automation Level
      6. By Region
5. Market Segmentation by Equipment Type
   1. Automated Case Erectors
   2. Semi-Automated Case Erectors
   3. Manual Case Erectors
6. Market Segmentation by End-User Industry
   1. Food and Beverage
   2. Pharmaceuticals
   3. Cosmetics and Personal Care
   4. Household Care
   5. Electronics
   6. Others
7. Market Segmentation by Closure Type
   1. Glue Sealed Cases
   2. Tape Sealed Cases
   3. Stapled Cases
8. Market Segmentation by Case Style
   1. RSC (Regular Slotted Container)
   2. Half Slotted Container (HSC)
   3. Full Overlap Containers (FOL)
   4. Die-Cut Cases
   5. Custom Shaped Cases
9. Market Segmentation by Automation Level
   1. Fully Automated Systems
   2. Partially Automated Systems
   3. Manual Systems
10. Regional Analysis
    1. North America
       1. United States
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       2. Canada
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       3. Mexico
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
    2. Europe
       1. United Kingdom
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       2. Germany
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       3. France
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       4. Italy
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       5. Spain
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       6. Rest of Europe
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
    3. Asia Pacific
       1. China
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       2. Japan
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       3. India
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       4. Australia
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       5. South Korea
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       6. Rest of Asia Pacific
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
    4. Latin America
       1. Brazil
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       2. Argentina
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       3. Colombia
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       4. Rest of Latin America
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          •               Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
    5. Middle East & Africa
       1. South Africa
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       2. Saudi Arabia
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       3. UAE
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
       4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
          • Market Size and Forecast
          • Key Trends and Developments
          • Market Analysis by Type, End-User Industry, Closure Type, Case Style and Automation Level
11. Competitive Landscape
    1. Market Share Analysis
    2. Company Profiles
       1. All Company Names
          • Hamrick Manufacturing & Services
          • Lantech, Recopak Machinery PTY Ltd.
          • Wayne Automation Corporation
          • WestRock Company, FilSilPek
          • Lenze, Arpac LLC
          • Pearson Packaging Systems
          • Marq packaging System
          • Wexxar/BEL Packaging
          • Combi Packaging System LLC
          • A.B. Sealer Incorporated.
12. Strategic Recommendations
13. Appendix
    1. List of Tables
    2. List of Figures
14. References