
Industrial Laminating Machines Global Market Report 2025
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Industrial Laminating Machines Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on industrial laminating machines market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Reasons to Purchase
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for industrial laminating machines ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The industrial laminating machines market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The 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.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Wet Laminating Machine; Thermal Laminating Machine; Dry Bond Laminating Machine
2) By Technology: Infrared Technology; Ultrasonic Technology
3) By Substrate Material: Paper; Film; Foil; Other Materials
4) By Operation: Manual; Semi-Automated; Automated
5) By End-User: Automotive; Aerospace And Defense; Medical; Pharmaceutical; Food And Beverage; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Wet Laminating Machine: Roll-To-Roll Wet Laminators; Sheet-To-Sheet Wet Laminators
2) By Thermal Laminating Machine: Hot Roll Laminators; Cold Roll Laminators
3) By Dry Bond Laminating Machine: Solvent-Based Laminators; Water-Based Laminators
Companies Mentioned: Nordson Corporation; Bobst Group SA; General Binding Corporation; Mactac; FRIMO Group GmbH
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
This report focuses on industrial laminating machines market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for industrial laminating machines ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The industrial laminating machines market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Wet Laminating Machine; Thermal Laminating Machine; Dry Bond Laminating Machine
2) By Technology: Infrared Technology; Ultrasonic Technology
3) By Substrate Material: Paper; Film; Foil; Other Materials
4) By Operation: Manual; Semi-Automated; Automated
5) By End-User: Automotive; Aerospace And Defense; Medical; Pharmaceutical; Food And Beverage; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Wet Laminating Machine: Roll-To-Roll Wet Laminators; Sheet-To-Sheet Wet Laminators
2) By Thermal Laminating Machine: Hot Roll Laminators; Cold Roll Laminators
3) By Dry Bond Laminating Machine: Solvent-Based Laminators; Water-Based Laminators
Companies Mentioned: Nordson Corporation; Bobst Group SA; General Binding Corporation; Mactac; FRIMO Group GmbH
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Table of Contents
200 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Industrial Laminating Machines Market Characteristics
- 3. Industrial Laminating Machines Market Trends And Strategies
- 4. Industrial Laminating Machines Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
- 5. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Industrial Laminating Machines PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Total Addressable Market (TAM)
- 6. Industrial Laminating Machines Market Segmentation
- 6.1. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Wet Laminating Machine
- Thermal Laminating Machine
- Dry Bond Laminating Machine
- 6.2. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Infrared Technology
- Ultrasonic Technology
- 6.3. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Paper
- Film
- Foil
- Other Materials
- 6.4. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Operation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Manual
- Semi-Automated
- Automated
- 6.5. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Automotive
- Aerospace And Defense
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
- Food And Beverage
- Other End-Users
- 6.6. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Wet Laminating Machine, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Roll-To-Roll Wet Laminators
- Sheet-To-Sheet Wet Laminators
- 6.7. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Thermal Laminating Machine, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Hot Roll Laminators
- Cold Roll Laminators
- 6.8. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Dry Bond Laminating Machine, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Solvent-Based Laminators
- Water-Based Laminators
- 7. Industrial Laminating Machines Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 7.1. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 7.2. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8. Asia-Pacific Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 8.1. Asia-Pacific Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 8.2. Asia-Pacific Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.4. Asia-Pacific Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 9. China Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 9.1. China Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 9.2. China Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.3. China Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.4. China Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 10. India Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 10.1. India Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.2. India Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.3. India Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11. Japan Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 11.1. Japan Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 11.2. Japan Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.3. Japan Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.4. Japan Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12. Australia Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 12.1. Australia Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.2. Australia Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.3. Australia Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13. Indonesia Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 13.1. Indonesia Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.2. Indonesia Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.3. Indonesia Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14. South Korea Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 14.1. South Korea Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 14.2. South Korea Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.3. South Korea Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.4. South Korea Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15. Western Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 15.1. Western Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 15.2. Western Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.3. Western Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.4. Western Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16. UK Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 16.1. UK Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.2. UK Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.3. UK Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17. Germany Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 17.1. Germany Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.2. Germany Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.3. Germany Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18. France Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 18.1. France Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.2. France Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.3. France Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19. Italy Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 19.1. Italy Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.2. Italy Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.3. Italy Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20. Spain Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 20.1. Spain Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.2. Spain Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.3. Spain Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21. Eastern Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 21.1. Eastern Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 21.2. Eastern Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.3. Eastern Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.4. Eastern Europe Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22. Russia Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 22.1. Russia Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.2. Russia Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.3. Russia Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23. North America Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 23.1. North America Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 23.2. North America Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.3. North America Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.4. North America Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24. USA Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 24.1. USA Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 24.2. USA Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.3. USA Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.4. USA Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25. Canada Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 25.1. Canada Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 25.2. Canada Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.3. Canada Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.4. Canada Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26. South America Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 26.1. South America Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 26.2. South America Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.3. South America Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.4. South America Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27. Brazil Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 27.1. Brazil Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.2. Brazil Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.3. Brazil Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28. Middle East Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 28.1. Middle East Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 28.2. Middle East Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.3. Middle East Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.4. Middle East Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29. Africa Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 29.1. Africa Industrial Laminating Machines Market Overview
- 29.2. Africa Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.3. Africa Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.4. Africa Industrial Laminating Machines Market, Segmentation By Substrate Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 30. Industrial Laminating Machines Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 30.1. Industrial Laminating Machines Market Competitive Landscape
- 30.2. Industrial Laminating Machines Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Nordson Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Bobst Group SA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. General Binding Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Mactac Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. FRIMO Group GmbH Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 31. Industrial Laminating Machines Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- 31.1. Emsur S.A.
- 31.2. Kenmec Group
- 31.3. HMT Manufacturing Inc.
- 31.4. Uteco Converting S.p.A.
- 31.5. D and K Group Inc.
- 31.6. Aetna Group
- 31.7. Nippon Tungsten USA Inc.
- 31.8. Signode AB
- 31.9. Global Web Finishing
- 31.10. Monotech Systems Ltd.
- 31.11. Nordmeccanica Group
- 31.12. Comexi Group
- 31.13. Hesse Mechatronics Inc.
- 31.14. Harpak-Ulma Packaging LLC
- 31.15. Soma Engineering
- 32. Global Industrial Laminating Machines Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
- 33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 34. Recent Developments In The Industrial Laminating Machines Market
- 35. Industrial Laminating Machines Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
- 35.1 Industrial Laminating Machines Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.2 Industrial Laminating Machines Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.3 Industrial Laminating Machines Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
- 36. Appendix
- 36.1. Abbreviations
- 36.2. Currencies
- 36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 36.4. Research Inquiries
- 36.5. The Business Research Company
- 36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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