Global Label Applicators Market is segmented By Type (Integrated Automated, Stand-Alone, Semi-Automated), By Function (Print & Apply System, Apply Only System), By Method (Wipe-on, Air-Blow, Tamp-Blow), By Application (Lids, Bottles, Vials, Boxes & Carton, Trays, Tins, Others), By End User (Food & Beverages, Packaging, Pharmaceuticals, Logistics, Others), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Market Overview
The Globel Label Applicators Market is estimated to reach at CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2024-2031).
Label applicator machines are used to apply pressure-sensitive labels to product containers, bottles, packages, drums, and others. The label applicators simplify the label applying process for mass-produced objects. The label applicators are majorly used for manufacturing, shipping, pharmaceutical, product branding & pricing, food & beverage, and packaging industry. The working methods of label applicator include air-blow process, tamp-blow and wipe-on, which distinctly use functions. There are three types of label applicators to support either an apply-only or a print-and-apply system: integrated automated label applicators, stand-alone labelers, and semi-automated applicators.
Market Summary
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Metrics |
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Market CAGR |
5.1% |
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Segments Covered |
By Type, By Function, By Method, By Application, By End User, and By Region |
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Report Insights Covered |
Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other key insights. |
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Fastest Growing Region |
Asia Pacific |
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Largest Market Share |
North America |
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Market Dynamics
The global label applicators market growth is driven by the regulatory requirement of labeling in numerous industries and demand for quick and automated labeling equipment in the packaging industry.
The regulatory requirement of labeling in numerous industries are expected to drive the demand for the label applicators market
The label applicators market is expected to drive with the regulatory requirement of labeling in numerous industries. The regulatory bodies have imposed various rules and standards for labeling in numerous industries to provide information to the customers. For instance, Food and Drug Administration has imposed labeling requirements for food & beverages under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and its amendments. Food labeling is needed for most prepared foods, canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc. in North American countries. European Union has also amended labeling rules to get comprehensive information about the content and composition of food products. The enlarging food industry has been using label applicators for the labeling of mass production to comply with regulatory standards. Moreover, According to the Federal Aviation standard, states labels must be printed on a package or containment device containing the hazardous material. The increasing usage of labeling in numerous industries is boosting the demand for label applicators.
The high cost of labeling machines is likely to hinder the market growth
The label applicators market is impacted by the high cost of labeling machines, which is still uneconomical for small manufacturers. Hence, the use of label applicators is limited to high output manufacturers only.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Due to the pandemic, stakeholders across the label applicators industry have seen a notable impact as all the production work, factories, and other activities were closed. As a result, production was hindered by halts and supply chain disruption globally. After the pandemic, the governments still impose various restrictions, such as working with half the workforce and fewer operating hours hindering the production cycle of the market. The losses are incorporated with less demand from the food & beverage, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and other associated industries. However, the market is expected to recover after the pandemic, with sectors aiming to work with higher production rates to recover from the incorporated losses.
Market Segment Analysis
By type, the label applicators market is broadly classified into stand-alone, semi-automated, and integrated automated.
The integrated automated label applicator is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period (2020-2028)
Integrated automated label applicator is expected to hold the largest market for label applicators market and is expected to continue its dominance in the forecast period. Integrated automated label applicators have been used to streamline the labeling process cost-effectively. An integrated automated label applicator is a pre-built and fully integrated solution into a manufacturer’s product handling system. It allows products to move along a conveyor to perform fast operations. They are available for the in-line mode of operation and off-line mode of operation based on the customer requirement. The integrated automated label applicators offer better label accuracy on product placement, product throughput capability, and effortless changeover.
With the increasing demand for integrated automated label applicators, the leading manufacturers focus on launching new products in the field. For instance, in 2020, Epson has developed a General Data PAC5 and LabelMill LM3612CTT label applicators for the ColorWorks CW-C6000P on-demand label printer to deliver labeling technology and full-color print. The Epson ColorWorks CW-C6000P 4-in model is coupled with remote I/O control, enabling integration with an automated label applicator to print and apply the label.
Market Geographical Share
North America region holds the largest market for the global label applicators globally
North America region holds the largest market share for the label applicators market globally and is expected to continue its dominance in the forecast period. The increasing investments in advertising and labeling in numerous industries boost the market for label applicators market in the region. The label applicators seek demand from manufacturing, shipping and handling, pharmaceutical, food and beverage and packaging sectors to reduce the processing time and enhance the production rates.
Leading companies in the region have been offering label applicators with automated products to cater to the industry's needs. For instance, in 2020, ID Technology has developed a Model 258 print and label applicator with CrossMerge technology for labelling cases and trays with alphanumeric text and barcodes at high speeds. The new Model applicator offers improved print quality and barcode readability with one-button operation.
The companies have been expanding their presence in the region beside great opportunities for label applicators. For instance, in 2020, ProMach has acquired Panther Industries (a label applicators developer for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer packaged goods) to expand into key strategic areas including e-commerce, distribution, warehouse, fulfillment, logistics, and many other fast-moving industries.
Label Applicators Market Companies
The label applicators market is consolidated with the local player’s presence, followed by the global companies, contributing to the significant share in the market growth. In addition, some of the key players contributing to the growth of the market are Epson America, Inc., CTM Labeling Systems, ID Technology, Resource Label Group, Videojet Technologies, Inc, Primera Technology, Universal Labeling Systems, Inc., Quadrel, Ravenwood Packaging, ProMach, Inc., Herma GmbH, Quadrel Labeling Systems, Label-Aire, Inc., In-Line Labeling Equipment, Inc., ALTech UK labelling Technologies Ltd. and others. Furthermore, the major players are adopting various new strategies to dominate the market, such as expansions, acquisitions and collaborations, contributing to the growth of the label applicators market globally.
Epson America, Inc
Overview: Espon America, Inc is a leading manufacturer in the printer, projector, scanner, system devices, and factory automation categories. It is a subsidiary of a Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Group generates annual sales of around the U.S. $10 billion.
Product Portfolio: The Company offers a wide range of products including printers & all-in-ones, scanners, projectors & displays, professional imaging, business printers, eco tank printers, smart glasses, point of sale, robots, microdevices, and others.
Key Development: In 2021, As per News Epson has formed a partnership with United Automation for creating automated labelling applicators, integrating the ColorWorks C7500 color label printer and Epson 6-Axis VT, C-Series and SCARA robot solutions.
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