The need for packaging machines to integrate with upstream manufacturing processes has led to the development of automation techniques for several sectors. The overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) technique is used in lean packaging operations to control the packaging process. Such operations are widely used because of the increased need for packaged meals, continuous medications and treatments, and high spending on branded products. Furthermore, e-commerce enterprises are introducing lean packaging practices, which is fueling the stick & sachet packing machine market growth.
Further, flexible packaging is becoming more popular compared to other types of packaging. It involves market developments and growth drivers such as e-commerce, digital printing, and sustainability. Customers are willing to pay a premium price for unique product features offered by flexible packaging. According to the Flexible Packaging Association, over 60% of North American consumers are willing to pay more for tangible and functional packaging benefits, including product protection, transportation friendliness, and supply chain efficiency. Such factors are expected to grow the stick & sachet packing machine market.
North America Stick & Sachet Packing Machine Market Segmentation
The North America stick & sachet packing machine market is segmented into type, product type, end user, and country. Based on type, the market is bifurcated into stick pack packing machine and sachet packing machine. In 2020, the stick pack packing machine segment held a larger market share. Based on product type, the market is segmented into powder and granule, liquid products, and others. In 2020, the power and granule segment held the largest market share. Based on end user, the market is categorized into food and beverages, pharmaceutical, chemicals, cosmetics, and others. In 2020, the food and beverages segment held the largest market share. Further, based on country, the North America stick & sachet packing machine market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The US contributed a substantial share in 2020.
ARANOW Packaging Machinery, S.L.; IMA-Ilapak; Ingeniería de Envasado Vertical S.L; Körber AG; Matrix Packaging Machinery, LLC; MESPACK, S.L; SmartPac Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH; and Syntegon Technology GmbH are among the leading companies operating in the North America stick & sachet packing machine market.