Global Automation Solutions Market in the Bottling Industry 2016-2020

This market research report presents a detailed segmentation of the global automation solutions market in bottling industry by product type (motion control, valves and FRLs, PLC, DCS, and MES) and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA). The primary vendors in the market are ABB, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, and Siemens.

Overview of the automation solutions market in the bottling industry

Technavio’s market research analysts have predicted that the global automation solutions market in the bottling industry will grow steadily at a CAGR of around 7% by 2020. This industry research report identifies the optimization of CIP (clean-in-place) process in bottling industry to be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of this market in the coming years. The need to meet the high sanitation standards set by regulatory bodies makes CIP, a necessity. However, CIP is a time-intensive process and consumes a large amount of water and chemicals, which has increased the demand for optimizing the CIP process through the meticulous use of water and chemicals in the cleaning process. Benefits such as reduced production downtime, improved food safety, maintenance of high sanitation standards, and more flexibility in production processes will increase the adoption of optimized CIP among industries in the next four years.

Existing enterprises in various industries have started implementing IOT (internet of things) in various sectors such as supply chain, raw materials sourcing, and bottle manufacturing. IOT enables bottling factories to increase their productivity at the machine level and also help in reducing inventory. It also facilitates beverage companies to transform operations in multiple areas, reduce maintenance costs and eliminate breakdowns.

Segmentation by product type and analysis of the automation solutions market in the bottling industry

• Motion control
• Valves and FRLs (filter regulator lubricator)
• PLC (programmable logic controller)
• DCS (distributed control system)
• MES (manufacturing execution system)

During 2015, the motion control segment accounted for almost 25% of the total market share and dominated the market. The requirement for low production time and faster delivery compel the need for quick and efficient packaging and labeling processes, which will continue to provide for the demand for motion control products during the forecast period.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the automation solutions market in the bottling industry

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

According to this market study, the Americas will account for about 36% of the total market share by 2020 and dominate the automation solutions market in the bottling industry. The enforcement of stringent FDA regulations and the rise in demand for packaged food will increase the need for efficient labeling and packaging systems in this region.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

Characterized by the presence of several major and small suppliers who offer effective solutions to boost productivity and cut operational costs, this market appears highly fragmented. Regional vendors offer cost-efficient solutions while established international vendors offer customized solutions. International vendors are sustaining their share of the market with regular investments in R&D. Due to the increasing demand for automation solutions, the vendor competition is likely to intensify in the coming years.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• ABB
• Honeywell
• Rockwell Automation
• Schneider Electric
• Siemens

The other prominent vendors in the market are Accenture, ACS Motion Control, Advanced Motion Control, Aerotech, Alta Industrial Motion, Beckhoff, Bosch Rexroth, Dassault Systèmes, FANUC, GE, Hitachi, IDEC, Koyo Electronics, Mitsubishi Electric, Nanotec, Omron, Parker Hannifin, Parsec Automation, Yaskawa Electric, and Yokogawa.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the automation solutions market in the bottling industry?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the automation solutions market in the bottling industry?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the automation solutions market in the bottling industry?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the automation solutions market in the bottling industry?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the automation solutions market in the bottling industry?

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In beverage bottling plants, automation solutions are used in a variety of applications related to injection molding, blow molding, rinsing, filling, capping, labeling, and packing. The process is carried out in a secure environment which safeguards the bottling plant from external contamination and integrated with automation solutions like motion controllers, PLC, valves, and filter regulator lubricator (FRLs) combinations.

The report, global automation solutions market in bottling industry, is part of Technavio’s industrial automation research portfolio. This portfolio provides a comprehensive market analysis along with the market share, market sizing, and market segmentations covering areas such as automation and robotics. These market research reports provide a perspective on the various market opportunities and market threats along with the key trends that would influence the market growth during the forecast period. It presents insights into the changing competitive landscape and a detailed profiling and market analysis of the vendors. Also covered in the research are the key regions or countries that would have an impact on the market during the assessment years.