Nice — below is a compact, source-backed market brief for Plastic Processing Equipment (injection, extrusion, blow & thermoforming, ancillary machines) plus a company reference table with concrete, recent values/metrics (sales, unit counts, turnover or notable transaction values). I prioritized OEM press releases, industry press and market reports (2023–2025/2026 sources where available).

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Quick company reference (company → key value / metric)

Note: many OEMs report model/unit counts and group turnover rather than a standalone “plastic processing equipment” revenue line — so I prioritized the most comparable, public, load-bearing figures (unit sales, turnover or disclosed transaction values).

Market snapshot — headline numbers & recent development

• Market size estimates vary by scope: plastic processing machinery market was valued about USD 22.7B (2024) and is forecast to grow to ~USD 34.6B by 2032 (Fortune Business Insights projection, CAGR ~5.6%). Other specialist reports put the injection-molding segment at ~USD 12B (2024) with mid-single-digit CAGR.

• OEM activity in 2024–2025: large OEMs reported mixed results — strong unit volumes from high-volume Chinese OEMs (Haitian), stable European turnovers (ENGEL ~€1.5bn), and portfolio reshuffles (Milacron stake sale). These moves reflect regional volume shifts and consolidation/financial restructuring in the sector. 

Recent developments (2023–2025)

• High-volume Chinese OEMs expanding global share (Haitian continuing high machine shipments and overseas revenue growth).

• Consolidation & transactions: Milacron majority-stake sale (Hillenbrand → Bain affiliate) signalled private-equity interest and portfolio reshaping in processing equipment.

• Sustainability & circularity focus at major shows (K-show, K 2025, equipment makers promoting recycling/upcycling solutions and energy-efficient machine lines).

Drivers

• Packaging & single-use demand (emerging markets) plus continued demand from automotive, medical, electronics for precision, high-volume parts.

• Shift to higher-value, energy-efficient machines (all-electric drives, industry 4.0 connectivity) — customers buying more capable, digitalized machines.

• Circular economy / recycling — demand for equipment that processes recyclates, compatibilizers, and chemical/advanced recycling feedstocks. EU circularity policies push OEMs and processors to invest.

Restraints

• Raw-material & energy cost volatility (plastic resin and electricity prices affect OEM demand and processing economics).

• High capital intensity & long replacement cycles — processors delay capex in soft macro environments; overcapacity from pandemic orders still lingers in some regions.

• Regulatory pressure & public scrutiny on plastics, especially in Europe — can reduce demand for virgin-plastic processing capacity and shift investment toward recycling instead.

Regional segmentation (high level)

• Asia-Pacific (esp. China) — largest volume share (Haitian, many domestic OEMs), fastest growth, cost-sensitive buyers; dominates unit shipments.

• Europe — premium machine market (ENGEL, Arburg, KraussMaffei, Sumitomo/SHI Demag presence); focus on energy efficiency, automation and sustainability compliance.

• North America — strong on specialized machinery (medical, automotive) and consolidation (Milacron transaction activity); recovering capex in targeted subsegments. 

Emerging trends

• All-electric machines & energy recovery systems to cut operating costs and carbon footprint.

• Smart/connected machines (IIoT/Industry 4.0) — predictive maintenance, process-data monetization and remote services.

• Retrofit & upgrade market — processors upgrading drives, controllers and automation rather than buying new machines to save capex. 

• Equipment for recyclates & chemical recycling feedstocks (compounding, compatibilizing extruders, pelletizing solutions).

Top use cases

1. Packaging (bottles, caps, films) — largest volume user of extrusion/blow & thermoforming equipment.

2. Automotive components — structural & interior parts (injection molding; growing with EV lightweighting).

3. Medical devices & pharma packaging — high-precision, cleanroom-capable injection machines.

4. Consumer electronics & appliance components — precision molding and overmolding.

Major challenges

• Skilled labour shortage & training for advanced machines (automation needs different skillsets).

• Balancing investment between new green machines vs retrofitting legacy plants.

• Price competition and margin compression from lower-cost OEMs in Asia.

Attractive opportunities

• Aftermarket & service revenue (remote monitoring, spare parts, rebuilds) — high margin, recurring.

• Specialized lines for recyclate processing / compatibilization — first movers gain with regulatory tailwinds.

• Electrified & high-precision machines for medical / EV components — premium pricing and stickier customer relationships.

Key factors of market expansion (what to watch)

1. Launch cost and resin price stability — if resin and energy costs fall or stabilize, capex cycles recover.

2. Adoption of recycling mandates and circular standards (EU/other jurisdictions) — drives new equipment demand for recyclates.

3. OEM R&D in energy efficiency & digital services (differentiators for buyers).

4. M&A / private-equity activity (portfolio reshaping like Milacron) — may accelerate consolidation and aftermarket scale plays.