Packaging machinery refers to equipment designed to perform one or more steps in the packaging process, including filling, wrapping, sealing, cleaning, stacking, and disassembling. It also involves processes like metering and labeling. The use of such machinery enhances productivity, reduces labor intensity, supports large-scale production, and ensures hygiene and cleanliness.
The development of packaging machinery is essential for modern food and pharmaceutical processing. However, pharmaceutical packaging is subject to stricter regulations compared to food packaging, covering materials, methods, environmental conditions, and label processing. This has led to the emergence of a specialized pharmaceutical packaging machinery industry.
Since the founding of New China, the domestic packaging machinery industry has seen gradual growth, but it still lags behind international standards. While China has made progress in certain areas like corrugated carton packaging and small-scale machines, high-tech equipment remains largely imported. In 2005, China produced 670,000 units of packaging machinery, rising to 930,000 by 2010. Despite this, exports account for less than 5% of total output, while imports are nearly equal to the total value.
For example, in April to August 2006, China exported 5,481 units of container washing equipment worth $482,793, but imported only 345 similar units at a cost of $10,571,652. Packaging, labeling, and filling machines were among the most exported products, with over 488,000 units shipped. However, the import volume of similar equipment reached $44 million. These figures highlight a significant price gap between Chinese exports and foreign imports, reflecting a "small and scattered" export structure dominated by low-cost, single-product solutions.
China’s packaging machinery industry faces challenges in product variety, quality, and technical innovation. There are around 1,300 types of packaging machines, but few high-precision or large-scale options. Product performance, reliability, and aesthetics often fall short. Additionally, there is a lack of leading enterprises and strong R&D capabilities. Only 1% of sales revenue is invested in research, compared to 8–10% in developed countries.
Pharmaceutical packaging machinery, as a specialized branch, requires high technical standards. With GMP regulations in place, pharmaceutical companies have upgraded their equipment, creating opportunities for the upstream machinery industry. For instance, a Chinese manufacturer introduced an automated system for washing, bottling, and sealing, which was later exported to over 20 countries.
Despite these achievements, most Chinese packaging technologies remain imitative, with limited independent development. Foreign companies have entered the market, introducing advanced technology and components, intensifying competition.
Globally, the pharmaceutical packaging market reached $11.2 billion in 2003 and is expected to surpass $13 billion by 2006. China is the fastest-growing market, with pharmaceutical packaging materials projected to exceed 20 billion yuan soon. However, current output meets only 80% of domestic demand, and packaging contributes less than 10% to drug value, compared to 30% in developed nations.
To compete globally, China’s packaging machinery must move toward precision, automation, and intelligent control. Future trends include modular design, diversified functions, and computerized systems. As pharmaceutical companies seek higher automation, the integration of smart controls and standardized designs will be crucial for meeting evolving market needs.
Pallet Truck
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The hand pallet truck is the logistics handling equipment used to carry goods. When the hand pallet truck is used at the handling station, its loaded fork is inserted into the pallet hole, and the hydraulic system is manually driven to lift and lower the pallet cargo, and the manual pulling is used to complete the handling operation. The utility model is a simpler, more effective and more common loading and unloading and handling tool among the pallet transportation tools in the handling station. Our AC series hand pallet truck are specially designed for transporting goods in various supermarkets, warehouses, etc. The material is made of reinforced steel, which is durable and beautiful.
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