Glass Handling Tools & Equipment Market 2024 – Market Size & Segments Analysis, Industry Trends, Manufacturers Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast 2034

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Glass handling tools & equipment are professional equipment used in handling glass material in various operations which include, cutting, grinding and etching. These tools are used in different industries that use glass and some of the common areas include construction and architecture, manufacturing and processing of glass, automotive, electronics and solar industries where glass is used in form of sheets, panels or as a component. Glass handling equipment comprises of glass lifter, glass handling robot, loading equipment, glass cutter, storage equipment, crane systems, and manual handling and safety equipment in which it focuses on the lifting, moving, and installing of glass products. They are used to grip different sizes and shapes of glass and weight to facilitate maneuvering of the glass during operations.

In other words, their primary role is to minimize the chances of having a damaged or a broken product during handling while observing the well-being of workers who handle the products during the manufacturing process. The market of Glass handling tools and equipment is rapidly growing across the globe due to rising demand in the various sectors including construction &architecture, glass manufacturing & processing industries, automotive, electronics, and solar energy among others. The glass handling equipment and tools are vital in ensuring proper mobility of glass materials throughout the production and supplying processes.

The glass handling tools & equipment market is anticipated to reach USD XXX.X million by 2034 from USD XXX.X million in 2023, at a CAGR of XX.X% during the forecast period.


The global market for glass handling tools is being boosted by government policies that require the use of protective equipment in construction and manufacturing industries to reduce risks and accidents at work places. Furthermore, the advancement in advanced glasses with improved strength, elasticity, and insulation, which has resulted in the need for equipment to handle the glasses safely during transportation and installation will drive more the glass handling tools & equipment market during the projected period of 2024-2034.

Growth Drivers:

The need to increase safety in construction & architecture, glass manufacturing & processing, automotive industries defines the demand for improved glass handling tools & equipment. Due to high emphasis being placed on safety measures and control of incidence of accidents at the workplace, organizations have a strong interest in the use of worry-free tools for handling fragile glass products. Consequently, the need to find new ways of reducing the likelihood and impact of these occurrences on the workers, products, and business continuity also increases.

The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of glass products in various applications including windows, facades, partitions and fittings. With Urban development as well as infrastructure development projects enhancing globally, the need for glass handling tools and equipment is equally on the rise. Business entities involved in construction work incorporate contemporary material handling systems to facilitate their operations, enhance their efficiency, and ensure they meet their project schedules on time.

Automotive and electronics are some of the largest consumers of glass products for uses such as automotive glass, display and consumer electronics respectively. With such industries expanding and improving in technology, there is need for proper equipment to handle these glass parts. Specialized glass handling tools made for the automotive and electronics sectors have enhanced features for precision, scratch resistance, and the delicate properties of the material required for these industries.

Technological advancements are instrumental in the development of the glass handling tools & equipment market. Innovative products like handling robots, vacuum lifters, and various types of gripping mechanisms are incorporated by manufacturers to address various challenges in the industry and work towards achieving better performance. Employing such technologies provide some advantages including reduced labor intensity, and ability to provide better control while handling glass materials with a high level of precision.

Glass Handling Tools & Equipment Segmentation:

By Product Type:

·         Glass Lifters

o   Vacuum Lifters

o   Curved Vacuum Lifters

o   Cladding Lifters

o   Others

·         Glass Handling Robots

o   Glazing Robots

o   Glazing Manipulator

o   Others

·         Loading Equipment

o   Trolleys

o   Accessories

·         Glass Cutters

·         Crane Systems

·         Storage Equipment

·         Transportation Equipment

·         Manual Handling Equipment

·         Hand Vacuum Cups

·         Safety Equipment

·         Others

By End-User Industry:

·         Construction & Architecture

·         Glass Manufacturing & Processing

·         Automotive

·         Electronics

·         Optical

·         Marine

·         Solar

·         Others

By Region:

·         North America

·         Europe

·         Asia Pacific

·         Latin America

·         Middle East and Africa

Glass Handling Tools & Equipment Market by Product Type Review:

Based on the product type, the glass handling tools & equipment market is segmented into eleven segments including glass lifters, glass handling robots, loading equipment, glass cutters, crane systems, storage equipment, transportation equipment, manual handling equipment, hand vacuum cups, safety equipment, and others. On the basis of product type, the glass lifters segment is expected to dominate the market in terms of market share, while the glass handling robots segment is also predicted to grow at the highest rate in terms of CAGR during the forecast period.


Glass Handling Tools & Equipment Market by Application Review:

Based on the end-user industry, the market is segmented into construction & architecture, glass manufacturing & processing, automotive, electronics, optical, marine, solar, and others. On the basis of end-user industry, the construction & architecture segment is expected to be the largest in terms of market share, while the solar segment is predicted to grow at the highest rate in terms of CAGR during the forecast period.

Regional Outlook:

The glass handling tools & equipment market research report offers detailed analysis and forecasts for five major regions i.e., North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The Asia Pacific region is forecasted to dominate the global glass handling tools & equipment market followed by North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa during the forecast period 2023-2030.

The Asia Pacific region has been expected to continue its market leadership in the global glass handling tools & equipment sector with a projected market size share of XX. X% in 2023. The regional glass handling tools and equipment market is fueled by factors such as raising urbanization levels, infrastructural development, and growing automotive as well as electronics industries. This has led to the need for effective glass handling tools and equipment in this region as a way of reducing accidents caused by improper handling of glass products and at the same time making the process more efficient and less costly. Furthermore, Asia Pacific has been the most significant advocate of material handling automation, robotics, and IoT (Internet of Things) with these aspects poised to boost the glass handling tools & equipment market throughout the forecast period 2024-2034.

The Asia-Pacific region has a diverse group of economies such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia and most of the Southeast Asian countries which plays a vital role in the growth and development of the glass handling tools & equipment market.

China, India and Southeast Asia are some of the countries’ leading in infrastructure development by government which creates the demand for glass handling tools and equipment. For instance, under interim budget 2024-25, India’s capital investment outlay for infrastructure has been increased by 11.1% to Rs.11.11 lakh crore (USD 133.86 billion), which would be 3.4 % of GDP. Growth in transportation networks, commercial buildings, and smart cities fuels the market growth.

In addition, increased use of glass in automotive and electronics industries in Asia Pacific creates a need for glass handling tools used in production lines. Furthermore, Asia Pacific leads the way in terms of Industry 4. 0 technologies such as automation, IoT and big data analytics for effective and efficient production processes, thus leading to growth of the Asia Pacific market during the forecast period 2024-2034.

The glass handling tools and equipment market in North America is relatively developed because of growth, innovation, and policies affecting chief actors in the region. The construction industries requirement constantly, the automotive industry, and quantity manufacturing industries guarantee market stability within the region. Moreover, increasing use of automation and robots in material handling activities, increasing concern on safety measures, and increasing demand for energy efficient glass products are some of the trends existing in North American region. Additionally, increased demand on construction production, infrastructure and touches projects on investment in renewable energy sources is expected to foster market development in the region during the forecast period 2024-2034.


Key Companies in Glass Handling Tools & Equipment Market:

The research report offers a competitive analysis of prominent companies operating in the Glass Handling Tools & Equipment market. Some of the leading players profiled in the market research report include:

·         C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.

·         Aardwolf 

·         BOTTERO S.p.A. 

·         ANVER Corp.

·         CMS Glass Machinery

·         LISEC

·         Hird Ltd

·         HEGLA GMBH & CO. KG

·         Schmalz

·         Muyen BV

·         SCM Group

·         Other Players

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