Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment Companies

The global pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment market is expected to be valued at USD 21.24 billion in 2026 and USD 30.39 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. The global market is gaining momentum as drug manufacturers expand production capacity to meet the rising demand for generics and biologics. Specialty medicines also drive equipment investment. Advances in automation improve precision across formulation processes. Process control systems enhance operational efficiency. Integrated production lines reduce manual intervention. High containment solutions support regulatory compliance, while sterile processing systems strengthen product safety. Market growth is supported by expanding healthcare access. Biopharmaceutical production increases demand for advanced systems. Contract manufacturers invest in modular equipment. Additionally, vaccine facilities require specialized sterilization technology. These factors, along with the regulatory standards encouraging plant upgrades and the expansion of domestic drug output in emerging economies, bolster the market growth globally.

Key players operating in the pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment market include GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (Germany), IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A (Italy), Syntegon Technology GmbH (Germany), ACG (India), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (US), Körber AG (Germany), Coperion GmbH (Germany), Romaco Group (Germany), Marchesini Group S.p.A (Italy), and Bausch+Ströbel SE + Co. KG (Germany). These companies adopt growth initiatives, such as partnerships and product launches, to reinforce their presence and expand business in the global market.

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For instance, in January 2026, IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A partnered with Sharp Sterile Manufacturing to expand a sterile filling facility in Massachusetts, installing a fully automated isolated filling line for ready-to-use vials with integrated robotics, advanced weight control, and lyophilization technologies.

IMA INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE S.P.A (Italy)

IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A is a global provider of automation solutions for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, and tobacco industries. The company focuses on innovation and digital transformation to improve production efficiency and sustainability. It operates through the Pharma Automation Consumer segments. The Pharma segment delivers equipment for tablet and capsule processing. Granulation and freeze-drying systems are also included. Aseptic filling, labelling, and packaging solutions are offered under IMA Active, IMA Life, IMA Safe, and IMA End of Line brands. The company provides after-sales and technical support services to improve productivity. It maintains a strong presence across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and other international markets.

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is a German technology company specializing in machinery and process systems for pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, chemicals, energy, and marine industries. The company operates through five divisions, namely Separation and Flow Technologies, Liquid and Powder Technologies, Food and Healthcare Technologies, Farm Technologies, and Heating and Refrigeration Technologies. In the pharmaceuticals industry, the company provides equipment for granulation, coating, tableting, freeze drying, liquid processing, and sterile filling. These solutions improve production efficiency and regulatory compliance. The systems support consistent manufacturing of tablets, capsules, injectables, and lyophilized products. The company has a strong global presence across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific. It serves industrial and healthcare customers with advanced engineering capabilities.

Market Ranking

The global pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment market is moderately consolidated, with the top five players collectively accounting for approximately 15–25% of the total market share. Syntegon Technology GmbH (Germany), Körber AG (Germany), GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (Germany), IMA INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE S.P.A (Italy), and ACG (India) maintain strong positions across processing, packaging, filling, and granulation solutions. Their portfolios support integrated pharmaceutical production across solid and liquid dosage forms. These companies address demand from generics and biologics manufacturers. Specialty drug producers also rely on advanced systems. These players combine engineering expertise with scalable manufacturing capacity.

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