Global Pneumatic IS Machine Market Strategic Research Report

Scope of the Report

The global Pneumatic IS Machine market size is predicted to grow from US$ 279 million in 2025 to US$ 420 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2032.

A Pneumatic IS Machine, or pneumatic Individual Section Machine, is a glass container forming machine that mainly uses compressed air and pneumatic mechanisms to drive key forming motions. It is used to produce bottles, jars, vials, and other hollow glass containers. Each section works independently, receiving molten glass gobs and forming containers through blow-and-blow and press-and-blow. Compared with servo-electric IS machines, pneumatic IS machines have simpler structure, proven reliability, and lower investment cost, but they usually offer less motion precision and flexibility. Bucher Emhart describes AIS as a pneumatically driven IS machine category.

Global production capacity is approximately 200 units.

In 2025, global sales reached approximately 108 units, with an average price of around million US$ 2.64 per unit, gross margin around 30%.

The Pneumatic IS Machine market will remain stable but relatively mature. New growth will mainly come from emerging-market capacity expansion, machine refurbishment, spare parts, section replacement, and modernization of existing pneumatic lines. Servo-electric systems will continue to gain share in high-end applications, but pneumatic IS machines will remain competitive where customers prioritize reliability, lower capital cost, easier maintenance, operator familiarity, and proven forming performance. Future competition will focus on pneumatic efficiency, valve control, compressed air optimization, machine flexibility, electronic controls, retrofit capability, service response, and lifecycle cost. The market is unlikely to disappear quickly because the installed base remains large.

Market trend

The Pneumatic IS Machine market is mature, but it remains important because many container glass plants still operate pneumatic forming lines. The market trend is shifting from purely pneumatic systems toward hybrid upgrades, electronic timing, improved valve blocks, servo take-out mechanisms, better cooling, automatic lubrication, swabbing robots, and digital process monitoring. Advanced pneumatic IS machines continue to be used where customers need reliable performance, flexible gob production, and lower capital cost than full servo-electric systems. However, high-end plants are gradually adopting servo-electric NIS or hybrid systems for better repeatability, faster setup, and improved forming control.

Market drive

Market demand is driven by continuous glass packaging production for beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and household products. Pneumatic IS machines are attractive because they are proven, durable, familiar to operators, and supported by a large installed base. They also provide a cost-effective solution for emerging-market glass plants and for producers that prefer machine rebuilding instead of full replacement. Compressed air remains critical in IS machine operations, and proper air pressure, air quality, and flow directly affect productivity, container quality, and scrap reduction. Replacement parts, upgrades, and refurbishment are therefore important demand drivers.

Upstream and downstream

Upstream suppliers include steel casting and precision machining companies, glass mold manufacturers, pneumatic valve suppliers, compressed air system providers, cylinders, sensors, lubrication systems, refractory parts, cooling components, control systems, and hot-end spare-part manufacturers. Machine producers integrate these parts into complete pneumatic forming systems or provide retrofit and rebuilding services. Downstream customers are mainly container glass manufacturers serving beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, perfume, household chemical, and premium packaging brands. Typical downstream glass producers include O-I Glass, Ardagh Group, Verallia, Vidrala, Vetropack, Gerresheimer, Saverglass, BA Glass, Vitro, and Şişecam. BDF lists O-I, Saverglass, Şişecam, Vetropack, and Vitro among key forming-business references.

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Pneumatic IS Machine market?

What factors are driving Pneumatic IS Machine market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Pneumatic IS Machine market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Pneumatic IS Machine break out by Type, by Application?

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the global Pneumatic IS Machine market, covering market size and forecast, segmentation by product type and application, competitive landscape, leading players and regional and country-level outlook.

Segment by Type

• Single Gob
• Double Gob
• Triple Gob
• Others

Segment by Molding

• Blow & Blow
• Press & Blow

Segment by Classification

• Below 10 Sections
• Above 10 Sections

Segment by Application

• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceutical
• Cosmetics and Personal Care
• Chemical
• Others

Who Can Use This Report?

This report is written for decision-makers who need a clear, data-backed view of the global Pneumatic IS Machine market:

• Manufacturers, suppliers and solution providers benchmarking their position and planning product, capacity and go-to-market strategy
• Distributors, channel partners and end users in Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics and Personal Care evaluating demand and sourcing options
• Investors, financial analysts and consultants assessing growth opportunities, competitive dynamics and M&A potential
• Government agencies, industry associations and research institutions tracking industry developments and policy impact