Qingdao Nanchen Foundry Machinery: Technological Upgrading and Diversified Adaptation Amid Global Shot Blasting Machine Industry Transformation
Driven by the dual impetus of manufacturing upgrading and environmental policies, the global shot blasting machine industry achieved structural growth in 2025, and this trend has continued into 2026. According to Grand View Research, the global market size reached $1.284 billion in 2024 and is projected to rise to $2.017 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% projected for the period 2026-2033. As a core equipment for metal surface treatment in foundry machinery, shot blasting machines have deepened their applications across multiple sectors, and the industry has embraced a new pattern featuring technological intelligence, product environmental friendliness, and service diversification.
Against this growth backdrop, the regional competitive landscape of the global shot blasting machine market is clear. The Asia-Pacific region dominates with a 35.8% market share, while China—the world’s largest producer and consumer—accounts for 40% of the global market, with its domestic market size exceeding 8.5 billion RMB in 2025. The high-end market is led by European and American enterprises (with an average unit price of over $250,000), while Chinese manufacturers are seizing the mid-to-high-end market through cost-effectiveness and technological innovation. Qingdao Nanchen has performed particularly prominently: through independent R&D, it continuously innovates foundry machinery technology. Leveraging the 18% year-on-year growth of China’s shot blasting machine exports in 2024, the company achieved a sharp increase in overseas orders in 2025. Its products are widely used across various fields, serving well-known enterprises at home and abroad, and adapting to comprehensive manufacturing needs.
In response to the global trend of upgrading demand for shot blasting machines, industry technological iteration focuses on two core directions: intelligence and environmental friendliness. In terms of intelligence, 67% of mainstream equipment is equipped with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) interfaces, enabling adaptive adjustment of shot blasting parameters via PLC and AI vision technology, with a defect recognition rate of 99.6%. Qingdao Nanchen keeps pace with this trend by introducing high-end equipment, selecting first-tier electrical components, and independently developing control systems. It ensures stability through strict quality control, boasting a one-time inspection pass rate of 99% for parts and 98% for finished products. In terms of environmental friendliness, new equipment is fitted with a three-stage dust removal system, with dust emissions below 10mg/m³. Some models achieve a 40% reduction in energy consumption and a shot recovery rate of over 95%, aligning with the backdrop of increasingly stringent global environmental regulations.
Against this backdrop, global environmental policies continue to strengthen relevant requirements: the EU’s "Industrial Emission Standards 2025" enhances energy efficiency, and China’s "14th Five-Year Plan" supports the development of surface treatment equipment, forcing enterprises to adopt cleaner production. By the end of 2025, the replacement rate of shot blasting machines for pickling processes in key regions exceeded 60%. Qingdao Nanchen seized this opportunity to build a full-process production system, adapting to the needs of multiple industries with customized non-standard equipment and emerging as a key force in the industry’s transformation. Meanwhile, the industry is upgrading its "product + service" model, deepening customization and full-life-cycle services, with remote operation and maintenance becoming a core highlight. Service revenue accounts for over 8% of total revenue among top enterprises. Furthermore, Qingdao Nanchen follows the industry transformation trend, improves its after-sales system, assigns dedicated production supervisors, and promises 24-hour on-site problem-solving, winning customer recognition with its "Three-Precision" philosophy (Precision in Technology, Quality, and Service).
Looking ahead, the global shot blasting machine industry will continue to benefit from manufacturing recovery and the advancement of new infrastructure, and enterprises need to focus on technological, environmental, and service upgrading. Chinese enterprises represented by Qingdao Nanchen have established a firm foothold in the high-end market with advantages in technology, quality control, and services. Their high-quality equipment solutions not only accurately meet diverse application needs but also help customers reduce costs and improve efficiency, empowering the high-quality development of the global manufacturing industry.
