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From 2025 to 2035, the market for compaction machines is defining advantage lies in their superior mobility and speed,
expected to rise from about US$7.3 billion to around US$13.7 particularly suitable for projects where maneuverability is critical.
billion, growing at a rate of 6.5% each year. This growth is mainly Urbanization in Asia-Pacific and Latin America is a major catalyst
due to more companies using smart compaction systems, for wheeled paver growth, as cities increasingly demand
following emissions rules, and increasing investments in strong efficient solutions for expanding and maintaining road networks.
infrastructure. Wheeled pavers are ideal for constructing and repairing urban
Heavy machinery will get updates like better telematics, streets, parking lots, and residential roads, where frequent jobsite
compaction meters, and hybrid engines. Light equipment will changes and tighter spaces make tracked pavers less practical.
meet the demands of urban construction with battery-electric Globally, wheeled pavers have been enhanced by advanced
designs and improved comfort. Manufacturers will start offering operator assist systems, GPS-based guidance, and eco-friendly,
more integrated services, such as monitoring machine health and low-emission engines. These machines are not only more agile
training operators. The 5 to 12 tonne category will be the most but also increasingly equipped with wireless connectivity, allowing
popular for infrastructure projects worldwide. for remote performance monitoring and improved operational
Tracked pavers remain the dominant force in the global market, efficiency. As developing economies pursue smart city initiatives,
commanding nearly half of the total market share. Their robust wheeled pavers are seeing accelerated adoption due to their
design, featuring continuous tracks, ensures optimal traction flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
and stability, making them indispensable for heavy-duty paving Screeds, though often operating behind the scenes, play a critical
operations. Tracked pavers are extensively used in large-scale role in determining the final quality of the pavement. Globally, the
infrastructure projects such as highways, expressways, industrial screed segment accounts for roughly 15–20% of the market but
flooring, and airport runways, especially in regions where the is undergoing some of the fastest technological transformations.
terrain is rough or poorly developed. Developed markets, In mature markets like Europe and North America, screeds have
particularly in North America and Europe, have driven the shift evolved into intelligent, electronically controlled systems that
toward intelligent tracked pavers, integrating automated screed automatically regulate thickness and slope in real time. The
control, GPS-guided navigation, and advanced telematics for growing emphasis on delivering high-quality, uniform pavement
predictive maintenance. These innovations significantly enhance surfaces with minimal material waste has driven significant
productivity, reduce fuel consumption, and enable real-time investments in developing vibratory screeds, modular designs,
monitoring of performance. Emerging markets, including India and IoT-connected systems.
and Latin America, are adopting tracked pavers at a steady These innovations allow operators to achieve precise surface
pace, as these regions continue expanding road networks into profiles, greatly reducing rework and improving durability.
rural and semi-urban areas. The combination of rugged design In emerging markets such as India, the screed segment is
and smart technologies allows contractors to address complex transitioning from manual or semi-automated designs toward
project requirements with greater efficiency. fully automated solutions. This trend reflects the industry’s growing
Wheeled pavers represent another growing segment globally, focus on quality standards, particularly in high-profile projects like
accounting for approximately one-third of the market. Their industrial zones, airport runways, and expressways.

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