Global Stamping Industry Review, Early August 2026: Servo Press Momentum, Schuler And SEYI Expand Worldwide
The global metal stamping industry enters August 2026 with a string of positive signals: the servo press market is accelerating, major players such as ANDRITZ Schuler, SEYI and Salvagnini keep expanding production capacity and service networks, while China reports a stamping industry now worth roughly 287.6 billion yuan. Here are the most notable stories PRESTEC compiled this week.
Global Servo Press Market Hits $2.73 Billion In 2026, Driving Stamping Industry Automation
According to the latest market report, the servo press segment — widely seen as the technology backbone of the modern stamping industry — reached $2.73 billion in 2026 and is forecast to grow to $4.45 billion by 2036, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 5%. C-frame servo presses hold 58% of the application share, driven mainly by sheet metal stamping, progressive die forming and blanking.
Growth is fueled by programmable stroke-profile force control, energy regeneration during deceleration, and up to 50% lower power consumption compared with hydraulic presses — increasingly important as plants face growing ESG reporting pressure.
Read original article →SEYI Opens New Service Site In Mexico, Strengthening Stamping Industry Network Across The Americas
SEYI, one of the world's leading manufacturers of medium-to-large servo presses, has established a new operational site in Mexico's Bajío industrial corridor, spanning Querétaro and Guanajuato — a core manufacturing and investment hub. The move is a strategic step to shorten technical response times for stamping industry customers across North America.
It comes as automotive and electronics manufacturing continues shifting to Mexico, driving strong demand for servo presses with fast on-site maintenance and technical support.
Read original article →XIE YI TECH Machinery Holds Technology Day On Precision Stamping For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates
In Kunshan, China, XIE YI TECH Machinery — part of the SEYI group — successfully held its "2026 Technology Day," combined with a seminar on precision stamping of metal bipolar plates for hydrogen fuel cells, drawing more than 80 professionals from across the stamping industry and the new-energy sector.
"Precision stamping of bipolar plates is among the most demanding applications in today's stamping industry in terms of tolerance and surface uniformity."
The event reflects how major press builders are proactively positioning for the hydrogen energy wave — a fast-growing niche that demands die and servo press technology capable of micron-level precision.
Read original article →ANDRITZ Schuler To Supply Fourth Transfer Press Line To Metalúrgica Nakayone (Brazil)
ANDRITZ Schuler has secured an order to supply a fourth transfer press line to Metalúrgica Nakayone, a Brazilian plant owned by Spanish auto-parts group CIE Automotive. The plant already operates three ANDRITZ Schuler mechanical transfer press systems rated at 1,000, 1,600 and 2,500 metric tons.
The new line is scheduled for delivery by year-end 2026 and commissioning in mid-2027, reinforcing Schuler's position in large-format presses for South America's automotive stamping industry.
Read original article →Schuler Wins Third Press Order In Six Years From Automotive Supplier Ak-Pres
Turkish auto-parts supplier Ak-Pres has placed its third press order with Schuler in six years, underscoring a durable partnership and confidence in Schuler equipment reliability under continuous three-shift production.
The repeat order signals steady press investment demand across Eastern Europe and the Middle East, even amid ongoing volatility in global automotive supply chains.
Read original article →Salvagnini Ships Its 4,000th Panel Bender
Salvagnini has shipped its 4,000th panel bender from its Ennsdorf, Austria plant, delivered to customer CMAlifts. The milestone reaffirms Salvagnini's leadership in automated sheet-metal bending equipment, a segment closely tied to the broader stamping industry and sheet-metal forming value chain.
Panel benders are drawing growing interest from Vietnamese stamping and metalworking shops for their ability to replace manual bending steps and reduce reliance on operator skill.
Read original article →Stellantis Expands Stamping Capacity At Sterling Heights And Warren Plants (USA)
In July 2026, Stellantis announced expanded capabilities at its Sterling Heights and Warren Stamping plants, adding a blanking press to increase in-house capacity and reduce reliance on outsourced blanks for key vehicle programs.
The investment reflects a broader trend among major automakers of bringing stamping work back in-house to better control material costs and lead times amid continued supply-chain volatility.
Read original article →China's Stamping Industry Reaches 287.6 Billion Yuan, 2026 China Stamping Conference Set For Kunshan
China's metal stamping industry is estimated at 287.6 billion yuan in 2026, up 5.3% year-on-year, driven largely by new-energy vehicle demand reshaping precision standards and die supply-chain structures.
Marking its 40th anniversary, the China Forging Association announced the "2026 China Stamping Conference" in Kunshan, focused on progressive-die intelligence and manufacturing quality goals under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Read original article →Global Stamping Industry Market Data 2026
More On Vietnam's Stamping Industry
PRESTEC's Take
The global stamping industry in early August 2026 shows two parallel trends: major builders keep expanding servo press capacity and service networks in emerging markets (Mexico, Brazil, Turkey), while China solidifies its role as a die-manufacturing hub with a market now above 287 billion yuan. Servo press remains the central technology keyword, valued not only for energy efficiency but for enabling high-precision applications such as hydrogen fuel cells and EV components.
For manufacturers in Vietnam, this is a good moment to consider upgrading or scheduling routine maintenance for existing stamping equipment to keep pace with rising quality demands from FDI supply chains. PRESTEC continues supporting domestic plants with maintenance, repair, and upgrade consulting for stamping presses to international standards.
