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About PPMA

Established in 1987, PPMA (the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) is the UK’s trusted trade association for processing and packaging machinery suppliers to both the domestic and overseas markets.

With 600+ member companies, our principal objective is to help members sell more products and services through various exhibitions, publications and training.

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PPMA Total Show 2025

Book today to exhibit at the UK’s largest processing & packaging machinery event at the NEC in September 2025.

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Automation UK 2025

See working demonstrations of the latest automation and robotics technology, and improve your investment decisions before you buy.

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Vision UK 2025

A comprehensive programme of technical seminars and innovations from world-leading industrial vision companies.

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Automate UK Awards 2025

Choose from nine prestigious categories and register your interest today!

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Access a wide range of technical & practical engineering training courses, as well as personal development, leadership, sales and marketing courses. All are available at subsidised prices.

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KEMTILE APPOINTS NEW ACCOUNT MANAGER

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HowToRobot launches new service that turns automation ideas into supplier quotes faster than ever

New sourcing service levels the playing field for manufacturers of all sizes, saving months of legwork finding automation solutions and suppliers.

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VMECA VTC Vacuum Conveyors

What Are VMECA VTC Vacuum Conveyors? Industrial-grade systems designed to transport dry, free-flowing materials - such as powders, granules, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, plastics, and more – in a clean, safe, and efficient manner.

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Cut Costs, Boost Data: Why 2D Codes Matter More Than You Think.

Webinar: Preparing for Ambition 2027 To help businesses prepare for this milestone change, REA UK and GS1 are hosting a free live webinar dedicated to the transition to 2D codes.

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James Mae Group are proud to be launching AutoCrate 1530

An automated solution designed and engineered by James Mae Group to open foldable crates.

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Customisable Finger Gripper Blanks for Robotic and Automation Applications

WDS Components Ltd has introduced a new range of blank finger grippers designed to make custom automation and robotic tooling faster and more precise.

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Closing the Skills Gap: Automation Training Opportunities Through Automate UK

Published in 2023, the Manifesto for Automation drew attention to the lack of available talent across all sectors of manufacturing.

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Driving Manufacturing Innovation: How Automate UK Supports a Smarter Industrial Future

There’s no denying the evolution of the UK’s manufacturing sector, with all regions across England, Scotland, and Wales having exceeded pre-pandemic output levels in 2025.

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