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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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Introducing the Farleygreene Gallery Lifter: a smarter, safer way to maintain large industrial sieves
04/11/2025

Introducing the Farleygreene Gallery Lifter: a smarter, safer way to maintain large industrial sieves

The new industrial sieve gallery lifter from Farleygreene , designed to make large sieve maintenance simpler, safer and faster.

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Leading UK Distributor of Industrial Vacuum & Pneumatic Equipment Members News
04/11/2025

Leading UK Distributor of Industrial Vacuum & Pneumatic Equipment

Leading UK Distributor of Industrial Vacuum & Pneumatic Equipment Simmatic Automation Specialists is an award winning, leading UK distributor of industrial vacuum & pneumatic equipment, based in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire.

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Hands-on Workshops: Learn & Explore Additive Manufacturing for Free Members News
28/10/2025

Hands-on Workshops: Learn & Explore Additive Manufacturing for Free

Additive Manufacturing Winter Workshops 2025: Discover practical applications of 3D printing for the factory floor this November.

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All-Fill Series 1 Micro Filler: Precision Powder Filling for the Pharmaceutical Industry Members News
22/10/2025

All-Fill Series 1 Micro Filler: Precision Powder Filling for the Pharmaceutical Industry

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, accuracy, repeatability, and compliance are everything.

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A smarter approach to labelling. Reducing costs and waste by moving on-demand label printing. Members News
21/10/2025

A smarter approach to labelling. Reducing costs and waste by moving on-demand label printing.

In today’s fast-paced and resource-conscious business environment, organisations are increasingly turning to solutions that offer both operational efficiency and environmental benefits.

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RARUK AUTOMATION ANNOUNCESNEW PARTNERSHIP: INTRODUCING GRIP TOOL CHANGERS Members News
21/10/2025

RARUK AUTOMATION ANNOUNCESNEW PARTNERSHIP: INTRODUCING GRIP TOOL CHANGERS

RARUK Automation, a leading UK automation distributor, has announced an exclusive partnership with GRIP.

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RARUK AUTOMATION TO OFFER COLLABORATIVE 7TH AXIS FROM THOMSON Members News
21/10/2025

RARUK AUTOMATION TO OFFER COLLABORATIVE 7TH AXIS FROM THOMSON

Leading automation distributor, RARUK Automation, has announced a new partnership with Thomson®, a Regal Rexnord Brand.

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EMS BOOSTS OUT-OF-HOURS PRODUCTIVITY WITH MACHINE TENDING COBOT Members News
21/10/2025

EMS BOOSTS OUT-OF-HOURS PRODUCTIVITY WITH MACHINE TENDING COBOT

Based in Dorset, Electromechanical Systems (EMS) is a supplier of small DC motors and linear actuators.

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