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Supporting your processing and packaging business for over 30 years.

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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Euromilk’s Proud Dairy Brand ‘Kukkonia’ Packing Milk in Stick Packs
14/07/2025

Euromilk’s Proud Dairy Brand ‘Kukkonia’ Packing Milk in Stick Packs

The Slovakian dairy Euromilk fills UHT milk (for its Kukkonia brand) on an aseptic stick pack machine from technology leader IMA Hassia.

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Vacuum Reduces Maintenance Effort and Energy Consumption in Cheese Production Members News
14/07/2025

Vacuum Reduces Maintenance Effort and Energy Consumption in Cheese Production

One vacuum pump instead of five, more than 50% energy savings and significantly reduced maintenance costs.

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Keeping Vacuum Pumps Cool During Summer Months Members News
04/07/2025

Keeping Vacuum Pumps Cool During Summer Months

As temperatures rise, the performance and durability of vacuum pumps can be significantly affected.

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Celebrating Ryan’s First Year Members News
04/07/2025

Celebrating Ryan’s First Year

Our Apprentice Automation Engineer has been with us twelve months already – join us in celebrating Ryan’s first year with Simmatic. We asked Ryan to tell us about his first year working with the team…

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ROBOTICS AND AI VISION AT PPMA TOTAL SHOW Members News
25/06/2025

ROBOTICS AND AI VISION AT PPMA TOTAL SHOW

Dedicated UK automation distributor RARUK Automation will be showcasing a range of solutions designed to optimise packaging efficiency at the PPMA Total Show, held on the 23rd – 25th September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham.

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Cobalt Systems Launches NEXUS20 Liner less Print and Apply Labelling Systems Members News
23/06/2025

Cobalt Systems Launches NEXUS20 Liner less Print and Apply Labelling Systems

Cobalt Systems announce the launch of its latest innovation: The NEXUS20 Liner less Print and Apply range.

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Simmatic Support STEM Learning Members News
19/06/2025

Simmatic Support STEM Learning

Team Simmatic visited AIR Wakefield (Automated Industrial Robotics) last week – where our Engineers presented Simmatic’s Lunch & Learn Product Overview Roadshow.

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2D Coding webinar from Videojet Members News
19/06/2025

2D Coding webinar from Videojet

Join our expert-led webinar to dive into real-world use cases, technical guidance, and strategic planning.

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