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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 550+ 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 Show 2024

Book today to exhibit at the UK’s largest processing & packaging machinery event at the NEC in September 2024.

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Machine Vision Conference 2024

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

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Automation UK 2024

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

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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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Congratulations to Ryan Griffiths from Simmatic
02/10/2024

Congratulations to Ryan Griffiths from Simmatic

Ryan Griffiths has just started his Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Mech qualification at Dudley College of Technology.

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PPMA Show 2024 a Success for BagForm International Members News
02/10/2024

PPMA Show 2024 a Success for BagForm International

BagForm International successfully exhibited at the PPMA Show 2024.

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New Emerson Pneumatic Valves Provide Greater Automation Flexibility, Optimized Flow (1) Members News
02/10/2024

New Emerson Pneumatic Valves Provide Greater Automation Flexibility, Optimized Flow (1)

The AVENTICS XV valve series features multiple interoperable valve sizes and higher flow rates in a compact design Emerson today launched its AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valves.

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Sustainability in Packaging: Key Trends and Innovations at the PPMA Show 2024
23/09/2024

Sustainability in Packaging: Key Trends and Innovations at the PPMA Show 2024

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Boosting Global Competitiveness and Export Opportunities: Automate UK's Role in Elevating the UK Manufacturing Sector Industry news
20/09/2024

Boosting Global Competitiveness and Export Opportunities: Automate UK's Role in Elevating the UK Manufacturing Sector

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The Future of Automation in UK Manufacturing: What to Expect at the PPMA Show 2024

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18/09/2024

Packaging Machine Safety | Webinar Series from Pilz UK

Free Machinery Safety Webinars from the Machinery Safety Experts

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RARUK AUTOMATION LAUNCHES EXCITING NEW AUTOMATION FOR EVERYONE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE SERIES

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