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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 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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Training courses

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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Patent for C-mount to M12 mount adapter

GeT Cameras has received its official patent for our special C-mount to M12 mount adapter.

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Realising the Advantages and Demystifying the Myths of Automation for Manufacturers in the UK and Beyond Industry news
23/07/2024

Realising the Advantages and Demystifying the Myths of Automation for Manufacturers in the UK and Beyond

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6 Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Vacuum Pump Members News
22/07/2024

6 Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Vacuum Pump

During the hot summer months, maintaining an optimal temperature for your vacuum pump becomes even more critical.

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17/07/2024

Exploring Automation Across Manufacturing and Beyond

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Automate UK CTO Laurie Barnes helps to set new standards in the ISO Global directory. Members News
12/07/2024

Automate UK CTO Laurie Barnes helps to set new standards in the ISO Global directory.

Automate UK Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Laurie Barnes has not stopped since his appointment to the Automate UK executive. Becoming a committee member of TC 313 and its overarching committee MCE/3/3 Packaging Machines, and added to the CEN TC 146 equivalent within the ISO Global Directory.

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A golden year for Ceetak celebrating 50 years in business. Members News
10/07/2024

A golden year for Ceetak celebrating 50 years in business.

Ceetak Ltd is marking 50 years in business during 2024, and the Bedford offices kicked off in style.

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Achieving Pricing Equilibrium and Prioritising Aftercare in Industrial Machine OEM Services

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Understanding Robot Density and the Smart Industry Readiness Index

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