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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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30/11/2023

PPMA re-brand puts automation at the heart of UK manufacturing

The PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) Group of Associations is re-branding and is changing its name to Automate UK to better represent the needs of its membership and their end user customers in the ever-changing manufacturing landscape.

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24/11/2023

Statement from PPMA CEO Peter Williamson on Rt Hon Chancellor Jeremy Hunts Autumn Statement 2023

In his Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced a number of measures that we hope will have a positive impact on UK Manufacturing.

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Industry news
24/11/2023

New & Improved Vacuum Conveyor

New & Improved Vacuum Conveyors from VMECA

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20/11/2023

**NEW** MV Series Magic Grippers

These innovative MV Series Magic Grippers from VMECA, have a NEW vertical compact design with closer mounting centres to maximise the surface area for vacuum handling.

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17/11/2023

RARUK Automation is making automation accessible with Free robotics demo events

Recently, leading UK collaborative robot (cobot) distributor RARUK Automation Ltd hosted its first Automation For Everyone – Free Robotics Demonstration event at the AMRC North-West in Blackburn.

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17/11/2023

Busch introduces new generation of small MINK MM

Busch Vacuum Solutions introduces new MINK MM dry claw vacuum pumps. The new generation stands out for its minimal operating costs, low energy consumption and reduced CO2 footprint through reduced raw material requirements.

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07/11/2023

Choose the right AMR

Global labour issues continue to drive manufacturers’ and logistics companies’ need to automate low-value, manual tasks such as material transport.

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07/11/2023

Verderflex iDURA 45-80 wins Industrial Product of the Year 2023!

Verderflex iDURA 45-80 Range Wins Industrial Product of the Year at the Industrial Plant & Equipment Awards 2023

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