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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.

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The PPMA Panel, BARA and UKIVA become Automate UK Processing & Packaging Committee, Automate UK Robotics Council and Automate UK Vision Committee as association continues to unify the manufacturing sector
20/10/2026

The PPMA Panel, BARA and UKIVA become Automate UK Processing & Packaging Committee, Automate UK Robotics Council and Automate UK Vision Committee as association continues to unify the manufacturing sector

Automate UK has announced the evolution of established trade associations the PPMA Panel, BARA and UKIVA into core facets of the organisation as it continues its pioneering work throughout the manufacturing industry.

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The PPMA Show® 2026 hailed a hit by visitors with bookings underway for brand-new, reimagined 2027 event Industry news
09/10/2026

The PPMA Show® 2026 hailed a hit by visitors with bookings underway for brand-new, reimagined 2027 event

The PPMA Show® 2026 has closed to superb feedback from visitors, with organisers Automate UK reporting an enthusiastic response to the launch of the comprehensive, co-located show taking its place next year.

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Simmatic Has Moved! Members News
07/10/2026

Simmatic Has Moved!

We are excited to announce that Simmatic has moved to new premises in Droitwich, Worcestershire!

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Shrink Wrap vs Vacuum Packing: Choosing the Right Machine Industry news
06/10/2026

Shrink Wrap vs Vacuum Packing: Choosing the Right Machine

The choice of packaging can be the difference between success and failure in meeting the customer’s expectations. With a direct impact on everything from product longevity to quality and perceived value, it’s generally a choice between vacuum and shrink wrapping.

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The Automate UK Awards 2026 celebrates another year of outstanding innovation and excellence Industry news
29/09/2026

The Automate UK Awards 2026 celebrates another year of outstanding innovation and excellence

The winners of the Automate UK Awards, which celebrate innovation and excellence achievements throughout the automation industry, have been announced at the PPMA Show® 2026.

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Securing the Smart Factory: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Automation Industry news
29/09/2026

Securing the Smart Factory: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Automation

From artificial intelligence to robotics and machine vision, manufacturers realise they must invest in these technologies to stay competitive.

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How Cybersecurity Compliance is Shaping the Future of UK Manufacturing Industry news
29/09/2026

How Cybersecurity Compliance is Shaping the Future of UK Manufacturing

As with the wider world, the manufacturing sector is going through rapid and major change. Factories are becoming more connected, more automated, and more data-driven in industry 4.0.

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Introducing the Innovations Eleven: The experts selected to debut new technology at the PPMA Show® 2026 Events & Training
17/09/2026

Introducing the Innovations Eleven: The experts selected to debut new technology at the PPMA Show® 2026

With the biggest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event in the country returning to the NEC, Birmingham this month, organisers Automate UK have announced the stars of its Innovations Eleven live demonstration theatre, one of the key highlights of the show.

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