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For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and packaging industry’s calendar. This event, between 24-26 September at the NEC Birmingham, is renowned for bringing together thousands of visitors and exhibitors from the FMCG sector. It is anticipated that hall 5 will once again be filled with excitement and anticipation, providing visitors with a perfect platform to network with well-known exhibitors and learn about their latest state-of-the-art technologies and solutions.
Owned and organised by Automate UK, the PPMA Show is recognised as the industry leading event. It brings together the very best suppliers of processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems with the capability to deliver significant benefits to a wide range of businesses. These include cost reductions, increased efficiency, and quality improvements, all of which can deliver a healthy return on the investment in these technologies.
The show provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience a complete production line with every aspect of it being represented, from labelling, filling and packaging to processing, robotics, automation and industrial vision systems.
Visitors will be able to see the latest innovations from an impressive line-up of over 350 exhibitors, including Reiser, Videojet, ULMA, and Ishida. The comprehensive exhibitor listing is available online to help visitors plan their visit here
The show floor is expected to be vibrant with live demonstrations and product launches, along with experts on hand to help the visitors find the right solutions for their needs. It is anticipated that the show will deliver impressive results with many business transactions taking place during the three-day show.
One of the show highlights is its informative and inspiring expert talks which provide visitors with a wealth of knowledge to take with them to consider how they can apply this to improve their businesses. This year’s keynote speakers are:
- Jessica Sansom, Huel: The manifestations of climate change – rising to the challenge and adapting to a new normal.
- Stefan Casey, Nestlé: The digital transformation of FMCG industry: How digital technology is bringing both challenges and opportunities in packaging across the whole value chain.
In addition to the seminars UK Automation Forum will be hosting a panel discussion on ‘What would make UK food businesses adopt more robots?’. The discussion will focus on the positive impact that adopting automation can have on the sector as well as sharing advice and learnings that can help to deliver successful outcomes.
Automate UK wants to ensure that visitors have a standout show experience; one of the new features at this year’s show is the free PPMA Show app. This will allow visitors to plan their day, have easy access to their entry ticket and discover all aspects of the show, from exhibitors and products through to a complete list of seminars and speakers.
Scott McKenna, Chief Operating Officer at Automate UK, said: “We’ve been working hard to ensure that the PPMA Show continues to live up to its reputation as the UK’s largest event showcasing innovative technology from the processing and packaging industry. Our aim is to ensure that the show continues to evolve and as such we’ll be introducing new features to enhance the show experience for both visitors and exhibitors.”
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