About PPMA

Established in 1987, PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) is the UK’s trade association for suppliers of processing and packaging machinery to both the domestic and overseas markets.

With over 550 member companies, our principal objective is to help members sell more products and services through PPMA Group’s various exhibitions, publications and training.  Read more


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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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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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Membership Benefits

Member Benefits and Joining Criteria

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Training Courses

A wide range of technical & practical engineering training courses, as well as personal development, leadership, sales and marketing courses. All available at subsidised prices.

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Technology Finder

Search from 100s of processing equipment, packaging machinery and ancillary providers using our quick finder tool.

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Publications

Machinery Update, The Machinery Directory, Vision in Action, PPMA Group News (Members Only).

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International Services

PPMA International Services supporting members at overseas exhibitions.

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Contact PPMA Group

How to get in contact with PPMA.

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Submit your news or event (Members only)

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Processing & Packaging Machinery Association

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PPMA News

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24 Nov 2023
New & Improved Vacuum Conveyor

New & Improved Vacuum Conveyors from VMECA

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17 May 2023
T Levels, Designed with employers, for employers

It has become common knowledge that the UK now faces a skills shortage that could impact the future success of businesses.

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18 Apr 2023
Rotech Solutions Alleviate Coding Pain-Points for CBD Wellness Company

Multiple award-winning wellness company, Orange County CBD source a RF Lite from Rotech

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17 Apr 2023
Newtec’s LASER FLOWPACK700: An innovative and sustainable packaging solution

Newtec recently announced that it will showcase its innovative LASER FLOWPACK700 packaging solution at the upcoming exhibition MacFrut.

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27 Mar 2023
Piab awarded Employer of the Year in Brilliant Awards 2023

We have been awarded Employer of the Year in Brilliant Awards 2023

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24 Mar 2023
Four useful additions to Piab’s Automotive suction cups

Four new cups are now added to the Automotive suction cup series.

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24 Mar 2023
Increased productivity in the packaging and palletising of boxes

A state-of-the-art end-of-line system that can handle different types of boxes according to process requirements and customer needs

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23 Mar 2023
Get Real Insights to your MiR AMR Fleet

MiR launches MiR Insights

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PPMA Member Events

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24 Nov 2023
New & Improved Vacuum Conveyor

New & Improved Vacuum Conveyors from VMECA

PPMA News

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12 Jun 2023
Shipping what's happening around the world

Watch an exclusive webinar on the shipping industry hosted by PSP Logistics in conjunction with PPMA Training,

Training & Seminars

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17 May 2023
T Levels, Designed with employers, for employers

It has become common knowledge that the UK now faces a skills shortage that could impact the future success of businesses.

PPMA News

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26 Apr 2023
Travel or do business in Europe: Brexit guidance

Find out how new Brexit rules apply to things like travelling, working, studying and doing business with Europe in or with EU countries.