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
Machine Vision Conference 2024
A comprehensive programme of technical seminars and innovations from world leading industrial vision companies.
Automation UK 2024
See working demonstrations of the latest automation and robotics technology, and improve your investment decisions before you buy.
PPMA Show 2024
Book today to exhibit at the UK’s largest processing & packaging machinery event at the NEC in September 2024.
Membership Benefits
Member Benefits and Joining Criteria
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.
Technology Finder
Search from 100s of processing equipment, packaging machinery and ancillary providers using our quick finder tool.
Publications
Machinery Update, The Machinery Directory, Vision in Action, PPMA Group News (Members Only).
International Services
PPMA International Services supporting members at overseas exhibitions.
Contact PPMA Group
How to get in contact with PPMA.
Submit your news or event (Members only)
Increase your media reach by submitting your story. Simply follow the instructions on the page.
PPMA News
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.
Rotech Solutions Alleviate Coding Pain-Points for CBD Wellness Company
Multiple award-winning wellness company, Orange County CBD source a RF Lite from Rotech
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.
Piab awarded Employer of the Year in Brilliant Awards 2023
We have been awarded Employer of the Year in Brilliant Awards 2023
Four useful additions to Piab’s Automotive suction cups
Four new cups are now added to the Automotive suction cup series.
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
Get Real Insights to your MiR AMR Fleet
MiR launches MiR Insights
RARUK Automation to offer new human-robot interface software from Extend Robotics
RARUK Automation, a leading distributor of collaborative robots and automation solutions, have announced a new partnership with Extend Robotics.
PPMA Member Events
Shipping what's happening around the world
Watch an exclusive webinar on the shipping industry hosted by PSP Logistics in conjunction with PPMA Training,
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.
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.
Rotech Solutions Alleviate Coding Pain-Points for CBD Wellness Company
Multiple award-winning wellness company, Orange County CBD source a RF Lite from Rotech