Machinery Update – PPMA’s flagship publication
Machinery Update is the official publication of the PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association).
Launched in 1989, Machinery Update has developed an unrivalled reputation as the prime source of information amongst buyers and specifiers for the processing and packaging industry as a whole.
Today, PPMA represents over 500 member companies and its primary purpose is ‘to promote ALL of its members and in turn help them sell more products and services’ is as true today as it ever was.
Machinery Update Audience
Machinery Update’s audience is made up of key buyers and decision makers in the packaging and processing industry.
- Every copy of Machinery Update is sent to a qualified, individual who meets our strict criteria to be eligible to receive it
- A unique database created through the PPMA Show visitors, PPMA Total Show visitors and other PPMA events
- Direct web links from each advertisement adds value to your media campaign and drives further traffic to your own website
Why Advertise in Machinery Update?
Machinery Update’s audience is made up of key buyers and decision makers in the packaging and processing industry.
Every copy of Machinery Update is sent to a qualified, individual who meets our strict criteria to be eligible to receive it.
Machinery Update is the UK’s only dedicated packaging and processing machinery magazine for manufacturing, engineering and retailer communities. It is valued as being, the most highly trusted source of information for the industry and is therefore an invaluable, not too be missed read, for those involved in it. This puts us in the unique position to offer an unrivalled publishing sales platform for our members, allowing you to showcase your company and engage with thousands of your future customers.
Editorial Content
Machinery Update continues to source the most relevant and highest quality content to make sure our publication receives maximum engagement from our readers.
With this in mind, we ensure the most current, relevant and informative topics are covered. These include:
- Market News
- Machinery Developments
- Installations
- Components
- Labelling
- Coding & Marking
- Packaging Machinery
- Robotics
- Vision
- Processing Equipment
- Legislative & Regulatory News
- International News
- Research and Development & Environmental Issues
Features
Our features are market-led and can include what impact consumer trends are having on the processing and packaging sectors.
View our features list here.
Show Editorial Coverage
Extensive show coverage:
- PPMA Show – machinery only show (owned and run by PPMA)
- PPMA Total Show (owned and run by PPMA)
- Interpack
Circulation Profile
Machinery Update is circulated bi-monthly and mailed by request to 9,000+ named, researched and qualified recipients in the industry. It is estimated that readership is three times this figure!
It is also mailed electronically to PPMA’s entire end user database of approximately 35,000+ contacts. This extensive database has been created through the PPMA Show visitors, TOTAL Processing & Packaging Exhibition visitors and PPMA events.
In addition, it will be distributed at PPMA Show 2023 and at all the major shows at which PPMA has a presence, including: interpack - Germany, ProPak Asia - Thailand and Gulfood Manufacturing - Dubai.
This gives Machinery Update an incredible reach within the industry, allowing you to maximise the effectiveness of your advertising campaign.