the circular economy and political climate
across Europe respectively.
“It’s an important time for the processing
and packaging industry. We’re entering
a phase where political changes are
set to impact our business dealings
internationally. I’m very confident, though,
that this year’s PPMA Total Show will
again provide visitors and exhibitors alike
with new ideas, solutions and networking
opportunities to help drive their
businesses forward,” he added.
of the prestigious Vision Award, is
showcasing its latest revolutionary
3D camera technology, the Photoneo
MotionCam 3D (stand A85)
• Leuze Electronics (stand J70) is
launching several new products,
including the LCAM 408i industrial IP
camera, and a new safety laser scanner,
the RSL 400 PROFIsafe with PROFINET
interface
• UK packaging solutions provider, Hazel
4D, has added a new void fill system to
its range to help businesses use less
plastic (stand C54)
ENTERPRISE ZONE
The Enterprise Zone at PPMA Total Show
2019 will offer visitors a focal point for
knowledge and expertise to educate
and inform visitors with a free to attend,
issues-led conference programme
set to support business growth and
development.
Featuring high-profile and respected
experts from IKEA, DS Smith, The British
Plastics Federation and The Sunday
Times, this year’s first-class, industry-
responsive conference programme will
focus on some of the key issues facing
modern manufacturing, including Brexit,
serialisation, artificial intelligence, plastic
packaging, food waste, and sustainability
and the circular economy. Case studies and
presentations will also give visitors real
examples of best practice manufacturing
and excellence in processing and
packaging production, aiming to motivate
and inspire visitors to improve their
businesses.
Richard Little, Show Director for the
PPMA Group of Associations, said: “This
year’s PPMA Total Show is topical for a
number of reasons. Not only will it be the
biggest PPMA show in the Association’s
history, it’s only taking place in the same
month that the UK is scheduled to leave
the European Union. As a result, it’s
encouraging more businesses to think
laterally about investing in new machinery
and equipment to ensure they maintain a
competitive edge.
“New technology, working machinery
and live demonstrations are always a big
draw for visitors to our shows, and this
year’s Total Show will be no exception.
Pre-registration is again up year-on-year,
which proves that, despite the global
economic slowdown, demand remains
high for PPMA shows and there’s a real
appetite for companies wanting to exhibit
to grow their customer-base.
“The environmental agenda is also
continuing to push the boundaries of our
industry; particularly waste reduction and
the use of plastic, so sustainability and
waste reduction are topical themes for
PPMA Total Show 2019. This is supported
by a first-class speaker programme, with
two prominent keynote presenters, who
will look to impart their knowledge on
In addition to a rich seminar programme
and thriving Enterprise Zone, PPMA Total
Show will also house a full-scale model
of the 135,000 bhp, rocket powered
supersonic car, Bloodhound, which is
aiming to break the land speed record in
the next two years.
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn
more about one of the most advanced
aerodynamic and advanced engineering
projects of the 21st century and how
Bloodhound Education is inspiring a
generation to study science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM).
In a bid to inspire more young people
to take up a career in engineering, this
year’s event will again house an education
hub that will offer guidance about
apprenticeships and how companies and
visiting students can potentially gain
access to funding through the PPMA’s
charitable arm, BEST (Business, Education,
Skills and Training).
PPMA Group Industry Awards 2019
The PPMA Group Industry Awards 2019
will be held at the National Conference
Centre in Birmingham on the evening
of the first day of the Show. Now in
its eighth year, the Awards ceremony
brings together more than 300 industry
professionals from the world of processing
and packaging machinery and recognises
the finest examples of innovation, smart
manufacturing and entrepreneurship.
For further information on the Awards,
visit: https://www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk/
awards/ppma-group-industry-awards.
Free visitor registration
Registration for the PPMA Total Show
2019 is now open.
To register for your FREE visitor
badge, visit the PPMA Total Show
website at: www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk
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