The PPMA Show 2017’s
new Learning Hub to
provide a fresh perspective
on industry trends
With the UK manufacturing industry seeing the fastest growth in production since January 1995,
there has never been a more fitting time for industry leaders to share their insights at the UK’s
unmissable processing and packaging machinery exhibition – the PPMA Show 2017.
The new and improved Learning Hub will be shine a spotlight on packaging recycling faux pas
the platform for covering such hot topics as and Jeremy Hadall, Chief Technologist – Robotics
IIoT enabled adaptive packaging and the role of & Automation of The Manufacturing Technology
robotics and automation in the factory of the Centre, who will explore the benefits of automation
future. and robotics in the food and drink industry.
This year’s influential line-up includes Martin With more than 300 confirmed exhibitors and over
Glenn, CEO of the Football Association, as keynote 9,500sqm of show floor, the 2017 event is set to
speaker on day one. The marketing veteran, whose be the largest PPMA Show of the past 12 years.
illustrious career includes roles within United
Biscuits and Walkers, will share how his experience
in the food manufacturing industry has informed
his new role at the FA.
A dynamic range of exhibitors such as Schubert
UK, Omron, ABB Limited, Ilapak Ltd, and MINEBEA
INTENC will showcase their latest innovations.
Omron’s Quattro Del-ta robot - with a pick rate of
Also on the agenda is Forbes McDougall, Head of 300 parts per minute – will make its UK debut at
Circular Economy for Veolia UK & Ireland, who will the show.
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