EXHIBITION PREVIEW
PPMA SHOW
THE PPMA SHOW 2018
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN
PROCESSING & PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY
The NEC, Birmingham, will host to one of the
most anticipated and respected events in the
processing and packaging sector calendar –
the PPMA Show 2018, which runs from 25 to
27 September.
The three-day event celebrates its 30th
anniversary this autumn and is already
shaping up to be the biggest and best show
in its 30-year history.
With 350 exhibitors presenting a host of new
product launches and the latest technology
innovations, and a free conference and
first-class speaker lineup poised to tackle key
industry issues, the PPMA Show 2018 looks
set to offer a unique, informative and value-
added visitor experience.
The diversity of exhibitor stands will ensure
every aspect of the production environment
is represented, from filling and packaging
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with presentations, interactive panel
discussions, case studies and personal
experiences on how to increase efficiencies
and future-proof businesses.
machinery, processing equipment to robotics,
automation and vision systems, making the
PPMA Show the ‘go-to’ industry event.
Enterprise Zone – a hub
of knowledge share and
networking
The Enterprise Zone will be a focus of learning
and networking during the show with its two-
day conference providing expert knowledge
and insights into the latest industry trends,
Topics will include Industry 4.0, automation,
augmented reality, sustainability, the future
of food manufacturing as well as the impact
of plastics in packaging. ‘Visitors can attend
keynote speeches from two of the most
respected business leaders. Lord Mark Price,
the former Minister of State for Trade and
Investment, whose previous roles included
Managing Director of Waitrose and Deputy
Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, will
urge visitors to start preparing for what lies
ahead post-Brexit.