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About PPMA

Established in 1987, PPMA (the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) is the UK’s trusted trade association for processing and packaging machinery suppliers to both the domestic and overseas markets.

With 600+ member companies, our principal objective is to help members sell more products and services through various exhibitions, publications and training.

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PPMA Total Show 2025

Book today to exhibit at the UK’s largest processing & packaging machinery event at the NEC in September 2025.

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Automation UK 2025

See working demonstrations of the latest automation and robotics technology, and improve your investment decisions before you buy.

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Vision UK 2025

A comprehensive programme of technical seminars and innovations from world-leading industrial vision companies.

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Automate UK Awards 2025

Choose from nine prestigious categories and register your interest today!

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Access a wide range of technical & practical engineering training courses, as well as personal development, leadership, sales and marketing courses. All are available at subsidised prices.

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Introducing INOX Noir

WDS is proud to announce the launch of its new INOX Noir range of chemically blacked stainless-steel products.

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Scales and Balances Moves into Application-Based Weighing

We’re proud to now offer a range of new and updated products, including the Dini Argeo Axle Pads, A&D HW-CEP ATEX Floor Scale, and the Adam BTT Checkweighing Scale with Built-in Printer.

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PSP Worldwide Logistics Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise Members News
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PSP Worldwide Logistics Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise

PSP Worldwide Logistics has today been named as one of just 197 organisations across the UK to receive a King’s Award for Enterprise in 2025.

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E&B to Supply Packaging Machinery for Yara International’s New Production Facility

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Introducing our NEW DOSC Technology

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John Teasdale has been named one of the Top 20 Dynamic CEOs of 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that BST CEO, John Teasdale, has been named one of the Top 20 Dynamic CEOs of 2025.

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Experience the Magic. Meet the Magic Gripper from VMECA.

A modular vacuum solution engineered for speed, reliability and versatility.

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