FINAL preparations are in full swing for the PPMA Show, which returns to the NEC Birmingham from September 26-28.
Organisers have described the exhibition as the ‘ultimate event’ for anyone involved in the industry to see the latest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems.
The latest innovations will be on display from numerous sectors involved in processing and packaging including food and drink, pharmaceuticals, household products and toiletries, building materials and supplies, pet care, micro-brewery and distilleries, and contract packers.
Thousands of anticipated visitors will have the opportunity to hear from a range of speakers who will share their knowledge and insights into future developments. Seminar programme topics will include food packaging innovation, the importance of sustainability, successful selling and how manufacturing is evolving to meet the needs of the processing and packaging sector.
Keynote speakers already confirmed include Cassandra Stavrou MBE, Proper Snacks founder, who will discuss her entrepreneurial journey, including some ‘rules for business’ and the importance of innovation in processing and packaging machinery. Joining her will be Dimitrios Spiliopoulos, industrial IoT lead for manufacturing at Amazon Web Services, and Philip Hooker, VP strategic programmes at Cumulocity IoT, who will share their expertise in empowering packaging and processing enterprises to tackle critical smart production and smart connected product challenges head-on.
Over 300 exhibitors, representing more than 2,600 brands, will be in attendance. Visitors can expect to see new product launches and live demonstrations.
Scott McKenna, group exhibitions and membership manager at the PPMA Group, said, “We are pleased to have once again such an array of exhibitors representing the full spectrum of the industry. These leading companies will be eager to demonstrate to visitors how they can improve their businesses with the latest cutting-edge technologies. This can help businesses stay ahead with the latest trends, improve efficiency, and make better use of resources.”
To register for a free ticket to this year’s show, visit: https://ppma-show-2023-visitor.reg.buzz/website
