GroupNews www.ppma.co.uk Issue 26 Summer 2015
Issue 16 Spring 2011
Last few stands remaining for
headline sponsor
Prices held at 2014 levels
Preparations for the PPMA Show 2015 (29 Sept-1 Oct 2015, NEC, Birmingham) are well underway – and if last year’s success is anything to go by, it’s set to be an unmissable event! Headline sponsored by Lloyds Bank, the UK’s premier free-to-attend complete production line event is going from strength to strength since coming back under the sole ownership and management of the PPMA Group, with the 2014 show attracting over 320 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from various sectors. “Almost three times the expected level of exhibitors rebooked stand space for the 2015 edition immediately after last year’s show. Prices have been held at 2014 levels so you’ll need to be quick if you want to make the most of the opportunities on offer,” reports David Harrison, PPMA Group Exhibition Manager. “Stand sales have been well above levels expected; with five months still to go the Sales Team are already well ahead of last year’s figures. In fact, we’ve already exceeded the total stand space for 2014! It’s pleasing to see bookings from across the industry, with some very large stands such as SMC at over 200m2.”
Why exhibit? • Thousands of visitors • Prices held for 2015 • Machinery-only exhibition • 320+ exhibitors • Now in its 28th year • Stand space already exceeded 2014 levels • Packed seminar programme • Serious buyers from a range of sectors
To book your stand contact: E david.harrison@ppma.co.uk T +44 (0)20 8773 8111 www.ppmashow.co.uk For the full breakdown of what’s on offer at the PPMA Show 2015 go to p2.
Is your team the best of the best? Final call for award entries
Enter the prestigious PPMA Group Industry Awards 2015 and your team or project could be named the best of the best in British manufacturing. Judged by a panel of industry experts, the ceremony takes place on 29 September 2015, the first night of the PPMA Show, at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, and will be attended by hundreds of the industry’s biggest names.
Don’t delay!
The deadline has been extended until 29 May 2015, giving you just a few weeks to submit your entry for one of the 13 diverse categories. To see your company take centre stage at this industry-leading event, submit your entry today to tom.fisher@ppma.co.uk – go to www.ppmashow.co.uk or see p4 for full details and the complete list of award categories.
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■ Sales
■ Shop floor
■ Marketing
PPMA Show 2015 preview.............................................. p2 PPMA Group Industry Awards 2015 preview................. p4 Book now for ProPak Asia and China............................. p5 Late payments still causing concern............................. p8 PPMA BEST.....................................................................p14
■ Management
■ HR / Accounts
■ Technical / Design