EXHIBITOR UPDATE
29 Sept – 1 Oct 2015 · NEC, Birmingham “The complete production line event”
PPMA Show goes from strength to strength
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! 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 of Associations. The 2014 exhibition was declared a resounding success, attracting over 320 exhibitors and 8,190 visitors. And with Lord Digby Jones now confirmed to open the 2015 event, expectations for this year are even higher.
Plans for this year’s event are already well underway, with added investment for features such as the PPMA Show TV, which proved popular with exhibitors, visitors and speakers alike,” adds Grant.
“Featuring a wide range of innovation, new product launches, live machinery demonstrations and strong seminar content, with insights from industry leaders – including Coca-Cola Enterprises, M&S, Tesco and the Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon – the 2014 event has set high expectations for the 2015 exhibition,” reveals Grant Collier, Head of Marketing and Publishing for the PPMA Group. “The 2014 show, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, wrapped up a record year for the PPMA, with membership soaring to over 420 members – an increase of 81 new companies.
Now in its 28th year, the PPMA Show 2015 will once again bring together buyers and sellers in a forum in which to meet existing and new customers, liaise with the industry, develop relationships, discuss the latest pressing trends and carry out business. Our PPMA Show website (www.ppmashow.co.uk) is now live, enabling visitors and exhibitors to explore new features and plan for a busier, more action-packed show than ever before. But with almost three times the expected level of exhibitors rebooking stand space for the 2015 edition immediately after last year’s show, you’ll need to be quick if you want to make the most of the opportunities on offer. “Stand sales have been well above levels expected; with seven months still to go over 80% of the stand space is already reserved,” reports David Harrison, Group Exhibition Manager. “It’s pleasing to see bookings from across the industry, with some very large stands such as SMC at over 200m2.”
“We have been blown away by the interest in our products and came away with some great quality leads. We intend to continue to exhibit at the PPMA Show in future years.”
“The show’s set up this year has been fantastic. It has an excellent reputation throughout the industry and for that reason we will be returning to exhibit in 2015.”
Barry Baldock, XACT Director, CT (PPMA Show 2014 exhibitor)
Why exhibit? •Thousands of visitors •Prices held for 2015 •Machinery-only exhibition •320+ exhibitors •Now in its 28th year •6,800m2 of stand space already sold •Packed seminar programme • Serious buyers from a range of sectors
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Glynn Edwards, Segment Manager – Commercial Goods, SICK UK (PPMA Show 2014 exhibitor)
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“As a leading manufacturer you can be conspicuous by your absence and with our machinery people have to see and touch the equipment to see the quality and functionality.” Alan Yates, Managing Director, Endoline (PPMA Show 2014 exhibitor)
Book now for 2015 – at 2014 prices! With prices held at 2014 levels, stand space for the 2015 exhibition is selling fast – over 6,800m2 has already been reserved. Don’t miss out; contact us now to secure your place.
Exhibitor rates (per m2, exc. VAT) Full member £242 Affiliate member £296 Non-member £326 Stand price includes shell scheme, carpet, company name board and catalogue entry. David Harrison, Group Exhibition Manager E david.harrison@ppma.co.uk T +44 (0)20 8773 8111 Scott McKenna, Exhibition Sales Manager E scott.mckenna@ppma.co.uk T +44 (0)20 8773 5515 Lucy Lockyer, Exhibition Sales E lucy.lockyer@ppma.co.uk T +44 (0)20 8773 5514 www.ppmashow.co.uk
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