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Issue 10 / Summer 2019

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THE CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY ISSUE

Editorial

Summer 2019 / Issue 10

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View from the top Loughborough University’s Hana Trollman explains why companies must take their corporate responsibility (CR) efforts to the next level. Plus, PPMA Group Chairman Tim Paul on the latest Association activities.

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Business intelligence How much of an impact is plastic having on our environment? Are companies taking their CR reporting duties seriously? And are ethically-focused firms really more likely to attract top talent and investment?

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Success stories

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kate.oreilly@ppma.co.uk Managing Editor Kirsty Sharpe

kirsty.sharpe@glohouse.co.uk

2019 editorial schedule Autumn The connectivity issue (copy deadline 26 July)

How responsible production is enabling two manufacturers to support customers with their own sustainability efforts.

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Machine Vision Conference review Feature review of UKIVA’s third industry conference and ehxibition in three years.

10-11 Industry

events

Brexit-proof your business. Plus, join the PPMA UK pavilions at Gulfood Manufacturing and ProPak Philippines.

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PPMA Total Show 2019 preview What to expect at the UK’s leading processing and packaging event, featuring the Enterprise Zone, Bloodhound SSC, a rich conference programme and the PPMA Group Industry Awards.

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Seminars, training and networking Details of our latest events to support your business, including marketing, social media and our ever-popular Golf Day.

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PPMA BEST Are you ready for T Levels?

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Membership benefits UKCA Marking advice, discounted HR services, plus all you need to know about the PPMA Total Show Exhibitor Hub.

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PPMA Conference review Chairman’s verdict on the PPMA Group’s inaugural speakers’ event at the National Conference Centre.

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Linked up Responsible manufacturing solutions from PPMA Group members.

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Welcome new members Meet the newest additions to the PPMA family.

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© 2019 PPMA Ltd The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various authors and forum participants on this publication do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and views of the PPMA Group of Associations.

A yardstick in business

By Tim Paul, Chairman, PPMA Group of Associations Welcome to our summer edition of Group News.

It seems almost inconceivable that we’re already halfway through 2019 and finalising arrangements for our largest ever PPMA show (1-3 Oct).

Since our last edition, we have hosted our first PPMA Conference (23 May) at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, and staged our third Machine Vision Conference & Exhibition (6 June) event at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.

For members who were able to attend one or both events, I’m sure you’ll agree that the array of speakers and seminar programmes on offer provided plenty of insight and useful information.

I am pleased, therefore, that we have increased the number of pages for this magazine so we can capture the salient points from each event.

It also provides an opportunity to thank all those involved, as running successful events takes a lot of careful planning.

Within the same three-month period, we launched our new PPMA Group website, which houses the three associations of PPMA, UKIVA and BARA and provides helpful links to several Group products and membership services.

This will shortly include a FREE-to-access 2019 Global Packaging Report (available in the members’ login area), which we jointly commissioned with the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) in the US. As we move into quarter three of 2019, I am pleased to confirm that David Harrison has been appointed to the position of Acting Chief Operating Officer for the PPMA Group of Associations, which will encompass his current responsibilities as Group Exhibitions Manager.

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View from the top From perfect storm to perfect package

By Hana Trollman of the Sustainable Manufacture Research Group, Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University If meeting the waste packaging recycling and recovery responsibilities for 2020 is the sum total of your corporate responsibility (CR) plan, then it’s time for a reality check.

A focus on compliance and the business case for sustainability are actually the bottom two rungs of the CR ladder.

But it’s not easy moving beyond incremental improvements over business as usual. Sustainability comes with competing tensions between short- and long-term objectives, and company and societal interests, to name a few. Add the fact that sustainability itself is not clearly defined, and for many companies this can mean the perfect storm of confusion. And confusion leads to inactivity.

Casting sustainability as a ‘wicked problem’ simply encourages business owners to throw up their hands in despair with a feeling of justified absolution. But there are reasons why other so-called wicked problems, such as poverty, obesity and terrorism are not being ignored. Even though the change in mind-set required to tackle them may seem onerous, turning a blind eye to such issues is both expensive and dangerous.

So, what does good CR look like? It’s actually a lot easier to describe bad CR: sustainability motivated by market forces; a reliance on hypothetical techno-centric solutions; and a world view consistent with humanity’s supremacy over nature.

The primary cause of bad CR is that most company performance measures

and sustainability reporting initiatives are internally oriented. CR needs to be externally motivated by science, not markets. Are you familiar with carrying capacity or tipping points? If not, it may be time to expand your world view and direct your CR efforts externally.

Cooperative efforts to enact systemic change, reparation of industrial damage and conducting business in balance with the natural environment, are the next rungs up the CR ladder. Confirmed benefits of upping your CR game include positive media attention, identification of new business opportunities and improved innovation capability; not to mention helping to save the planet. Isn’t that the perfect package?

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Company announcement Dr Andrew Mint, CEO for the PPMA Group of Associations, has decided to leave his post to follow personal and private business ventures.

Andrew had been in position since February 2016, and during that time had made outstanding contributions to the PPMA’s development and growth.

David Harrison, PPMA’s Group Exhibitions Manager, has taken up the position of Acting Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect.

Think green to benefit planet and pocket business intelligence Most companies today are aware of the need for corporate responsibility (CR) – but what does it actually mean? Ultimately, CR is a way of managing your business that ensures it makes an overall positive impact on society and the environment. For companies in the processing and packaging industries, CR is particularly relevant – after all, packaging waste, particularly plastic, is often cited as a major cause of pollution.

Therefore, CR is an ideal opportunity to demonstrate how your company is operating in an ethical and sustainable way. More than simply ‘green-washing’, the benefits CR can bring are multiple: from improving your public image and increasing brand awareness, to greater employee engagement and cost savings, and even attracting investment. If CR isn’t already on your firm’s agenda, it’s not too late to start thinking more sustainably and reaping the benefits to both planet and pocket.

“Regardless of the global political environment, corporations will continue the march toward sustainable production because it makes sense and is a business necessity.”

Trisa Thompson, Chief Responsibility Officer, Dell

Threatened oceans

Drastic plastic

2050

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Given projected growth in consumption, in a business-as-usual scenario, oceans are expected to contain more plastics than fish (by weight) by 2050 (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, The New Plastics Economy: Rethinking the future of plastics)

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Tonnes of plastics which enters the marine environment every year (Jambeck Research Group)

Percentage of the litter in our oceans which emanates from countries outside Europe and the United States.

(Ellen MacArthur Foundation, The New Plastics Economy: Rethinking the future of plastics)

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(The New Plastics Economy, World Economic Forum)

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Number of plastic bottles that are produced worldwide every second; less than half are recycled (The Guardian)

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By 2050, the plastics industry will consume 20% of total oil production and 15% of the annual carbon budget

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UK consumers recycle just one-third of their plastic packaging (Recoup UK Household Plastics Collection Survey)

“CR is not just about managing, reducing and avoiding risk; it is about creating opportunities, generating improved performance, making money and leaving the risks far behind.”

Sunil Misser, Head of Global Sustainability Practice, PwC

Responsible investment

CR reporting

Consumer power

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(Oxford University)

(WBCSD/Radley Yeldar: Reporting Matters Survey)

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(Schroders, Global investor study: Global perspectives on sustainable investing, 2017)

(WBCSD/Radley Yeldar: Reporting Matters Survey)

Percentage of mainstream investors that consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) information when making investment decisions

Percentage of investors that have increased their investments in CR-focused firms

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In 2017, ESG investments grew 25% to $23 trillion, accounting for one-quarter of all professionally-managed investments globally (KPMG)

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Today’s companies face 10 times as many legally-required ESG reporting requirements than before the Rio Earth Summit in 1992

Percentage of companies that have produced an interactive webpage containing the contents of their sustainability report

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Percentage of the largest companies which now file sustainability reports (Global Reporting Index )

Percentage of consumers who seek purposeful brands and trust in brands to act in the best interest of society (GlobeScan + BBMG)

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Percentage of Millennials (those born 1977-1995) willing to pay more for sustainable goods (Nielsen Global Corporate Sustainability Report)

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Percentage of business graduates who would be willing to sacrifice some part of their future salary to work for a responsible employer (The State of CSR and RME in Business Schools)

Sustainability begins at home Award-winning manufacturer launches green production facility to produce sustainable, future-proof machines success stories

At a glance Challenge: Ensure manufacturing has a sustainable future Solution: Construct an energy-efficient production site, cut plastic use, source local suppliers and reduce waste Outcome: Carbon footprint is reduced, supply chain network is confined to 30-mile radius where possible and never-obsolete equipment is manufactured

The Automation Base can be mounted with the customer’s original benchtop fillers

In the past six months, the Adelphi Group of Companies has won three sustainability awards, including ‘Environmental Initiative of the Year’ at the 2018 PPMA Group Industry Awards. Adelphi’s commitment to being a responsible manufacturer underpins all its activities; from the equipment it produces, to the facility in which its machines are made.

of wasteful packaging materials,” says Engineering Buyer Anthony Lindley.

In addition, Adelphi has implemented an everyday recycling awareness drive amongst staff, resulting in 95% of cardboard being recycled, plastic cups being replaced with biodegradable cardboard cups, and a stainless steel offcut exchange programme with a local scrapyard, to name a few.

Energy-efficient production

From plastic to steel

In line with the Adelphi Group’s pledge to support the local economy and the natural environment, the company launched its eco-friendly production facility in late 2017. With energy efficiency paramount at every stage of the build, The Friary boasts eco-friendly LED lighting, high-quality insulation and 256 solar panels which generate excess electricity at a rate of 3% per month. The consequent financial saving means that the Group will achieve payback in just seven years.

The facility has been constructed to harvest rainwater for use in the company’s cleaning and plumbing, saving the Group approximately 12,000 litres per month.

An air source heat pump has also been installed to provide eco-friendly heating for Adelphi’s sister building, Blacksmiths.

Local supply chain

The Friary has enabled Adelphi to reduce its carbon footprint, not least because the additional production space has meant more products can now be created in-house. Where it needs to outsource, the company tries to buy local wherever possible. For example, 20% of Adelphi Masterfil’s suppliers are now based within a 30-mile radius. “A locally-based network of suppliers cuts emissions caused by transport and reduces the use Adelphi’s eco-friendly production facility, The Friary

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In fact, stainless steel is crucial to Adelphi’s sustainability drive. One of the companies in the Group, Pharma Hygiene Products, is advocating the replacement of plastics in process equipment in favour of high grade stainless steel. Thanks to its durability and ability to be recycled, stainless steel is one of the most environmentally-efficient raw materials available.

Never obsolete

As well as eliminating single-use plastics and using resources responsibly, a key aim for any sustainable manufacturer is to reduce waste. To this end, Adelphi Manufacturing produces machines with scalability and upgrade options, designed and created with longevity in mind.

“Moving on from the outdated throw-away mentality, we believe it is possible to elevate today’s production performance without sacrificing tomorrow’s resources,” says Dean Willis, Sales Director. “Our Response range epitomises this. For example, we recommend that customers at the beginning of their automation journey invest in the Response benchtop filler; a semi-automatic, versatile volumetric machine, suitable for filling liquids, pastes and solids in suspension into all types of container.

A 360° approach to responsible manufacturing Coding and marking firm reduces its own carbon footprint, while helping customers to do the same Clearmark believes that responsible manufacturing encompasses both its working environment and the products it delivers to customers. Not only does it aim to manage its own resources efficiently, it has also designed its products to be as efficient as possible, to reduce waste and minimise both the environmental impact and expense for itself and its partners.

Home-grown green production A member of the Low Carbon Business Network, Clearmark’s workplace initiatives include company-wide recycling; a preference to work with local suppliers with strong environmental credentials; a ‘lights off’ policy; automated lighting sensors; and air source heat pumps for heating and cooling.

In a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of its product range, the company’s ICE coders and labellers are built from recyclable materials where possible and delivered using air fill bags, while the printing consumables have been designed to minimise waste. Clearmark’s aftercare team also offers ongoing training to ensure that its products are used as efficiently and sustainably as possible.

Sustainable equipment

In addition, the company has: •R emoved energy-intensive compressed air from its Zodiac Hawk TTO and Vulcan direct-apply LPA models; • Ensured that over 75% of the components in its products are recyclable; • Engineered wear parts out of machinery, reducing maintenance and spare parts; • Installed a print-checking feature on the Zodiac Hawk to eliminate packaging waste due to coding errors; • Incorporated ribbon-saving features, such as zero waste ribbon indexing and longer ribbon length for reduced core waste.

Continuous improvement

“We take our corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability very seriously and whilst we have already achieved a lot, we are always looking for ways in which we can improve ours and our customers’ environmental footprint,” says Chris Simpson, Managing Technical Director. “For example, we are

The Clearmark team is committed to operating sustainably

As production demands increase, the Response range also includes a Monobloc filler and capper, and an Automation Base – both of which are mounted with the customers’ original Response benchtop filler, meaning that the initial investment is never made obsolete.”

By placing energy efficiency at the heart of its production site, promoting the move away from plastic process equipment, and offering a scalable, long lasting range of machinery, the Adelphi Group is proving that that manufacturing has a sustainable future.

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At a glance Challenge: Ensure the future of its own manufacturing operation and improve partners’ green credentials Solution: Implement company-wide environmental initiatives and develop sustainable product range Outcome: Carbon footprint has been reduced and customers are assured of the sustainability credentials of the products they use currently looking at cutting-edge design and manufacturing techniques to reduce stockholding, improve material efficiency and provide just-in-time capabilities, thus reducing potential waste.”

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The Zodiac Hawk thermal transfer over printer

Could you be the winner of this year’s Environmental Initiative of the Year Award? Entry is now open for the PPMA Group Industry Awards 2019, deadline 17 July. Download your entry form at:

www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk/awards/ ppma-group-industry-awards

Shared vision: multiple cameras

The third UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition was the biggest to date, offering a more diverse speaker programme, 20% more exhibitors and 15% more visitors than before.

Held at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes on 6 June, the content for this year’s confex was housed across eight theatres and ranged from understanding vision technology to vision innovation.

Once again, visitors were able to gain a useful insight into the latest technology in core vision subjects, such as camera technology, illumination technology and optics. The event also provided an excellent route to market and networking opportunities for new and returning exhibitors, who benefited from the heightened promotion and increased footfall. In addition to those from the UK, exhibitors came from far and wide, including China, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, North America and even Slovakia, to name a few.

New for 2019 was a focus on vision in robotics, which brought together Allan Anderson, Chairman of UKIVA, and Mike Wilson, Chairman of BARA (pictured below), as machine vision and robots become increasingly more aligned on the factory floor. In all, visitors to the conference and exhibition had over 59 presentations to choose from; three more than in 2018.

“The Machine Vision Conference is attracting more exhibitors and visitors year-on-year, so we know that the formula works.

I believe the presentation theatre themes were all on point and complemented both the current technology and what people expect in the future. This was reflected in positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors, which bodes well for 2020.”

Chris Valdés, Business Development Manager: UKIVA & BARA

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The future of SLAM

Dr Luca Benedetti, Senior Software Engineer at Kudan, delivered his keynote on Visual SLAM in the Wild. Visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) is fast becoming an important advancement in embedded vision, with many different possible applications.

Speaking after his presentation, Dr Benedetti said: “The future for the industrial vision industry is very exciting.

In addition to the growth of hardware and software solutions, we’re seeing much more interconnectivity between various platforms, and using, in some cases, a single camera for multiple purposes.”

He continued: “Vision technology needs to be able to work in the real world; whether inside or outside, not just in controlled environments. And what was viewed as a concept design only a few years ago is now working in live environments.

“There are some big markets that are embracing industrial vision, such as the US and Japan; however, there is also a lot of talent and growth in the UK right now, as there is from China and Israel. It’s very much a global market, which will only increase year-on-year.”

2020 vision

By Allan Anderson, UKIVA Chairman

“As first-time exhibitors, we were impressed by the smooth organisation of the event and the quality of the visitors, who were eager to learn about the latest vision technologies and find solutions for their imaging challenges.”

Torsten Wiesinger, LUCID Vision Labs

Using vision to reduce food waste Also presenting was Minh-Tri Pham, Principal Research Scientist from Winnow Solutions, who used his keynote to address the issue of sustainability in the food industry, and explain how a new tool has enabled commercial kitchens to automatically track food waste through the aid of computer vision.

“In recent years, chefs didn’t have the means to measure how much food was wasted. We now have a system whereby you can use a camera and artificial intelligence to recognise food waste,” said Minh-Tri.

“It’s a bigger problem than most people realise; one-third of the food that we prepare is discarded, so it’s a good opportunity for the industry to use new technology to help reduce the levels of current wastage; especially when you consider that an estimated one billion people go hungry every day. In doing so, chefs are not only able to produce good food, but also reduce waste, which in turn helps to increase the bottom line. It’s about using vision technology to optimise an existing process,” he added.

I am delighted with the outcome of this year’s Machine Vision Conference, which demonstrates that we have a winning formula that works for all parties.

It was always my intention to upscale the exhibition this year and increase the number of speakers and visitors alike, and that’s exactly what has happened. Pre-registration was much higher than in 2018, which was reflected in the footfall. This was helped by the fact that we now have more media partners than ever before, ensuring that more people know about the event. As a result, we’re not just drawing more interest from the UK, but also from the continent, in terms of both exhibitors and visitors. This is why the event continues to grow year-on-year, which was always the vision – no pun intended.

There’s now a momentum and a real appetite regarding machine vision. The advancement of 3D technology and deep learning is rapid. Innovation cycles within the machine vision market are changing so quickly, which provides the scope to have an annual event.

I would like to thank the extended PPMA team and UKIVA committee, who did a great job to stage the event and show how an advanced vision event can run. It perhaps comes as no surprise that other organisers are looking to emulate what we do across other parts of the globe. But based on the success of this year’s event and the feedback to date, I’m certain that our trailblazing Machine Vision Conference event will return in Spring 2020.

Want to find out more?

To view some short video clips of exhibitors at this year’s Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition, go to

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Key industry events Forthcoming

Later on

12-14 ProPak Myanmar 2019 sep

21-23 Oct 2019

Yangon, Myanmar Returning for the sixth time, this is a leading industry trade event for Myanmar’s developing food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries.

sep

Mumbai, India

www.propakindia.com 29-31 Oct 2019

www.propakmyanmar.com

23-25

ProPak India 2019

Gulfood Manufacturing

Pack Expo Las Vegas 2019

Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE

Las Vegas, USA Attracting over 30,000 packaging professionals and 2,000 exhibitors, Pack Expo Las Vegas is a premier global packaging event.

www.gulfoodmanufacturing.com janette.lane@ppma.co.uk

PPMA UK pavilion bookings now being taken

www.packexpolasvegas.com

24-26 sep

FachPack 2019 Nuremberg, Germany The 40th anniversary of this key event for the packaging process chain will focus on the key theme of environmentally-friendly packaging.

Responsible manufacturing

www.fachpack.de/en

1-3 oct

PPMA Total Show 2019 NEC, Birmingham The leading UK show for processing and packaging machinery, attracting 8,000+ quality visitors. See p12-13 for full preview.

97% of stand space now sold

Jakarta, Indonesia

www.plasticsandrubberindonesia.com

www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk

1 oct

PPMA Group Industry Awards 2019 National Conference Centre, Birmingham Entry deadline Hosted by TV presenter Stephen Mulhern, 17 July the PPMA Group Industry Awards recognise the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing and entrepreneurship from the world of processing and packaging. www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk

16-23 oct

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5-7 Feb 2020

ProPak Philippines Manila, Philippines

www.propakphilippines.com janette.lane@ppma.co.uk 15-17 Mar 2020

Africa Food Manufacturing Cairo, Egypt

www.africa-foodmanufacturing.com

K 2019 Dusseldorf, Germany Leading global trade fair for plastics and rubber, attracting 3,200 exhibitors. This year’s event will focus on Industry 4.0 and sustainable development.

20-23 Nov 2019

Plastics & Rubber Indonesia 2019

Responsible manufacturing

24-26 Mar 2020

Propak Vietnam 2020 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

www.propakvietnam.com 7-13 May 2020

Interpack 2020 Dusseldorf, Germany

www.interpack.com

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PPMA UK pavilion

Feature events

Join the PPMA UK pavilion at Gulfood Manufacturing We are delighted to reveal that the PPMA Group has once again been nominated as the UK agent for Gulfood Manufacturing, taking place 29-31 October 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This event is the leading annual trade show for ingredients, processing, packaging and logistics for the Middle East, Africa, Far East and subcontinent, and last year attracted over 35,000 visitors.

Encompassing 81,000m2, the 2018 exhibition hosted 52 different country pavilions and more than 1,500 exhibitors.

A total of 18 companies have already registered to be part of the 2019 PPMA UK pavilion. To add your name to the list, contact Janette Lane today.

www.gulfoodmanufacturing.com

Brexit-proof your business

Is your business ready for the UK’s exit from the EU? With no-deal looking ever more likely, you may need to take action before 31 October 2019. The government has prepared information to help businesses navigate the transition.

To find out more, go to

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Register your interest for ProPak Philippines Taking place in Manila on 5-7 February, ProPak Philippines 2020 will be the country’s second international processing and packaging trade fair. Born out of the Philippines’ expanding food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries and growing GDP, the event will play host to a PPMA UK pavilion. To register your interest in exhibiting, contact Janette Lane.

www.propakphilippines.com

Export help from DIT If you’re exhibiting overseas, don’t forget to contact your regional Department for International Trade (DIT) office for help with export services. They may even be able to provide grant funding towards the costs of exhibiting at overseas trade shows. For more information, go to

www.contactus.trade.gov.uk/office-finder To find out more about export markets and opportunities, visit

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Find out more Contact Janette Lane, PPMA Group’s Overseas Events Coordinator, to book your place at a PPMA UK pavilion, or find out more about any of our overseas services or upcoming events.

janette.lane@ppma.co.uk T +44 (0)20 8773 8111

TOTALly awe-inspiring Enterprise Zone

With 97% of stand space already sold, the PPMA Total Show (1-3 Oct 2019, NEC Birmingham) is officially the biggest event ever organised by the PPMA Group.

Staged every three years, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition will feature over 450 exhibitors and 1,600 brands, showcasing the very latest products and solutions in processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems. Don’t miss the following highlights…

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The Enterprise Zone will offer visitors a focal point for networking, discovery and live debate. Alongside dedicated meeting areas and activities, there will be a full conference programme across all three days of the show, featuring our esteemed keynote speakers Joanna Yarrow, Head of Sustainable & Healthy Living, Ingka Group (IKEA), and Peter Conradi, Europe Editor of The Sunday Times.

Case studies, panel discussions and presentations will provide visitors with real examples of best practice manufacturing and excellence in processing and packaging production, aiming to motivate and inspire visitors to improve their businesses.

Full conference programme details will be announced shortly – see

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BLOODHOUND SSC A centrepiece at the event will be a full-scale model of the 135,000 bhp jet- and rocket-powered Bloodhound supsersonic car.

Sponsored by OMRON and STEMMER Imaging, the Bloodhound is aiming to break the land speed record in the next two years. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about one of the most advanced aerodynamic and engineering projects of the 21st century and how Bloodhound Education, a registered charity, is inspiring a generation to study STEM in the most exciting way possible.

PPMA Group Industry Awards

PPMA BEST

As in previous years, the final day of the show will be dedicated to inspiring the next generation of engineers. Comprising seminars, hands-on challenges and on-stand demonstrations, the PPMA BEST programme will see more than 60 students discover the future career opportunities on offer in the world of processing and packaging.

Taking place on the first night of the show (1 Oct) at the National Conference Centre Birmingham, the PPMA Group Industry Awards 2019 will celebrate the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Featuring a three-course gala dinner, the event will be hosted by TV presenter and magician, Stephen Mulhern.

The deadline for entries is 17 July – for full details on how to enter, or to book your table, visit

www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk/awards/ppma-group-industry-awards

Join our exhibitors • ABB • Bosch • Domino • ILAPAK • Jarshire • Karmelle • KUKA • Markem Imaje • Mettler Toledo • Omron • SICK • Yorkshire Packaging Systems And many more…

Stand space is almost sold out.

To add your company’s name to this list, contact

scott.mckenna@ppma.co.uk

“While this year’s event will encompass the traditional PPMA sectors of food, beverage, household chemicals and pharmaceuticals, it is also targeting building suppliers and materials, containers, pet care, and micro-breweries and distillers. However, arguably the biggest area of growth is from our members themselves, in terms of the processing and packaging equipment that will be on show.”

David Harrison, Acting Chief Operating Officer, PPMA Group

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Visitor registration now open To register and attend the show for FREE, visit the PPMA Total Show website at:

www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk

Seminars, training and networking Forthcoming 3 jul

PUWER Marriott Hotel, Northampton This one-day seminar provides an overview of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER) Regulations. Subjects covered include: the need for risk assessment; inspection; conformity with Directives; functional safety; and user-requirement specification.

Later on Details of further sessions and courses can be found at

www.ppma.co.uk/ppma/services/training.html

7 aug

PPMA member rate £195 +VAT

9 jul

Developing Communication Skills in the Workplace Doubletree by Hilton, Coventry Suitable for team leaders, managers and supervisors, this event explores why poor communication can cause issues, and offers tools and techniques to overcome communication barriers.

jul

13 aug

Marketing 1 – Dark Art or Business Necessity?

Hilton Hotel, Warwick This session aims to enlighten delegates about the true benefits of marketing for your business. Areas covered include: a customer-centric approach; the seven Ps of marketing; segmenting your market; customer-relationship management; and growing influence.

jul

14 aug

Marketing 2 – Planning the Strategy Hilton Hotel, Warwick Following on from Marketing 1, but also valid as a standalone programme, this course will help you to work through the opportunities for your business and turn them into sales and profit. Topics include: setting marketing objectives; targeting and positioning; writing a marketing plan; and much more.

PPMA member rate £95 +VAT

6 aug

Change Management – Planning & Leading Effective Change Doubletree by Hilton, Coventry This course will cover the reasons for planning and communicating change to make it effective and motivational. Topics include: identifying the barriers to change and how to overcome them; understanding the effect of change on teams and individuals; planning to make a difference to the workplace; and much more.

PPMA member rate £95 +VAT

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Project Management Marriott Hotel, Northampton This introductory level course is ideal for anyone who manages projects in the workplace and has no formal training. Delegates will explore how to: define the purpose of a project; communicate with stakeholders; creatively generate solutions; plan activities; and manage risk.

PPMA member rate £95 +VAT

PPMA member rate £95 +VAT

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Hilton Hotel, Northampton This one-day sales training workshop is designed to help individuals, business owners, sales teams and engineers increase their effectiveness.

PPPMA member rate £95 +VAT

PPMA member rate £95 +VAT

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Effective Sales Skills for Non-Sales People

Social Media for B2B Organisations Marriott Hotel, Manchester Airport To understand and work with this relatively new medium, it is essential to have a clear plan and strategy. This workshop is designed to provide an understanding of what social media can do for your business and deliver some practical exercises to enable you to commence your social media strategy.

PPMA member rate £95 +VAT

29 aug

PPMA Golf Day The Oxfordshire, Milton Common, Oxon The perfect opportunity for members to entertain clients and take part in an enjoyable day of 27 holes of golf and four competitions, at one of the most exciting courses in the country. Includes breakfast, lunch, drinks reception, three-course evening meal and trophy presentation. £520 per four-player team or £130 per person +VAT

Book your place To book your place on any of these events, or for questions or comments, contact our Head of Events & Training, Christine Jordan. These courses can also be presented exclusively on an in-house basis, tailored to suit your specific needs.

T +44 (0)20 8773 5512 M +44 (0)7810 540946 christine.jordan@ppma.co.uk

Get ready for T Levels ppma BEST

By Danny Reed, Head of Education & Skills, PPMA BEST A new vocational qualification for 16-18 year olds is coming.

Comprising a mix of classroom and on-the-job learning, the first T Level pilots will be rolled out from September 2020. As industry placements will be key to the programme’s success, I recently met with representatives from the Department for Education to discuss the importance of engaging with and supporting SME firms in the manufacturing sector. Here’s what you need to know...

What are T Levels?

T Levels are a new range of post-GCSE courses set to replace the current BTEC Level 3. T Levels will comprise a mixture of classroom learning and on-thejob experience during a mandatory industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days). Equivalent to three A Levels, these two-year courses are designed to meet the needs of industry and prepare students for work.

When will they start?

The first three T Level courses will start in September 2020. A further 25 are due to be rolled out over the following years. The two key courses of interest to our members will be Maintenance, Installation and Repair; and Manufacturing and Process.

These T Levels will begin delivery in 2022.

How will they affect PPMA Group members?

Industry placements are mandatory – students cannot pass the course without completing 315 hours of onthe-job training. While large firms in the engineering and manufacturing sectors may easily be able to offer such placements, to accommodate the volume of students expected to take part, the participation of SME firms will also be critical.

What challenges might SMEs face regarding industry placements?

Unlike larger firms, SMEs may lack the manpower needed to independently manage a T Level placement student.

They may have concerns over health and safety requirements, or over the financial impact the placement could have on their business; despite the fact that there is no official cost to the host firm.

What are the benefits to SMEs of offering T Level industry placements?

Engaging with local students via industry placements helps SMEs to create a pipeline of future talent, some of whom may go on to become full time apprentices or employees. Given the current skills shortage facing the engineering and manufacturing sectors, this could help to future-proof small and medium-sized companies, ensuring the continued success of their business.

Will the DFE look to support SME companies?

At our recent meeting, Susan Lovelock, the Director of T Levels, assured myself and Mike Falconer, Education & Development Manager for the MTA, that the Department for Education is keen to give smaller companies as much opportunity as possible to engage with T Levels. It intends to work with both the PPMA and the MTA to help raise awareness of the programme and listen to any concerns and recommendations.

For example, one of our initial suggestions was to create geographical clusters of smaller companies who could share placements. This would potentially lessen the impact on individual SMEs and broaden students’ experience of engineering career opportunities.

What happens next?

Representatives from the Department for Education and T Level employer ambassadors for industry placements will be available to attend PPMA events, giving valuable information on the process and support that is available.

Any PPMA member keen to engage in T Levels can also become an ambassador, while members who currently support our PPMA BEST STEM Days can become T Level supporters and maintain links with local schools and colleges with whom they already have a connection.

Finally, we will continue to meet with Susan and her colleagues to discuss how best to support SME companies to offer quality industry placements. Look out for further updates in future issues.

For more information on T Levels, go to

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Warning, Brexit ahead – CE or UKCA Marking? member benefits

By Paul Taylor, Head of Industrial Products (UK) at TÜV SÜD, a global product testing and certification organisation.

Regardless of what happens with the Brexit deal, it will have little effect on the actual process for manufacturing compliant machinery from a legal perspective, or from the service which we provide to our customers.

However, while the UK remains in the EU, the UKCA mark cannot be applied.

As the EU Directives are already transposed into national law, the UK already has a legal system in place that applies. There will of course be text amendments to reflect UK legislative requirements (including the UKCA mark) and removal of references to EU directives and the CE mark. While references to ‘harmonised standards’ will change

to ‘designated standards’, the actual standards will remain the same and will be carried across as UK designated standards in order to maintain a single standards model.

This means that the actual procedure will change very little from the existing structure, as all products will still need to comply with the essential requirements.

The largest impact will be on the location of the manufacturer. Any UK company exporting into the EU which currently self-declares, needs only to appoint a responsible person authorised to compile the technical file. This person or entity must be physically located in the EU. This will be reciprocated for EU entities importing into the UK, although the definition wording may differ slightly.

As TÜV SÜD is a global company, we already have offices in multiple locations to be able to satisfy both CE and UKCA requirements.

A Brighter Way To Compliance PPMA Group has negotiated an improved 20% members’ discount with our associate partner, Croner, to aid your office HR, premises and health & safety requirements.

As part of your PPMA membership, you can now access expert support for even less than before. In addition to Croner’s telephone support service, members can also take advantage of the company’s BrightHR employment templates and Brightsafe health & safety software to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice.

So, whether you have a dedicated in-house HR and risk assessment resource, or if HR is just one of your many responsibilities, Croner has a range of options to help you fulfil your employment and health & safety obligations. For more information, go to

www.croner.co.uk

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The same applies to Notified Bodies, who will need to be located in the EU to retain this status. Under the current proposal, existing UK Notified Bodies will become UK Approved Bodies. The actual function will remain the same, but will operate under a different title. We have already taken the required measures to ensure that our Notified Body status would be unaffected in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

If you are a UK distributor for equipment manufactured in the EU, your status will change from distributor to importer and the responsibility for compliance will rest with you to follow UKCA requirements. We will of course be on hand to assist in your compliance obligations.

www.tuv-sud.co.uk

TÜV SÜD Product Service is a partner of the PPMA Group. The Group has partnerships with various service providers, covering insurance, H&S and employment law, recruitment, training, litigation, technical advice, R&D tax refunds and driver training. To access any of these services at a preferential PPMA member rate, contact membership@ppma.co.uk

Focus on…

PPMA Total Show Exhibitor Hub

Preparation helps members avoid Brexit backlash

By Sharon Mason, Membership Relations Executive Brexit may still be making all the headlines, but for PPMA Group members that I’ve visited over the past three months, it’s business as usual.

As things currently stand, no company has reported any negative financial impacts as a direct result of Brexit. Many have been planning ahead, in so far as is possible, by making use of tools such as the Make UK Brexit toolkit.

This is available to all members at

www.brexittoolkit.co.uk There is also a succinct version of the UK Government’s Partnership Pack available in the members’ login area of the PPMA Group website.

Proof, if it were needed, that while our politicians continue to risk the future of our economy by fighting amongst themselves, British business owners are taking no such risks with the future of their companies.

Another way that our members are future-proofing their success is through training. Our range of seminars and training days, available at heavily discounted rates for members, continue to increase in popularity. Such is their growing popularity that a number of new dates have been added to the 2019 calendar. See p14 for more details of upcoming events.

It’s always exciting to see the latest innovations in the world of processing and packaging, and recently, I was privileged to visit Travtec’s headquarters in Leigh, near Wigan. The company has developed a multi-functional integrated system, the Robo-trace, to allow

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In each issue, Sharon provides an in-depth look at a particular area of interest for members. This time, it’s the PPMA Total Show Exhibitor Hub. The PPMA Total Show Exhibitor Hub has recently gone live. And with just three months to go until the event takes place at the NEC Birmingham (1-3 Oct), it’s time to get online and start completing your profile. There’s a lot to get through, so don’t leave it to the last minute.

What does the Hub contain?

Travtec’s Robo-trace helps pharma firms comply with the EU Falsified Medicines Directive

pharmaceutical companies to comply with the EU Falsified Medicines Directive against counterfeit drugs. If you think your company has developed an equally innovative solution, there’s still time to enter this year’s PPMA Group Industry Awards, which has a specific innovation category. You’ve got until 17 July to enter online at

www.ppmatotalshow.co.uk/awards/ enter-the-awards Finally, it’s becoming a bit of a trend for me to meet the company dog when visiting our members’ premises.

A particular highlight this quarter was meeting Wilf the cockerpoo at the Oxfordshire offices of Timbermark, which supplies high resolution inkjet printers to the timber industry. I’m off on a tour of our Scottish members’ offices in July, so I’ll make sure to pack my doggy treats before I leave home.

Wilf the cockerpoo welcomes Sharon to Timbermark’s offices

•P rofile – Complete this section by uploading your logo, stand number, company description, contact details, press releases, images and videos.

Once complete, your profile will be visible on the main PPMA Total Show website, so the more information you include, the greater your exposure to both the press and potential visitors.

•O n-site services – Order stand equipment and complete important health and safety information and insurance forms, etc.

•M arketing tools – Promote your presence at the show to the widest possible audience by downloading your bespoke email signature banners complete with stand number; booking advertising in the show catalogue; inviting key contacts to visit your stand; ordering visitor scanners; and much more.

•C hecklist – Make sure you don’t miss a deadline by downloading the Hub checklist.

How can I access the Hub?

Any member exhibiting at the show should have received a welcome email from LiveBuzz containing details of how to access the online Exhibitor Hub. If you have not yet received your welcome email, please contact

operations@ppma.co.uk For a demonstration of the Hub’s functionalities and the benefits of using it, listen to our on-demand webinar available via the Hub from the end of June 2019.

Get in touch To arrange for Sharon to visit your business, or to find out how to get the most from your membership, contact

sharon.mason@ppma.co.uk T +44 (0)20 8773 8111 M +44 (0)7776 534694

Conference strikes the right chord

Seldom can the words inspire, influence, diverse, and insight be used to describe a business event, yet the recent (23 May) PPMA Conference captured it all.

Born out of a PPMA membership survey in 2017-18, this year’s inaugural business intelligence and networking event at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham comprised a mélange of industry speakers, from both the UK and overseas.

Appropriately titled Opportunities For These Changing Times, the Conference was designed to give PPMA member companies, and some non-members too, information on an array of hot and emerging topics pertaining to an ever expanding processing and packaging industry.

“I was delighted with the quality of the speakers, and the feedback my colleagues and I received on the day was excellent. The venue provided a professional yet relaxed atmosphere, which was well-received by members and speakers alike, so it was certainly a very positive experience for all concerned.”

Christine Jordan, PPMA’s Head of Training and Events

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An esteemed line-up

The event attracted several established speakers, in particular Brian Holliday, Managing Director of Siemens Digital Factory; Tom Crawford, Head of Engineering at Lucozade Ribena Suntory; and David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing, SME & MC – Commercial Banking at Lloyds Banking Group, to name just a few.

Collectively, they came together under one roof to talk about smart manufacturing (in a post-Brexit world), finance and sustainability, plus provide information on contract negotiation, plastic waste, innovation and growth mindset to aid staff retention.

The event also looked at the more humorous side of sales and marketing with Marc Hogan; artificial intelligence courtesy of AI specialist, Elisabeth Olafsdottir; and even how suppliers can become a real source of value creation in the advent of increasing globalisation, courtesy of Gordon Crichton.

Setting the standard

By Tim Paul, Chairman, PPMA Group of Associations

Developing the right talent

Next generation technologies

To enrich the speaker programme, there was a special presentation on Pack ML (packaging machine language) and OMAC (Organization for Machine Automation and Control) from Uwe Keiter, Director of Business Development Consumer Goods at Lenze, for those looking to learn more about industrial automation.

During his keynote and postpresentation interview, Brian Holliday articulated how new digital tools and high-performance computing are helping businesses to bring products to market faster and enabling manufacturing plants to be more agile.

He spoke candidly about how advancing technologies can simulate what we’re doing through a computeraided visual environment to help extract data and automate to add value.

Complementary to the technological charge is how team ethos, growth mindset and staff retention contributes strongly to business performance, which was covered in Tom Crawford’s keynote and post-presentation interview to fittingly round off proceedings on the day.

Tom spoke about the need to continually develop people from within the business and to recruit people with the right attitudes, as well as providing the right in-house opportunities to hone their skills.

He addressed the need for personal development plans too, which is different from an individual’s standard objectives, coupled with the need to achieve a good system and how to sustain that over a long period of time.

Want to find out more?

A link to each speaker’s interview with Andy Fitzsimons, PPMA’s Communications Manager, is now available on PPMA TV (on YouTube) via

www.ppmaconference.co.uk/ppma-tv

There’s a lot to be said when you run an event for the first time and come away feeling both informed and invigorated, but that’s what our inaugural PPMA Conference gave us.

The importance of change was a common thread throughout the day, supporting the PPMA’s mantra to embrace change to continually service members’ needs. Along with my fellow board members, we want the PPMA to be a progressive and forward-thinking trade organisation, and I believe the Conference captured the very essence of that by the quality of the speakers present.

All the feedback I’ve received to date has been extremely positive.

Whether delegates were members of the PPMA or not, everyone I spoke to commented that they had learned a lot from the event.

I am also very grateful to members for their feedback during 2017-2018, which prompted our decision to hold a Conference for the first time in the Association’s history.

However, it wouldn’t have been possible without the efforts of the PPMA team in Wallington, who came together to deliver a superb event.

This inaugural Conference will undoubtedly leave a legacy for others that follow and the early indications show that there is a groundswell of support to host another event; whether that’s next year or in 2021, there’s certainly an appetite for it.

All it leaves me to do is to thank everyone involved – the organisers, the speakers and of course, the delegates – for making the first PPMA Conference such a success.

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Linked Up Responsible manufacturing solutions from the PPMA Group membership Online sustainability hub set to increase environmental awareness Automated Packaging Systems (APS) has launched an online sustainability resource, highlighting its commitment to making its processes more environmentally friendly and helping customers to go green.

The resource features three key areas: • Information regarding the company’s actions to ensure its products have minimal impact on the environment; • Key sustainable considerations for customers when choosing packaging processes and materials; • A dedicated consumer section, providing information on how to be more environmentally conscious.

“There are lots of environmentally friendly options available that make plastic a viable packaging choice, such as our GeoTech range, which is manufactured using up to 95% pre-consumer recycled content,” says Andy Pretious, UK Sales and Marketing Manager for APS.

www.autobag.co.uk

Beyond the bottle – an end-to-end approach

By Luc Desoutter, Sustainability Officer, Sidel “At Sidel, we look at our packaging and equipment from a 360° perspective. We take into account primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, as well as how they interact with equipment in the factory.

We also evaluate the impact they make across the value chain.

Our end-to-end approach ties closely with life cycle analysis methodology. When evaluating the environmental footprint of various packaging options such as PET, HDPE, glass or can, it’s important to take a holistic approach, including factoring in its origin and end of life properties (i.e. whether or not it is recyclable). The upstream and downstream logistics of each packaging material are also part of the equation, together with the energy, water and chemical consumption at each stage of manufacturing.

To this end, we have developed a life cycle analysis tool, designed to be used in the same way as a total cost of ownership (TCO) tool. It enables us to work on various scenarios and propose the best packaging options according to their environmental and TCO credentials, their respect for ‘design for recycling’ guidelines, and their ability to deliver on customers’ and end users’ needs.”

www.sidel.com

Helping food factories make mindful inspection choices Demonstrating sustainability can be a challenge for food factories. Reassuringly, with the right maintenance, a well-built food metal detector can run for 20+ years. In fact, since 1996, Fortress Technology has given food manufacturers the option to upgrade their metal detectors rather than dispose of perfectly functional kit.

To further help food factories shift from a ‘take, make and dispose’ business model, last year saw Fortress relaunch its flagship Phantom metal detector. Now, when future production requirements and retailer codes of practice demand it, the entry-level offering can be upgraded to include the data capture specifications and expandable input/output of the company’s technologically-advanced Stealth model.

Eco-friendly packaging no problem to automate When Glendale Foods opted for an eco-friendly range of card trays for the packaging of its range of cooked burgers, sliders (small hamburgers) and grills, it turned to Partners in Packaging to automate the placing of the card trays into its conveyor. The company opted for the A Series-plus-twin, stainless steel tray denester-placers; part of a range designed to handle eco-friendly board and recycled tray materials.

“The most attractive features of the A Series-plus machine are its simplicity and flexibility, together with speed of size change,” says Mike Roberts, Operations Director for Glendale Foods. “A typical size change between large and small trays takes less than a couple of minutes. There is no adjustment required by the operator and the changeover can be done without using any tools.”

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“If food production facilities can keep machinery out of the waste stream and delay the additional environmental costs of making something new, that’s responsible waste stewardship,” says Phil Brown, European Managing Director for Fortress Technology.

www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

Welcome new PPMA Group members ACORN

Blackrow Group

ESC

ACORN® provides full service supply solutions for engineering components, with a stockholding of six million bearings, linear motion, power transmission, and maintenance, repair and overhaul items available throughout the UK. ACORN is part of Axel Johnson International, a privately owned Swedish industrial group of 110 companies in 27 countries.

Whether it’s a full turnkey project, OEM installation, bespoke R&D item, conveyor solution or 24-hour breakdown service, Blackrow Group offers experience, responsiveness and a skilled, dedicated workforce. With a flexible approach, the company can respond to your specific requirements and react to any challenge.

ESC (Equipment Support Company) supplies turnkey solutions from conceptual design through to service support control and automation systems, including: fixed robot cells for component assembly, or end of line packing; mobile robots for product transportation; vision systems for code and text verification; and machine safety upgrades.

For more information, contact Gavin Stacey:

gavin.stacey@acorn-ind.co.uk T +44 (0)1709 789952 www.acorn-ind.co.uk

Apex Dynamics Apex Dynamics is a manufacturer of precision servo gearboxes, offering an extensive range of ratios and drop-in replacements for all applications including full stainless. Its gearboxes carry a unique five-year warranty and the company can deliver in three weeks or less.

For more information, contact Tony Booker:

tonyb@blackrow.co.uk T +44 (0)1472 889200 www.blackrow.co.uk

Centreline Machine Guards Centreline Machine Guards manufactures safety guarding, high speed roller doors, conveyors and full turnkey solutions for a variety of industries. The company aims to meet customer requirements, achieve the highest standards and offer complete bespoke solutions.

For more information, contact Andrew Parsons:

For more information, contact Perry Russon:

sales@apexdynauk.com T +44 (0)121 737 1170 www.apexdynauk.com

perry.russon@centrelineguards.co.uk T +44 (0)1902 897285 www.centrelineguards.co.uk

BestPump

Cross+Morse

BestPump provides pump engineering and fabrication services to food, beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturers around the world. Combining hygienic pump technologies with bespoke stainless-steel equipment fabrication services, the company delivers pump assemblies, screw feeders and innovative solutions that overcome production challenges.

Cross+Morse are mechanical power transmission manufacturers certified to ISO 9001:2015 and with over 100 years’ experience. With extensive manufacturing capability and large stocks of standard products, the company is fully committed to providing power transmission solutions to a wide range of industries.

For more information, contact Jeff Best:

For more information, contact Mike Scudamore:

jeff@bestpump.co.uk T +44 (0)1236 433799 www.bestpump.co.uk

sales@crossmorse.com T +44 (0)121 360 0155 www.crossmorse.com

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For more information, contact Dale Williams:

dale.williams@equipment-support.com T +44 (0)1487 841986 www.equipment-support.com

FAST Technologies FAST Technologies is an automation company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of custom machines, robotic cells and production lines. Its software department develops and implements manufacturing execution software to enable manufacturers to gain insight into their processes and provide real time response to out of control events.

For more information, contact Mark Higgins:

mark@fasttechnologies.com T +44 (0)28 7178 2065 www.fasttechnologies.com

GIMAT GIMAT manufactures an extensive range of bulk handling equipment, including: bulk bag discharging and filling; flexible screw conveyors; ribbon blenders; sack tip stations; vibratory screening; semi-automatic open mouth packing machines; lump breakers; bulk bag conditioning systems; and fully automated turnkey process plants.

For more information, contact Jonathan Kerr:

info@gimatengineering.co.uk T +44 (0)7768 661749 www.gimatengineering.com

Welcome new PPMA Group members Hazel 4D

Linde

QUBBER

Founded in 1979, Hazel 4D is a global provider of packaging and machinery to multiple business sectors. The company serves large organisations by developing custom designed solutions that improve business performance.

Hazel 4D specialises in helping customers improve their pallet load stability and is EUMOS registered.

Linde is a material handling specialist, offering bespoke solutions for every type of industrial and commercial application.

In addition to its broad product portfolio, Linde offers efficient intralogistics solutions, including fleet management, automation and driver assistance systems, and provides a comprehensive range of vehicle-related services.

QUBBER is a fast-growing technology company specialising in the design and manufacture of PC-based and multi-camera inspection systems for in-line quality control in water, beverage, food, cosmetics and pharma production lines. QUBBER is able to handle difficult and combined inspection tasks while maintaining a high cost-benefit ratio.

For more information, contact Deborah Lester-George:

For more information, contact Dimitra Sveroni:

deborah.lester-george@linde-mh.co.uk T +44 (0)1256 342384 www.linde-mh.co.uk

dsveroni@qubbervision.com T +30 24210 90165 www.qubbervision.com

Oadby Plastics

Sellenis

Established in 1969, Oadby Plastics stocks and supplies a comprehensive range of conveyor components, chains and modular belting, along with bespoke machined plastic parts. Its expertise in plastics and conveyors ensures maximum reliability while improving the performance of conveyor equipment.

Sellenis designs, develops, manufactures and sells industrial coding and marking products. It offers thermal inkjet (TIJ); Piezo drop on demand (DOD); continuous inkjet (CIJ); valvejet large character printers (LCP); generic inks and other consumables.

For more information, contact Garth Christie:

garth.christie@hazel4d.com T +44 (0)113 242 6999 www.hazel4d.com

HP Inc. HP Inc. is renowned for its portfolio of printers, PCs, mobile devices, solutions and services. The company is now inviting customers to think and create without limits and propel their business forward by unlocking the full potential of 3D printing with HP Multi-Jet Fusion Technology.

For more information, contact Patrick Richards:

For more information, contact Nadir Sayani:

For more information, contact Dr Ammar Lecheheb:

sales@oadbyplastics.co.uk T +44 (0)116 232 1010 www.oadbyplastics.co.uk

ammar.lecheheb@sellenis.com T +44 (0)7595 508320 www.sellenis.com

OEM Automatic

SIPA

Intelligent Distributed Controls (IDC) is a UK technology company established in 2003.

It is dedicated to delivering and supporting dependable software solutions to third-party logistics providers, end-users and system integrators within the following areas: supply chain and warehouse management systems; automation; e-commerce and omni-channel; and manufacturing and distribution.

OEM Automatic specialises in the supply of components for industrial automation, representing over 50 global manufacturers and acting as its own sales organisation for the UK market. The company is organised into five business areas, enabling it to offer a wide product range with dedicated specialist knowledge.

SIPA is a supplier of plastic container production systems, filling equipment and end-of-line solutions, from the PET pellet to palletised bottles. Its cutting-edge technology aims to meet the demands of beverage, food and non-food producers throughout the world.

For more information, contact Peter Hadley:

For more information, contact Paul Adkins:

For more information, contact Cristian Tedeschi:

sales@idc-limited.co.uk T +44 (0)1332 604030 www.idc-limited.co.uk

information@oem.co.uk T +44 (0)116 284 9900 www.oem.co.uk

cristian.tedeschi@zoppas.com T +39 0521 548111 www.sipa.it

3d-uki@hp.com T +44 (0)20 7660 3532 www.hp.com/go/3DPrint

IDC

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Sirena

TXM

Since 1974, Sirena has designed, developed and produced audible and visual signalling devices for industrial applications, including strobes and beacons, alarms and sirens, tower lights and ATEX products. Committed to research and development, it supplies innovative industrial solutions to more than 70 countries.

TXM is a lean consulting company with offices in Australia, China, the UK and US. It has a track record in maximising growth potential for food, pharma and packaging companies, and its scope extends beyond manufacturing into new facilities layout, supply chain optimisation and general business process streamlining.

For more information, contact Chiara Testini:

For more information, contact Lester Troughton:

testinichiara@sirena.it T +39 34022 86551 www.sirena.it

Timbermark Timbermark supplies high resolution inkjet printing equipment. With a focus on sawmills and pallet manufacturers, its products are equally suitable for the manufacture of concrete, plastic and metal products. The range includes large-character, dot matrix printers for rough surfaces, and fine printers for barcodes and small text.

For more information, contact Colin Stewart:

sales@timbermark.co.uk T +44 (0)870 803 1877 www.timbermark.co.uk

TrakRap

lester.troughton@txm.com T +44 (0)7842 510188 www.txm.com

VBS VBS is a supplier of liquid nitrogen transfer systems since 1978, with an in-depth knowledge of specialised cryogenic processes. The company offers a unique range of vacuum jacketed lines and cryogenic transfer systems, including NITRODOSEÂŽ liquid nitrogen injection systems for pressurising inert delicate packages, such as cans and PET bottles.

For more information, contact Phillip Kerckx:

phillip@vbseurope.com T +32 2354 7177 www.vbseurope.com

Verbruggen TrakRap is a secondary packaging company that has developed an eco-friendly, Industry 4.0-ready stretch wrapping system for companies supplying food and drink products to retailers and supermarkets. Its packaging machines typically use 90% less energy and 70% less packaging material than traditional shrink-wrapping systems and all solutions are 100% recyclable.

For more information, contact Lynne Wells:

info@trakrap.com T +44 (0)1695 555576 www.trakrap.com

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Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions is an innovative Dutch company with over 28 years’ experience designing and manufacturing palletisers. With 950+ customers located in 40 countries, the company is headquartered in the Netherlands and has branches in the USA and Asia, allowing localised service/sales coverage, together with a strong worldwide distributor network.

For more information, contact Ton van ‘t Hof:

t.vanthof@verbruggen.nl T +31 6129 80600 www.verbruggen.nl/en

Visual Components Founded in 1999, Visual Components is a developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. The company offers machine builders, system integrators and manufacturers a simple, quick and cost effective solution to design, optimise and visualise their production solutions. Its software supports organisations worldwide in critical planning and decision-making processes.

For more information, contact Mikko Salminen:

mikko.salminen@visualcomponents.com T +358 40 556 2429 www.visualcomponents.com

Yilmaz UK Yilmaz UK is an industrial gearbox, electric motor and variable speed drive manufacturer. It offers a variety of industrial gearboxes from 10-800,0000Nm, electric motors ranging from 0.09-315kW and a vast range of variable speed drives up to 630kW. All products come with a two-year warranty.

For more information, contact Chris Long:

chrislong@yilmazuk.co.uk T +44 (0)1924 284320 www.yilmazuk.co.uk

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