VISITOR UPDATE
30 Sept – 2 Oct 2014 · NEC, Birmingham “The complete production line event”
More stands, more innovation, more leading names! • 8,000+ visitors • 320+ exhibitors • Official opening by Michael Portillo • Floorplan extended due to increased demand • Machinery-only exhibition • High-profile seminar speakers, including Coca-Cola Enterprises, Tesco and M&S • LIVE machinery demonstrations • Key industry players • 1,200+ global manufacturers Now in its 27th year, the PPMA Show is the UK’s largest exhibition showcasing the processing and packaging machinery industry. With 90% of stand space already sold months in advance, this year’s event (30 Sept-2 Oct, NEC Birmingham) is back in the hands of the PPMA Group of Associations for the first time in 12 years. And it’s proving so popular that the floorplan has already had to be extended, accommodating over 320 exhibitors.
Industry Awards 2014 – taking place on the first evening of the show – will be hosted by leading comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner. Combined with the appearance of Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon, Tesco, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Marks and Spencer, Aimia Foods and Wyke Farms, among others, at our free seminar programme, the PPMA Show 2014 is set to be an unbeatable event.”
No matter what your industry, the PPMA Show 2014 will have the right machinery and equipment for your processing and packaging needs – our exhibitors cater to all the major UK industry areas including food & drink, pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics, household products, chemical, electronics and construction. And with a host of big names now confirmed, it’s clear that this year’s show is one you really can’t afford to miss.
The show has a history of attracting the industry’s biggest players, and this year is no exception; ABB Robotics, Endoline Machinery, FANUC, Festo, Kuka Robotics, Pacepacker Services, Reiser, Russell Finex, Smurfit Kappa Machine Systems, and Stemmer Imaging are among the hundreds of confirmed exhibitors. “The PPMA Show is the best forum in the UK for getting our company name recognised – that’s why it’s the only event we’ll be attending as exhibitors in 2014,” comments a representative from Holmach Ltd.
Michael Portillo to open PPMA Show “There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the PPMA Show 2014,” says David Harrison, PPMA Group Exhibition Manager. “Firstly, we are delighted to announce that Lloyds Bank is our headline sponsor, underlining their confidence in UK manufacturing and SMEs in particular. Former Cabinet minister and Conservative MP Michael Portillo will officially open the show on Tuesday 30 September; and our prestigious PPMA Group
Register now! Attracting over 320 exhibitors and more than 8,000 visitors, the PPMA Show showcases the very latest processing and packaging solutions, from industrial robot and automation technology to the most up to date machine vision systems. Featuring machinery from over 1,200 manufacturers from all corners of the globe, it promises to make a real difference to your business. Register your attendance for FREE today at www.ppmashow.co.uk
PPMA Show 2014 is co-located with both Interplas and the Sensors & Instrumentation exhibition
“For over 25 years the PPMA Show has brought together buyers and sellers at one of the most visually dynamic exhibitions of the very latest processing and packaging innovations. My company, Jenton International, has exhibited and substantially benefited from every PPMA Show since its inception in 1988. It is a great forum in which to meet the industry, see both existing and new customers, develop relationships and carry out business. I look forward to welcoming you to the PPMA Show 2014!” Richard Little, Chairman – PPMA Group of Associations
Top speakers confirmed for seminar programme Christine Tacon
The seminar programme for this year’s PPMA Show is set to be the most exciting yet, with a host of key speakers now confirmed, including: • Christine Tacon, Groceries Code Adjudicator • Aimia Foods • Marks and Spencer • Essentra Packaging • Coca-Cola Enterprises • Tesco • Wyke Farms • University of Cambridge • Morrison Bowmore
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Each FREE session is chaired by the editor of a leading industry publication, including Machinery Update, Packaging News, The Manufacturer, and Food and Drink International. To find out more, turn to p3 for full details.
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