the very latest equipment available to UK firms

The PPMA Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham this autumn (September 26 – 28) bringing together well over 300 companies that will showcase the very latest processing, packaging, robotics and vision system options that have been developed in the last year.

The three-day exhibition is timely for end users who are still having to deal with the relentless pressure on margins, continuing supply chain issues and staff shortages.

Visitors to the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition will see leading companies gather to launch new products suitable for many market sectors. Organised by the PPMA Group of Associations, the exhibition takes place in Hall 5 of the NEC.

“Visitors are encouraged to bring their problems and requirements to the show where there will be people who know what to do and there will be plenty of machines to look at actually doing it,” says Richard Little, PPMA Show director.

Our 70-page show preview will help plan your visit and starts on page 36 of this issue. To register for your free visitor badge, visit the show website right away at: W www.ppmashow.co.uk

Group businesses combine in response to market demands

In response to the latest market demands for more comprehensive packaging solutions, two BW Packaging companies – Accraply and BW Integrated Systems –have combined into a single business which will now be called BW Integrated Systems.

Innovation Centre will be launched with a special event

MULTIVAC UK will be hosting an exclusive launch event for its new Innovation Centre between 20 – 21 of September.

The two-day event at its 850sq m facility in Swindon will give visitors the chance to explore the latest trends and innovations for modern manufacturing solutions including machinery, applications and full-line demonstrations, new product launches, keynote speakers and the company’s famous Oktoberfest evening event.

A range of equipment from processing, packaging, inspection, labelling and automation as well as integrated full-line capabilities will be shown. The event will provide a diverse agenda suitable for all visitors across various applications including protein, plant-based and bakery sectors. E events@multivac.co.uk

Learning experience for automation skills

THIS YEAR’S FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATED 90 YEARS

Marking a 90th anniversary

Acknowledging 90 years of innovation during which Omron has pushed technological boundaries, the global industrial automation firm is set to celebrate its anniversary at the PPMA Show. The company will show its latest solutions which are designed to help industry operate more efficiently and profitably, while prioritising sustainability and the development and wellbeing of the individual.

As part of the BW Integrated Systems business, the Accraply team will now go to market as BW Labeling, emphasising its complete line of labelling, converting and also productdecoration solutions from its range of established brands which include Accraply, Graham + Sleevit, Harland, Stanford and Trine.

Festo has introduced a learning portal that holistically links theoretical learning content with hardware and software solutions from Festo Didactic allowing knowledge to be tested directly in practice. In this way, Festo LX enables learners to develop the necessary skills for high-tech industry employment.