PPMA Show

The PPMA Show is a major United Kingdom event for the processing, packaging, machinery, robotics, vision systems, and automation industries. Held at the NEC in Birmingham, it brings together more than 350 exhibitors presenting the latest technologies, equipment, materials, containers, packaging designs, and production solutions. Visitors can explore machinery and systems in operation through live demonstrations, observe real-world capabilities, and identify solutions tailored to their manufacturing and operational requirements. The event has a UK audience reach and holds a category ranking of 98 in Packing & Packaging.
The show provides opportunities to meet manufacturers, suppliers, peers, OEMs, competitors, and industry specialists, supporting knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration. Its programme addresses important industry themes including sustainability, smart manufacturing, flexibility, productivity, operational efficiency, and the changing demands of modern production. Exhibitor feedback highlights the event’s strong organisation, broad variety of machinery, engaging demonstrations, high-quality business leads, and value for discovering emerging technologies and market opportunities.
Featured speakers and contributors include Dr Kevin Fong, former Dyson CEO Martin McCourt, and Coke Zero co-creator Jeremy Schwartz. The event also highlights the Automate UK Awards and the Innovations Eleven, recognising innovation and expertise across the sector. Additional content covers developments ranging from x-ray inspection, printing, and coding technologies to processing, packaging machinery, robotics, and automation. Attendees can use the show’s digital features, including SmartScan and ContentCapture, to support product discovery, lead collection, contact management, and post-event follow-up. Overall, the PPMA Show offers a comprehensive platform for discovering new equipment, learning from industry leaders, evaluating production innovations, and building valuable commercial relationships.