Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA)

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PPMA Group of Associations

Part of the PPMA Group of Associations, the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) is a UK trade association for both national and international suppliers of processing and packaging machinery.

Founded in 1987, PPMA's main aim is to help its members grow their businesses through the Group's extensive range of resources, training and exhibitions.

The Processing and Packaging Machinery Association now represents over 500 members and has established itself as the voice of the packaging and processing machinery industry in the UK.

PPMA member benefits

PPMA's primary vision is to help its members sell more products and services. Exclusive member benefits include:

  • Discounts on stands at PPMA shows
  • Exposure through PPMA print and online publications, including, the PPMA machinery directory, PPMA machinery finder service and magazine editorial and advertising
  • Networking with over 600 PPMA Group members
  • Annual Group Industry Awards Dinner discounts
  • Discounts on business services
  • Legal and technical updates
  • Access to government grants for overseas exhibitions
  • Associated support with Make UK

PPMA Show

Hosted by PPMA Group the PPMA Show is the biggest processing and packaging machinery exhibition in the UK. The PPMA Show displays the very latest in processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems, coupled with the latest innovations in materials, containers and packaging design.

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