EXHIBITION PREVIEW FEATURE
OPPORTUNITIES for UK manufacturing
Industry professionals are poised to flock to this year’s PPMA Show at the NEC, off the back of continued growth in the UK manufacturing sector. Over the next few pages Automation magazine takes a closer look at the PPMA exhibition, plus The Machine Building Show and Sensors & Instrumentation which will be taking place at the NEC at the same time
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aking place at the Birmingham NEC from 30th September to 2nd October,
the PPMA Show is a free to attend complete production line event for processing and packaging machinery. Now in its 27th year, the PPMA Show attracts hundreds of machinery manufacturers and component suppliers across a wide range of industries including food, drink, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, dairy, snacks, construction and electronics. This year’s show will welcome over 320
exhibitors from the processing and packaging machinery industry as they gather to present and showcase a wide range of products and innovative processes to help UK manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability.
THE FUTURE OF PACKAGING A number of exclusive machinery
demonstrations will be on show at the exhibition. For example, award winning end of line automation specialist Endoline Machinery will address the need for packing speed and flexibility with the launch of its latest SMART machines - including the UK debut of the 744 Fully Automatic Random Case Sealer on stand D30. “We are expecting to see a marked
increase in interest at the PPMA Show this year for flexible, high speed machinery from a growing number of manufacturers,” said Alan Yates, managing director for Endoline Machinery. “At the recent Interpack Show we received over 450 leads from food manufacturers and we are looking forward to continuing that momentum at the PPMA Show which pulls in the most influential UK decision makers.” Attendees can also pop along to stand
C30 to see Holmach’s new whip tool, AeroQbo, and its refining tool, Bilia, for the universal processing system, Qbo.
INDUSTRY COMMENT - GCA MAY HELP AUTOMATION IN THE FOOD SECTOR by Grant Collier, BARA/PPMA (British Automation and Robot Association)
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asked with ensuring that supermarkets treat suppliers fairly and lawfully, the role of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) will
undoubtedly have a positive effect on confidence in much needed automation for the food sector. Christine Tacon (pictured above) has created much interest up and down the supply chain, naming and shaming the worst offending multiple retailers throughout the press. She also has the ability to levy substantial fines. This former boss of the Co-operative Group’s farming business will
speak at the first day’s seminar programme at the PPMA Show 2014 on September 30th, and is keen to resolve issues affecting the entire supply chain, thereby encouraging greater investment in automation within the food sector. Underlining her commitment to improving conditions, Tacon is keen to hear indirectly as well as directly from suppliers, either personally, anonymously or through a trade association - and this doesn’t just mean front line organisations such as the Food & Drink Federation or the National Farmers Union - it also includes the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA). According to Grant Collier, PPMA Group’s head of marketing,
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Capable of vacuum and/or pressure cooking, these machines can cool, mix, concentrate and refine food all in a single cycle with touch screen controls and recipe storage. A 15 litre vessel will be available for demonstrations throughout the three day show. Also exhibiting as part of Holmach’s
stand, Revtech Process Systems, specialists of heat treatment for dry ingredients, chemical bulk solids and powers, will offer attendees a chance to view demonstrations of its patented spiral vibratory technology used to pasteurise, toast and roast grains, cereals, seeds and nuts. Interactive demonstrations will also be
available on stand B40 where Olympus Automation will demonstrate its Steam Infusion technology, a new low risk cooking process that heats, mixes and cooks liquid-based food products quickly and efficiently. In addition, Pacepacker Services, will be showcasing the wide range of pick
Tacon’s appointment has significant implications for PPMA members, “This is good news as far as automating the food industry is concerned, and also for our members, most of whom supply machinery to the sector. After surveying 367 manufacturers that took part in the government’s Automating Manufacturing Programme there is clear evidence that the reluctance to adopt automation is in part driven by endless squeezing of supplier margins and lack of contracts from multiple retailers. The adjudicator’s actions will hopefully change this culture and enable much needed automation of the UK’s largest industry if it is to remain competitive. The adjudicator is willing to answer questions and may meet with anyone in private at the show too.” The UK’s food sector is a long way behind competitive nations both in
Europe and the Far East with a slow uptake in automation, yet is witnessing how successful this is currently in the booming British automotive industry. The Grocery Code Adjudicator is determined to shake up the food sector, and her appearance at the PPMA Show 2014 is not to be missed.
BARA/PPMA
www.bara.org.uk T: 0208 773 8111
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