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REVIE W REVIEW BIGGEST PPMA SHOW FOR 1 YEARS
BIGGEST PPMA SHOW FOR 12 YEARS “UKmanufacturing shows
Elsewhere, Mike Wilson, business no signs of slowing down”
development manager for ABB Robotics in the UK and Ireland, said: “This year’s PPMA Show proved that UK
manufacturing is alive and thriving, with visitors showing a great interest in our automation products. As competition from abroad increases, it seems that UK manufacturers are realising the growin g importance of adopting automation technologies to increase business productivity and flexibility.
“PPMA always gives us a great
opportunity to show what we can offer. Our stand this year included technologies to help UK factories do things smarter and more efficiently.”
his year’s PPMA Show returned to Birmingham’s NEC on 26-28 September, bringing together 350 international exhibitors representing 1,500 brands under one roof; 7,500 visitors headed through the doors, plus over 3,500 visitors from co-located shows Interplas 2017, TCT Show 2017, and Sensors and Instrumentation 2017. The PPMA Show 2017 Lea provided a new perspective
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on relevant rning Hub
applicable across all industries Reflecting this expanded focus, the Football Association’sMartin Glenn officially opened the show and delivered the
trends and issues, as well as skills .
keynote address, where he discussed how he imparts his skills and knowledge gained during his 30-year experience in the FMCG sector to head up the FA.
Danny Reed of PPMA BEST – the PPMA Group of Associations’ charitable
apprentices and graduates . next generation of enginee
INNOVATION ON SHOW Print and apply labelling te specialist, Cobalt, unveiled
INNOVATION ON SHOW
its new Nexus chnology
20 range, which has impressed the likes of Heinz and Unilever, alongside six innovations in pack, case and pallet labelling, which were demonstrated live. Meanwhile visitors were interacting with an industrial robot using Omron’s new OKAO facial recognition and gesture control technology, which was being demonstrated in the UK for the first time. Dan Rossek, UKmarketingmanager at Omron Europe, commented: “This year’s gone really, really well. We’ve been
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initiative – also spoke about the charity’s plans to support PPMA, B ARA and UKIVA member companies to engage with the rin g
What did t e exhibi ors say? Another first time exhibitor was Apex
Wh hat did the ex
ry Equipment at the show: “It’s been a well visited show I think. So far we’ve
Supply Chain. Vice president asset management, Darren Wildman, told Factory
range, which is ex had a lot of intere
actly what we’re trying st across the whole
to achieve. We’ve had a very steady flow of people with good lead generation.” Phil Brown, managing and sales
director at Fortress Technology, added: “The second day has felt slightly better than the first day; the morning has bee n a lot more active with plenty of people around. It’s important that we show people the things we talk to them about and this reinforces our message. It’s far better to see things in action and our en catching people’s en passing.”
eyes as they’ve be machines have be
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exhibiting at the how for 10 years and today we’ve had a record number of leads. It’s a great platformfor engagement with the right quality of people.”
The PPMA Show 2017 also had a
number of first time exhibitors, including Mitsubishi Electric, which previewed its Linear Transfer System at the show, alongside its Smart Carriage Technology.
he FA’s Marrtin Glenn de ivered his keynote speech to a packed-out aud ence at the Learning Hub on day one
The F ’s Ma tin Glenn delivered his keynotel speech to a packed-out audience at the Learningi Hub on day one
company’s director, Ri strength to strength,” “The show seems to stands on the outside
Rotech Machines is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and launched its new brand image at the show. For th e first time the company occupied a space- only stand amongst other shell scheme edge of the hall.
chard Pether. “Now commented the be going from
it’s back under the PPMA organisation, the members rally to the fact that it’s now organised by the PPMA for the PPMA. The floorpan for next year is already looking interesting and we’re looking to commit to next year already . ”
CELEBRATING EXCEL ENCE CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
Following a busy first day at the NEC, the PPMA Group Industry Awards took place at the National Motor Awards were presente
d in 11 categories, cycle museum.
exhibitors say? Double award winner, Pacepacker Services, took home the Innovative
from processing and packaging to the environment, vision and automation.
Packaging Machinery and Innovative Ancillary Equipment awards, while
Russell Finex was recognised as Exporter of the Year and was the first company to be honoured in PPMA’s brand-new category, Environmental Initiative of the Year, for its adoption of green measures. Reflecting on the success of the 2017 event, PPMA Group CEO, Andrew Mint, said: “From the innovation found across the exhibition floor, to the thought leadership displayed on the Learning Hub stage and the incredible achievements o f companies in the Group Industry Awards, it’s evident that UK manufacturing is showing no signs of slowing down.” The PPMA Show returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 25-27 September, 2018. Readmore about this year’s showand the Awards event on the FEwebsite.
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