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high-value, low profile foods vertically and horizontally concurrently. Smart cable manufacturer icotek (stand A36) will be showing its latest cable entry plate. Interroll (stand G12) is introducing a modular platform, based on its Modular Conveyor Platform, for driven pallet conveyance, offering reliable and efficient pallet handling. Multipix Imaging Components, recipient of the prestigious Vision Award, is showcasing its latest revolutionary 3D camera technology, the Photoneo MotionCam 3D (stand A85). UK packaging solutions provider, Hazel 4D, has added a new void fill system to its range to help businesses use less plastic (stand C54).
ENTERPRISE ZONE The Enterprise Zone at PPMA Total Show 2019 will offer visitors a focal point for knowledge and expertise to educate and inform visitors with a free to attend, issues- led conference programme set to support business growth and development. Featuring high-profile and respected
experts from IKEA, DS Smith, The British Plastics Federation and The Sunday Times, this year’s first-class, industry-responsive conference programme will focus on some of the key issues facing modern manufacturing, including Brexit, serialisation, artificial intelligence, plastic packaging, food waste, and sustainability and the circular economy. Case studies and presentations will also give visitors real examples of best practice manufacturing and excellence in processing and packaging production, aiming to motivate and inspire visitors to improve their businesses.
Richard Little, show director for the PPMA
Group of Associations, says: “This year’s PPMA Total Show is topical for a number of reasons. Not only will it be the biggest PPMA show in the Association’s history, it’s only taking place in the same month that the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union. As a result, it’s encouraging more businesses to think laterally about investing in new machinery and equipment to ensure they maintain a competitive edge.”
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS “New technology, working machinery and live demonstrations are always a big draw for visitors to our shows, and this year’s Total Show will be no exception. Pre- registration is again up year-on-year, which proves that, despite the global economic slowdown, demand remains high for PPMA shows and there’s a real appetite for companies wanting to exhibit to grow their customer-base.” “The environmental agenda is also continuing to push the boundaries of our industry; particularly waste reduction and the use of plastic, so sustainability and waste reduction are topical themes for PPMA Total Show 2019. This is supported by a first-class speaker programme, with two prominent keynote presenters, who will look to impart their knowledge on the circular economy and political climate across Europe respectively.” “It’s an important time for the
processing and packaging industry. We’re entering a phase where political changes are set to impact our business dealings internationally. I’m very confident, though, that this year’s PPMA Total Show will again provide visitors and exhibitors alike with
Ulma to showcase high performance packaging solutions
ULMA Packaging UK, a regular attendee of the PPMA Show, will be showcasing the latest in high performance packaging solutions on stand C100. The packaging machinery supplier will display a range of equipment at the exhibition, including one of ULMA’s most popular vertical bagging machines - the VTI 640 Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) machine. For the first time in the UK, ULMA will be showcasing the TFS 200 MSV,
the latest in their compact thermoformer range. The machine is designed to provide manufacturers with the capability to produce three pack styles - MAP, Skin, and Vacuum, using a single machine. If a UK-first wasn’t enough, ULMA will be exhibiting not one, but two Horizontal Flow Wrappers (HFFS). The FR200 HFFS packaging machine which makes a three-sealing pillow pack with medium-high performance levels, will be joined by the Flow Vac 35. With a single barrier and shrink film, the Flow Vac 35 creates a one side open bag, into which the product can be loaded and then vacuum-sealed.
new ideas, solutions and networking opportunities to help drive their businesses forward,” he adds.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE An area of particular interest at this year’s show is sure to be around artificial intelligence (AI) and the integration of vision equipment and robotics into the existing production lines, which is helping to put more companies in the UK at the forefront of smart manufacturing. The plastics debate remains a topical
issue too; how it is produced; the post- consumer impact on the environment, and how using new technology can improve productivity and traceability to reduce the amount of displaced or unrecycled synthetic and semi-synthetic waste.
PPMA GROUP INDUSTRY AWARDS 2019 The PPMA Group Industry Awards 2019 will be held at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on the evening of the first day of the Show. Hosted by PPMA chairman, Tim Paul, and well-known TV impressionist, Jon Culshaw, the awards ceremony brings together more than 300 industry professionals from the world of processing and packaging machinery and recognises the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing and entrepreneurship. For further information on the Awards
and to book a table, please visit:
ppmatotalshow.co.uk/awards/ppma-group- industry-awards.
FREE VISITOR REGISTRATION To register for your FREE visitor badge, visit the PPMA Total Show website.
ppmatotalshow.co.uk
Masca ID UK to highlight advanced laser marking equipment
Macsa ID UK Ltd will be highlighting its wide range of advanced coding and marking equipment for the food, pharmaceutical, beverage, personal care and household markets at PPMA Total 2019. Amongst the systems on display will be the company’s compact, lightweight and affordable ICON 2 small character laser coder. The ideal laser solution for most packaging applications, it offers superb performance, usability and reliability at high speeds, as well as increased environmental benefits and lower running costs. Macsa’s idTIJ small character thermal inkjet printer will also be on display. Macsa’s cost effective ICON 2 offers permanent, consistent and durable marking in a clean, usable and sustainable design, making it particularly ideal for first time laser users in the packaging industry. It boasts a metal enclosure, has an efficient and reliable power supply and is available in both 10 and 30 Watt versions. It is supplied with network connectivity as standard.
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