英国伯明翰国际包装工业展览会（PPMA Show / PPMA Total Show）是英国包装领域中最重要的专业盛会，由英国包装与加工机械协会主办，每年一届，三年一次全行业包装展（PPMA Total Show），是由历史悠久的三个展览会PPMA、PAKEX及INTERPHEX合并而成的综合性大展。该展获益于大量会员及非会员公司的支持。英国伯明翰国际全行业包装工业展览会（PPMA Total Show）成为全英国最有影响力的集加工、包装机械和包装材料为一体的综合性展会。有来自30多个国家的供货商、终端用户和买家来到英国参加这一盛会。
PPMA Show吸引观众的原因：可以认识新的供应商，查看现场演示机器，评估和购买最新技术及设备，与技术专家面对面的交流，了解行业的最新动态，参阅最新的材料、设计和内容。
中英经贸关系
中英经贸关系方面，英国是中国在欧盟内第二大贸易伙伴、第一大投资目的国和第二大投资来源地，中国是英国在欧盟外第二大贸易伙伴。2014年，中英双边贸易额808.7亿美元，同比增长15.3%，实现5年内翻一番。其中我国出口额571.4亿美元，增长12.2%，进口额273.3亿美元，增长23.5%。2015年1至8月，中英双边贸易额505.9亿美元，其中我国出口374.9亿美元，进口131亿美元。
展品范围(Show Products):
加工机械设备；包装机械设备；包装容器及包装材料；包装设计工具；加工与包装辅助工具；压缩包装；食品加工及处理；化工及美容包装类；糖果包装类；医药品包装；包装创意；加工与包装杂志与服务。
展会报告(Show Reports):
PPMA Total Show delivers once again for visitors and exhibitors
Visitor and exhibitor feedback following the recent PPMA Total Show 2022 has acclaimed the show a resounding success, firmly positioning it as one of the most highly valued on the UK events calendar. Roy Green, Managing Director of Harford Control who exhibited at the show this year said, “It’s really the only exhibition in the UK worth coming to.”
From its high calibre of visitors, to the opportunities for new customer engagement and lead generation, exhibitors have been quick to praise the significance of attending the show in terms of its impact on business. According to Nicholas Cesare, Technical Sales Director at Pace Mechanical Handling Ltd, “The calibre of customers that come through the doors is second to none.” While Tony Hunt, Managing Director at Cobalt was clear about why his company regularly exhibits, “We always generate new leads, with new customers every time we attend.”
Playing host to over 350 stands and representing 2000 brands, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotic and industry vision event was applauded for delivering an invaluable stage of technical innovation and discovery, as well as providing the perfect platform to learn, engage and seek expert advice. This year’s show hosted a significant number of new product launches and ‘first showings’ of the latest in production-efficient processes, automated solutions, robotics and vision systems catering for visitors from a wide range of sectors, from pharmaceutical, food and beverage and FMCG to building and pet food suppliers and contract packers. “It is a great networking event and has everything you need in the processing and packaging arena.” added Roland Peacock, Partner at Hitachi Prepared By New Code
Commenting on the diverse nature of the show’s offerings, and what his company, and his fellow exhibitors had to offer visitors this year, Paul Webster, National Sales Manager at Yamato said, “It’s a one-stop shop for our customers. We don’t provide every solution in the world, but every solution in the world is here.”
The opportunity to meet industry experts face-to-face, seek new opportunities, discover so much new technology and see so many live equipment demonstrations all under one roof is what really sets PPMA Total Show apart from the rest, a fact not lost on Brian Povall-McMahon, Site Engineering Manager for the UK’s 4th largest supermarket chain, Morrisons. “I’m a great believer in getting out there, and these kind of shows are perfect for that.”
Nicole Carr, Project Manager at Pepsico added her own insight into the latest market offerings on display throughout the exhibition. “It’s nice to be able to get round and see all the new equipment…. it’s good to see what other technologies are out in the market and see what other opportunities we can explore.”
Show visitors were also rewarded with a first-class seminar programme of informative and educational presentations and opinion-led industry insights centred around the theme ‘The Future Of…’. Compiled specifically to address the many challenges facing UK industry, the topics ranged from the latest smart technologies and solutions, product testing and compliance, anti-counterfeiting, cyber security workforce wellbeing and import regulations, through to sustainability, how to maximise efficiencies, minimise energy consumption and deliver cost savings.
PPMA Total Show 2022 also played host to the PPMA Group Awards. Category winners were presented with their awards and praised by the judges for their creativity, smart technologies and innovative solutions, focussed on increasing productivity and efficiency, reducing costs as well as delivering excellence in customer service and support. (Further information on award categories and winners)
“It is both overwhelming and gratifying to receive such positive and encouraging feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike,“ said Richard Little, PPMA Show Director. “We are delighted that once again, in its 34th year, PPMA total Show has delivered an event that reaches into the very heart of our industry, addressing the needs of our members as well as delivering on the aspirations and expectations of our visitors.”
Summing up the very essence of PPMA Total Show 2022, Gareth Pugh, Technical Sales at Reece Robotic Automation concluded, “It’s the quality of the leads; it’s the atmosphere; it’s everything about it.”
PPMA Show 2023 returns next year and will run from 26-28th September.
