PPMA Total Show (previously known as PPMA Show) is one of the key events for processing equipment, packaging machinery, and machine systems. The trade fair gathers annually various attendees from around the world for a face-to-face meeting in Birmingham. The 2025 edition is scheduled for 23 and 25 September at the National Exhibition Centre.
Every aspect of the production line, from labelling, filling and packaging to automation, robotics and processing, will be featured across the venue’s halls. Live demonstrations and new product launches will be highlighted throughout the expo. PPMA Total Show 2025 will also offer its visitors new enhancements, such as a demonstration theatre, exciting walking tours, a networking reception, virtual 360° tours of the product booths and many more.
PPMA Total Show 2025 is a gathering spot for attendees willing to keep up with the latest industry achievements and have innovative industry visions for effective business development. If you plan a business trip to the explo, consider your stay in Birmingham in advance. The ExpoBeds reservation agents will gladly help you find the most suitable hotels near NEC. Send us your travel details and you will receive a personalised free hotel offer.
Information
PPMA Total Show (previously known as PPMA Show) is a UK located exhibition dedicated to novelties in processing, packaging, and robotics. The annual machinery trade show features cutting-edge technologies, products and solutions, covering various areas from F&B to household and pharmaceuticals.
PPMA Total Show hosts over 2,500 brands. They feature their most innovative achievements, thus turning the expo into a key platform where the latest technology trends, expert know-how and new business opportunities are leveraged.
Who can you meet there
PPMA Total Show draws the attention of more than 300 exhibitors and over 8,000 visitors, involved mainly in food, pharmacy, logistics, engineering, packaging and other sectors.
Engineers, processing and production specialists, buyers and project managers and other specialists are among the predominant visitors’ profiles. A significant part of all attendees are top-level managers.
Some of the most well-established brands, participating in PPMA Total Show, include Coca-Cola, Hovis, Baxters, Amazon, Morrisons, Mars, Nestle, Walkers, Weetabix, and hundreds more.
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What makes it special
Besides covering almost every aspect of the production line, PPMA Total Show ensures that effort, talent, and business advancements are honoured.
Automate UK Awards, a special feature from the expo program, recognise prominent professional achievements in categories such as:
- Innovative Packaging Machinery: for packaging machinery that leads to a significant productivity improvement or cost-efficiency;
- Innovative Robotics / Automation Solution: for innovative solutions and use of robotics and automation in achieving effective production and processes and improving safety;
- Innovative Vision Solution: rewards creative decisions or approaches applied to business, helping achieve better sustainability, efficiency and cost-reduction;
- Environmental Initiative of the Year: award for demonstrated progress in sustainable activities and practices leading to reduced environmental impact;
- Lifetime Achievement: appraises an individual achievement that contributed to a significant industry development through the years.
Quick info
| Also called: | PPMA Show 2025 |
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | PPMA Show 2026 |
| Sectors: | Packaging machinery | Packaging technology | Packing materials |
| Website: | PPMA Total Show official website |
| Visitors: | Tickets for PPMA Show |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
PPMA Show at a glance:
- 300+ exhibitors
- 2,500+ brands
- 8,000+ visitors
Next editions
PPMA Show 2026
National Exhibition Centre
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