The PPMA Show 2017’s
new Learning Hub to
provide a fresh perspective
on industry trends
ith the UK manufacturing
industry seeing the fastest
growth in production since
January 1995 , there has
never been a more fitting
time for industry leaders to share their
insights at the UK’s unmissable processing
and packaging machinery exhibition – the
PPMA Show 2017. The new and improved
Learning Hub will be the platform for
covering such hot topics as IIoT enabled
adaptive packaging and the role of
robotics and automation in the factory of
the future.
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This year’s influential line-up includes
Martin Glenn, CEO of the Football
Association, as keynote speaker on day
one. The marketing veteran, whose
illustrious career includes roles within
United Biscuits and Walkers, will share how
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his experience in the food manufacturing
industry has informed his new role at the
FA.
Also on the agenda is Forbes McDougall,
Head of Circular Economy for Veolia UK
& Ireland, who will shine a spotlight on
packaging recycling faux pas and Jeremy
Hadall, Chief Technologist – Robotics
& Automation of The Manufacturing
Technology Centre, who will explore the
benefits of automation and robotics in the
food and drink industry.
With more than 300 confirmed exhibitors
and over 9,500sqm of show floor, the
2017 event is set to be the largest PPMA
Show of the past 12 years. A dynamic
range of exhibitors such as Schubert
UK, Omron, ABB Limited, Ilapak Ltd, and
MINEBEA INTENC will showcase their latest