PPMA Total Show 2019, highlights from the show

11.10.2019

It was a pleasure to be an exhibitor at the PPMA Total Show 2019 which was held from the 1st to the 3rd of October 2019 at National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham UK. The PPMA Total Show 2019 Show is the UK’s biggest exhibition of processing and packaging machinery. 

Over 450 exhibitors, comprising over 2,500 brands were present during this event showcasing a host of new product launches and the latest technological innovations. 

To make this event more informative, there were many productive seminars held at the show discussing various topics related to climate, political situation, technology advancements and many by industry experts as below:

• John Arnold discussing on current political climate

• Peter Conradi giving his keynote speech on Brexit and the political climate in the EU

• Barry Turner from BPF discussing on recycling of plastics

• Danny Bayliss from our Campden BRI panel on thermal processing in the enterprise zone

• Chris Holland from Holmach Ltd speaking on food waste reduction

•  Elisabeth Olafsdottir talking on the applications of Artificial Intelligence

• Keynote speaker Joanna Yarrow (IKEA), giving her presentation on sustainability

• Matt Fox from PPMA BEST giving their presentation to students with an interactive robot

Every aspect of the production line was been represented, from labelling, filling and packaging to processing, robotics, automation and industrial vision systems.

We had a great success at the PPMA Total Show 2019 event by offering free business consultation and building new connections. Been an exhibitor from past 4 years at this show we have been growing tremendously after interacting with the different industry leaders and understanding their business management problems. Based on the problems encountered by different industries, every year we have been showcasing our new and advanced technologies with upgraded features to cater new business management problems in this show. 

The show featured the latest technology in processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems, as well as the innovations and advances like robots for optimising flow in materials, containers, packaging design and sustainability. Rfxcel Corporation shared their expertise in serialisation technology and benefits of environmental monitoring solutions to companies with specific supplychain tracking needs during this event.

Complete information about the full spectrum of packaging and processing machinery, including solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, household products and toiletries, building materials and supplies, pet care, micro-breweries and distilleries, FMCG as well as contract packers and more was briefly discussed and presented in this show.

It was a valuable opportunity to network, attend seminars, source new ideas and solutions, and meet potential new suppliers, influencers, leads and technical experts. With everything under one roof, a huge amount of knowledge was gained and inspiration in a single visit.

Herbst Software has been exhibiting in the PPMA Total Show since the past 4 years. Having more than 30 years of experience in the ERP market we are known to provide integrated and modular software. As we understand the nature of each and every industry and their complexity, we provide instant solutions as and when you encounter a new problem with the help of a click.

Click here to know 4 reasons for switching to Business Management Software or click here to check our article about the PPMA Show 2018.

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All photos are from the @PPMAGroup