Plant & Works Engineering September 2022 Issue

12 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk September 2022 PPMA Total Show 2022 Preview F or three days from 27-29th September, Hall 5 at the NEC Birmingham will showcase the very best technologies, smart solutions and processing machinery covering the entire production line. With a diverse gathering of over 350 stands representing 2000 brands, exhibitors will range from world-leading multi-national corporations to specialist niche companies, all sharing a genuine interest in making a positive difference to the businesses of show visitors. Now in its 34th year, and incorporating three major exhibition brands, including Pakex and Interphex, PPMA Total Show 2022 will deliver an eclectic mix of best-in- class machinery, ancillary products and live equipment demonstrations catering for a wide range of sectors including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, household products and toiletries, building supplies, pet care, FMCG and contract packing. PPMA Total Show 2022 is already shaping up to be the launch pad for a range of exciting new product introductions, industry firsts and debut showings. Following a three-year research and development project, Brillopak will debut its new high-speed, multi-material handing automatic Tray & Punnet PAKer, which according to David Jahn, Sales Director at Brillopak, the primary driver behind its development was its customers. “In this market efficiency is everything…so our customers have to find economies in all the steps prior to final delivery.” Baumer will introduce its new generation PAD20 level sensor for highly accurate and reliable detection of air and gas bubbles. Baumer will also be demonstrating its range award-winning process sensors, object detection sensors, high performance U500 and UR18 ultrasonic sensors, and the innovative Baumer Sensor Suite. Cobalt Systems will present its new Nexus 3 Print and Apply labelling system alongside its existing wide range of automation options including verification and validation applications featuring Zebra Technologies. Soken Engineering will launch an all- inclusive range of heat sealing packing systems for ‘on the go’ food businesses. OMRON will debut a series of bottling line demonstrations featuring the benefits of smart technology, while Fortress will present its new ‘Food Safety Cultural Playbook’, a modular cultural food safety roadmap underpinned by a new package of digital tools to engage workforces. Newtec Odense will introduce three new solutions from its range of weighing, packing and sorting machinery primarily for the fruit and vegetable industry. These include the Newtec Mini Weigher, Model 2008PCM and its compatible Newtec Wash Down Trolley, as well as the Newtec High Care Step Conveyor, Model HCSC. Keymac has also announced it will launch the K101SXL Sleever, which offers a new level of flexibility for customers looking to sleeve a wider range of ready meals on the same machine. Other exhibitors planning new product launches at the show include Alrad Imaging, IMA ILAPAK, Markem-Imaje, ProXES and Sollas. Richard Little, PPMA Show Director, commented: “I can say with confidence and experience, that PPMA Total’s success over the years, lies in the fact that the show’s agenda is always a true reflection of the direction of the industry with the needs and the requirements of visitors at its heart. “There is always something to discover throughout the aisles, be that new processing equipment, a small niche product or a whole integrated production solution that can increase production efficiencies, deliver cost savings or simply enhance operations for visitor’s businesses.” Visitors will also benefit from a rich showground for networking and developing future business partnerships with unparalleled access to leading industry experts willing to sharing their insights, expertise and knowledge. Little added: “While innovation will remain a key theme throughout the show, machinery, equipment and services that offer real production efficiencies, labour and cost savings as well as helping to deliver on sustainability commitments will be a high priority for visitors at solutions to help them through the increasingly demanding economic challenges.” Sharing this outlook, Tony McDonald, Sales and Marketing Director at ILAPAK UK said: “Two of the topics on everyone’s lips are workforce shortages and sustainable packaging..”, adding, “The equipment we will have on show illustrates how we can help”. In addition, the PPMA Group Industry Awards for 2022 will also take place at the show. On Wednesday 28th September, visitors to PPMA Total Show can join the celebrations of the industry’s finest, who will be rewarded for their achievements and commitment to delivering innovative products, performance-enhancing solutions and best-in-class services, when category winners will be announced and presented with their awards. PPMA Total Show 2022 is free to attend. Please visit: www.ppmashow.co.uk/visit With a myriad of new product launches, new technologies and live demonstrations of the latest smart manufacturing solutions, PPMA Total Show 2022 is set to be an important event for members of the processing, packaging machinery, robots and industrial vision communities. PWE reports. PPMA Total Show 2022: A myriad of innovation