Started in 1987 with just 8 'founder' companies, the Association grew rapidly over the following two years, and in 1989 enjoyed a substantial increase in numbers when it merged with the UK manufacturers association, PEMA.
Currently the PPMA has over 350 member companies who are responsible for the majority of machines sold in the UK each year.
Provide members with an effective marketing support service to promote the sales of machinery both in the UK and overseas.This is achieved in the following ways:
PPMA Show & TOTAL Processing and Packaging Exhibitions (Members exhibitor rate applies)
PPMA web site with interactice directory generating real leads
Machinery Update (industry journal)
PPMA Machinery Directory (Members only)
PPMA Group stands at overseas exhibitions
Regular members meetings
Export Information
Business advisory service
Meeting, seminar and library facilities at PPMA HQ
Members web area with catalogue of past information to download