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Show Features

The PPMA Show® 2026 is the UK’s biggest free-to-attend processing and packaging machinery event – and there’s even more to explore in 2026. Alongside hundreds of leading exhibitors, you’ll find a packed programme of interactive show features designed to help you make the most of your visit. From expert-led tours and live demonstrations to immersive tech and valuable networking opportunities, the show is built to inform, inspire, and connect professionals across the industry.

Here’s what’s in store:

Automate UK Awards 2025 Sponsorship

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Automate UK Awards 2025

The Automate UK Awards attracts over 300 industry leaders from across the processing and packaging machinery, robotics & automation and industrial vision industries, who come together to celebrate excellence across the sectors at this three-course gala night.

The Awards recognise the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing, entrepreneurship and collaboration across all facets of the industry and reward both individual and company achievements.

Award Sponsorship Benefits

Benefits

Exceptional brand exposure to key industry leaders and professionals
Profile enhancement as a key supporter and influencer of the industry to existing and potential customers
Direct targeting of your relevant audience segment by award category
Wide brand exposure through multimedia marketing campaigns and press releases

Categories Available to Sponsor

Innovative Processing System
Innovative Packaging Machinery
Innovative Robotics Solution
Innovative Vision Solution
Outstanding Customer Service

Apprentice of the Year
Partnership of the Year
Environmental Initiative of the Year
Lifetime Achievement

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Package 1

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Pre-Awards

Sponsor company logo (linking to company website) and profile, on dedicated PPMA Total Show website
Sponsor company logo on all Awards e-mail campaigns
Acknowledgment in Awards press releases

On the Night

Full page advert in Awards brochure
Brand visibility on stage throughout the Awards
Sponsor company logo on screen during award category announcement
Table for eight at the three course gala night, usually £1,200

Post-Awards

Mention in the Awards review in ‘Machinery Update’
Branding on dedicated PPMA Total Show website until April 2026
Press release coverage, including social media

Cost of Package: £2,950 + VAT

For more information: Please contact Natalie Charlton on +44 (0)20 8773 5520 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Package 2

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Pre-Dinner Drinks Reception + After Party

Sponsor company logo (link to company website) and profile, on dedicated PPMA Total Show website
Sponsor company logo in the Awards brochure
Two roll up banners in drinks reception area (Supplied by sponsor)
Sponsor to be thanked in the opening address
Four FREE seats (usually £150 per seat)

Cost of Package: £1,950 + VAT

For more information: Please contact Natalie Charlton on +44 (0)20 8773 5520 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Automate UK Awards 2026 Sponsorship

The Awards recognise the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing, entrepreneurship and collaboration across all facets of the industry and reward both individual and company achievements.

Benefits

Exceptional brand exposure to key industry leaders and professionals
Profile enhancement as a key supporter and influencer of the industry to existing and potential customers
Direct targeting of your relevant audience segment by award category
Wide brand exposure through multimedia marketing campaigns and press releases

Package 1

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Pre-Awards

Sponsor company logo (linking to company website) and profile, on dedicated PPMA Show website
Sponsor company logo on all Awards e-mail campaigns
Acknowledgment in Awards press releases

On the Night

Full page advert in Awards brochure
Brand visibility on stage throughout the Awards
Sponsor company logo on screen during award category announcement
Table for eight at the three course gala night, worth £1,050

Post-Awards

Mention in the Awards review in ‘Machinery Update’
Branding on dedicated PPMA Show website until April 2027
Press release coverage, including social media

Cost of Package: £1,950 + VAT

For more information: Please contact Natalie Charlton on +44 (0)20 8773 5520 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Package 2

Pre-Dinner Drinks Reception + After Party

Sponsor company logo (link to company website) and profile, on dedicated PPMA Show website
Sponsor company logo in the Awards brochure
Two roll up banners in drinks reception area (Supplied by sponsor)
Sponsor to be thanked in the opening address
Four FREE seats (worth £150 per seat)

Cost of Package: £1,950 + VAT

For more information: Please contact Natalie Charlton on +44 (0)20 8773 5520 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Such a fantastic variety of machines with engaging exhibitors.

David Elmes | International Sales Manager | Metrol Springs Ltd

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