Industry Sector Icons

Introducing industry icons, making it easier for you to identify the market areas each exhibitor serves.

To help you easily identify the key market areas each exhibitor serves, we’re introducing a set of industry icons. These will appear across the show catalogue, website, app, and name boards at the show.

Exhibitors can be identified with a maximum of EIGHT icons in total: Beverages, Confectionery, Cosmetics, Food Packaging, Food Processing, Pet Food, Pharmaceuticals, Warehouse / Logistics.

Beverages

Confectionery

Cosmetics

Food Packaging

Food Processing

Pet Food

Pharmaceuticals

Logistics Warehouse

Warehouse / Logistics

Networking Reception – hosted by Automate UK

Automate UK is proud to host an exclusive exhibitor and visitor networking reception during the PPMA Show® 2026. This special event, following day one of the exhibition offers the perfect setting to continue conversations, strengthen industry relationships, and unwind with fellow professionals.

Set in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, the networking reception brings together automation, processing, and packaging industry leaders for an evening of complimentary refreshments, live music, and engaging discussion.

With a wide selection of food and drink, entertainment, and a room full of like-minded peers, this is your chance to make meaningful connections that could support your business goals long after the show.

Daily Innovation Tours

An innovations tour will take place each day of the show, designed to introduce you to the latest technological solutions and to expand your understanding of various machinery and their suitability for your business needs.

Join one of our Daily Innovation Tours to discover the latest breakthroughs in processing and packaging technology.

Running each day of the show, these guided tours will introduce you to cutting-edge machinery and innovative solutions, with visits to selected exhibitors launching new technologies in the Live Demonstration Theatre.

Gain valuable insights into how these advancements can enhance your operations, improve efficiency, and support your business goals.